Your New Best Employee Never Takes a Lunch Break (or a Vacation) – Part 1
We Were Skeptical Too. Then the Itinerary Came Back and We Stopped Exchanging That Look. Written By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – FindaHostTravelAgency.com How travel agents can harness artificial intelligence to build stunning itineraries, impress clients, and maybe, just maybe, reclaim their weekends. Let me confess something. When a publicist first pitched us on “AI-generated” […]
Crafting Your UVP (Unique Value Proposition) in 2026
How to Build a Unique Value Proposition That Stands Out in an AI-Saturated Travel Market Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Let’s address the robot in the room. Since the explosion of AI travel tools beginning in earnest around 2023, every armchair traveler now has a pocket-sized digital concierge that […]
7 Surprisingly Awesome Benefits of Being a Home Based Travel Agent in 2026
The Real Advantages of Running a Home-Based Travel Agency in Today’s AI-Driven Landscape Written By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – FindaHostTravelAgency.com Let’s be honest, the COVID pandemic was terrible. Truly, spectacularly, historically terrible. But if there’s one silver lining buried somewhere in that storm cloud, it’s that millions of people discovered that they could do […]
Sponsored – Handling Client Feedback: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
Why Client Feedback Is a Luxury Advisor’s Best Tool Contributed By: Travel Edge Travel In the luxury travel industry, exceptional service extends far beyond booking a trip – it’s about creating meaningful, seamless experiences that leave lasting impressions. Client feedback plays a critical role in helping travel advisors refine those experiences, strengthen relationships, and […]
Travel Advisor Service Fees in the Age of AI – Why You’re Worth Every Penny (and Then Some)
A Practical Guide to Travel Advisor Service Fees — What to Charge and How to Say It With Confidence Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com Let’s talk about the elephant in the room, or more accurately, the robot behind the chatbot. Service fees have been a hot-button issue in the travel industry […]
Sponsored – Mid-Year Business Check-In: The Questions Every Advisor Should Ask
A Simple Mid-Year Review Every Travel Advisor Can Do Contributed By: Nexion Travel Group It’s hard to believe we’re already at the midpoint of the year. For many travel advisors, the first half of the year has been filled with client inquiries, bookings, departures, and all the moving parts that come with running […]
Sponsored – How To Modernize Your Travel Business Without the Burnout
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Sponsored – Why Relationships Still Drive Supplier Success
Tools Change. Suppliers Change. Relationships Still Win. Contributed By: Jennifer Dugan Recently, I attended a Travel Leaders Network event where I had the opportunity to spend time networking with suppliers and industry partners. Events like these serve as a gentle reminder that relationships still matter deeply in this business. In an industry filled […]
Sponsored – You Don’t Have to Start Over: What Joining a Host Agency Actually Does to Your Brand
Why the Right Host Amplifies Your Brand Instead of Absorbing It Contributed By: Laura DeVeiga, Director of Agency Development + Service Delivery, WorldVia Travel Network Let’s address the fear nobody talks about out loud. When a travel advisor starts seriously researching host agencies, there’s a question that lives in the back of their mind, […]
Show Me the Money (and the Miles) – How Much Can a Travel Advisor Make in 2026?
A Realistic Look at Travel Advisor Income, Commission Structures, and Earning Potential in 2026 Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com How travel agents are making serious bank in 2026, and why the robots are actually helping, not replacing them. Let’s get one thing straight: travel agents are not extinct. They are […]