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How MAGgie™, the First AI Assistant for New Travel Agents, Is Helping New Agents Work Smarter and Sell More   Contributed by: OutsideAgents.com In fact, from workflows to marketing, ...

From Cruise Summits to CoNexion: How Nexion’s Signature Events Help Travel Advisors Build Skills, Grow Sales, and Stay Ahead in Every Market Segment   Contributed by:  Nexion Travel ...

Empowering Advisors Through Real-World Experience: Dugan’s Travels Celebrates 26 Years with Action-Packed FAM Trips, Seminars-at-Sea, and Destination Training in 2025 Contributed by: ...

Where Algorithms End, Expertise Begins: The Enduring Value of the Travel Advisor   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner –FindaHostTravelAgency.com   The Age of AI ...

Your time is too valuable to waste on difficult clients. Learn when to walk away. how to do it professionally, and make room for the clients who truly value your expertise—plus grab our ...

From river cruises to wellness retreats, discover how leaning into your passion and expertise can make you the go-to expert clients can’t wait to work with. Written By: Jackie Friedman, ...

Turning Interest into Integrity: Guiding the Next Generation of Travel Agents   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com    If you’ve ...

Get Booked Faster: 3 Proven Ways New Travel Advisors Can Make Their First Sale Sooner   Contributed By: OutsideAgents.com   Stepping into the world of travel advising is exciting, ...

Set-jetting is more than a trend—it’s a movement turning fans into globe-trotters, and Cruise Planners is leading the way in crafting cinematic travel experiences   Contributed ...

A Smart, Seamless Tool That Helps Travel Advisors Create Beautiful, Bookable Hotel Proposals in Minutes  Contributed By: Cruise Planners   Let’s face it, sending hotel options to ...

Award-winning host agency holds action-packed education and networking event Written By:  KHM Travel Group   Brunswick, Ohio [March 12, 2025] – KHM Travel Group’s Crystal ...

From Stunning Visuals to Seamless Presentations: AI Tools Every Travel Advisor Should Know in 2025 Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional ...

Travel Advisor Month is May!   In an effort to support Travel Advisors, just like YOU, with fresh, high-performing content, we’re excited to announce a free bundle of professionally ...

Boosting Sales with Firsthand Knowledge of Hawaii’s Most Sought-After Destinations Contributed By: Dugan’s Travels   Dugan’s Travels, a leading host travel agency, recently ...

The Power of Perseverance in the Face of Impossible Odds Contributed By: Outsideagents.com    “25 years and my life feels still, trying to get up that great big hill of hope to my ...

Understanding, Anticipating, and Exceeding the Expectations of Today’s Luxury Traveler Contributed By: Travel Edge Network    In the world of luxury travel, personalized service is ...

AI Meets Expertise: Why Genspark.ai Is Both a Wake-Up Call and a Game-Changer for Travel Advisors   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

Unlocking 2025’s Travel Niches: Wellness, Sustainability, and the Rise of Solo Exploration   Contributed By:  Nexion Travel Group   In the ever-evolving travel landscape, 2025 ...

Avoid These Common Pitfalls to Attract More Clients, Boost Engagement, and Grow Your Travel Business. Contributed by: Travel Planners International   In the dynamic world of travel ...

Cruise Planners Celebrates Dual Industry Honors: Leading the Way in Travel Innovation and Partnerships Contributed By: Cruise Planners   Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest ...

Mastering the Art of Luxury Travel: How Advisors Create Unforgettable Experiences for Elite Clients   Contributed  By: Travel Edge Network   Discover what it takes to create ...

See the Top Host Travel Agencies for 2025 in an exciting and completely new production by FindaHostTravelAgency.com   Watch Now: https://youtu.be/nExDtbaijTA   March 19th, 2025 ...

Unlocking Your Earning Potential: How Travel Advisors Can Thrive in 2025 Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Owner and Co-Founder – FindaHostTravelAgency.com In an era where digital ...

Revolutionizing eBook Creation: How Travel Advisors Can Leverage Designerr for Instant Marketing Tools Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

Revolutionizing Travel: How Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Empower Advisors and Travelers Alike   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   In ...

Empowering Travel Advisors: Cruise Planners Unveils Innovative Training for 2025 Contributed By: Cruise Planners   CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. (December 20, 2024) – Cruise Planners, the ...

Thriving in the AI Era: How Travel Agents Can Lead the Way   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com    I read a number of newsletters ...

From Pitch to Partnership: Turning Presentations into Client Commitments Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Part Three In parts one and two we ...

Mastering Visuals and Storytelling to Close the Sale   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Part Two In part one of this article, we discussed ...

Celebrating Innovation and Excellence: MAGgie™ Leads OutsideAgents.com to Triple Gold Magellan Wins   Contributed by: Outsideagents.com    OutsideAgents.com, America’s ...

The Perfect Pitch for Crafting Impactful travel Presentations That Drive Sales Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com Part One In today’s ...

Harnessing Confidence and Support to Achieve Success   Written By: Jennifer Dugan, President – Dugan’s Travels   In business, it’s common to encounter people who question ...

Designing Travel eBooks That Inspire: Tools and Tips for Stunning Digital Publishing Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Now that you have created ...

  Mastering Marketing: Your Path to Travel Business Success Contributed By: Travel Edge     As a seasoned professional in the travel industry, you know the ...

Harnessing AI Tools to Create Stunning eBooks That Elevate Your Travel Business   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS Everyone knows that AI ...

Streamline, Grow, and Succeed with 1000Access: The Ultimate Tool for Travel Advisors Written By: Mahala Summers, Global Marketing Manager, 1000 Mile Travel Group Travel advisors juggle ...

From Satellite Communications to Artificial Intelligence Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com The History of Travel Industry Disrupters During my ...

Finding Your Perfect Host Agency: Key Factors to Guide Your Decision Contributed By: Dave Meihoefer, VP of Sales & Engagement, Travel Planners International There are many reasons ...

Providing Exceptional Customer Service as a Home-Based Travel Agent Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com In today’s highly competitive ...

Unlock the Power of Community with Nexion Travel Group’s Complimentary Guide   Contributed By: Nexion Travel Group   Are you looking to take your travel business to the next ...

Change is the only constant but how does a Travel Advisor navigate it to success in 2024 and beyond? Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

Highlighting Journey of Independent Travel Advisor Turned Franchisee   Contributed By: Cruise Planners   Cruise Planners, the leading travel agency franchise network, is excited ...

Social Media Marketing for Travel Agencies: Strategies for Success Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com Social media has become an essential tool ...

Summer 2024 Travel Trends: Top Destinations and Experiences   Written by: Avoya Travel   Summer 2024 promises exciting and diverse experiences for every type of traveler. Whether ...

Transform your travel booking experience Contributed By: Travel Edge   The future of travel booking is here. If you’ve ever dreamed of having one place where you can book flights, ...

Contributed By: Cruise Planners Since the global shutdown in 2020, people’s priorities have shifted significantly. After months and months stuck at home, there is now a heightened ...

Dream Vacations Franchisees Gather in Nashville for Dynamic Training and Networking Summit   Dream Vacations travel agency franchise owners recently met in the iconic “Music City” ...

Contributed By: Nexion Travel Group To get right to the point, it’s best for travel agents to earn WHILE learning. Many assume this isn’t possible especially while starting a brand-new ...

Empowering Your Travel Business Journey with Travel Edge Contributed By: Travel Edge Are you dreaming of turning your love for travel into a thriving career? Starting a travel business can ...

Boost Efficiency, Customer Service, and Marketing for Your Travel Company   Contributed By: Travel Edge   Technology is your ultimate ally in the quest for travel greatness. How, ...

The TravelAgentChallenge.com is Here to Help YOU and YOUR Business find the Best Templates for Professional Marketing and Documents! Interviewing: Jasmin Bedford, Owner – Travel Agent ...

Steve Hirshan – Senior Vice President of Sales – Avoya Travel Let’s be honest, being a parent is a full-time commitment! By the time you clock out of your 9-5, make dinner, help ...

A Special Offer to Celebrate Travel Advisor Appreciation Month! Contributed By: Nexion Travel Group   At Nexion Travel Group, we understand that success in the travel industry ...

A Roadmap to Success in the Travel Industry   Mahala Summers, Global Marketing Manager – 1000 Mile Travel Group   The year ahead holds unprecedented potential ...

The Struggle, Excitement, Benefits, and Woes of Being a Home-Based Business Owner Are Real. How Do You Wear All of the Hats?   Written By: Andy Ogg, CTIE – ...

FindaHostTravelAgency.com Produces “Top Host Travel Agencies for 2024” Video   See the Top Host Travel Agencies for 2024 in an exciting and completely reimagined production by ...

Over 3,000 Reviews of Host Travel Agencies, 180+ Host Agency Profiles and Countless Resources that Assist Travel Professionals in Finding the Right Host Agency Partner for Their ...

Working from Home can be a Challenge and a Blessing – Let’s Discuss how to Make it Work for YOU!    Written By: Andy Ogg, CTIE – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   Whether ...

Independence and Support in the Travel Industry, Empower Your Future with “The Nexion Difference“   Written By: Jackie Friedman, President – Nexion Travel ...

Collaborating with the Right Partners is Key to a Travel Advisor’s Success, are you with the Right Partner?   Contributed By: Dream Vacations   Embarking on a journey is not ...

Navigating the Travel Industry with Excellence, Unity, and Enchantment   Contributed By: Dugan’s Travels   Navigating the travel industry can be a whirlwind, but Dugan’s ...

Charting New Horizons: Navigating the Thrilling Yet Challenging Path of Becoming a Travel Advisor   Contributed By: Travel Edge   Embarking on a journey as a travel advisor can be ...

Navigating the Choppy Waters of Travel Advisory: Strategies for Turning Turbulence into Smooth Sailing   Written By: Jenn Lee, VP Industry Engagement and Support – Travel Planners ...

Learning, Implementing, and Maximizing the use of Technology in your Travel Business is Key to Continue it’s Growth and Evolution   Written by: Nicola Veltman, CEO –  1000 ...

Unlocking Customer Trust: Building Brand Equity with Dream Vacations   Contributed By: Dream Vacations   When you become a travel advisor, one very important aspect of your ...

Elevating Excellence for Travel Professionals   Attended By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – Co-Founder – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   The 2023 in-person Avoya Travel Conference ...

Exploring the World of Travel Advisor Education: Courses, Webinars and Beyond   Written By: Steve Hirshan, Senior Vice President of Sales – Avoya Travel   Starting your journey in ...

Unlocking the Secrets of Success: Exclusive Interviews from CoNexion Event 2023   Attended By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – Co-Founder – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   Read the ...

Nexion Travel Group Continues it’s Movement with Empowering Travel Advisors to New Levels of Success!   Attended By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – Co-Founder – ...

  Focused on the Future with Collaboration, Support and Empowerment of the Travel Professional   Attended By; Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

Building and Strengthening your Relationships as a Travel Professional can Make your Business Soar!   Written By: Jackie Friedman, President – Nexion Travel Group   As we move ...

Karen Cantor explores the reasons why now is the ideal time to become an Independent Travel Advisor, and the top travel trends that offer promising prospects for success.   By: Karen ...

Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Sales Funnels in Growing Your Business   Contributed By: Travel Planners International   As a travel advisor, you know that the competition ...

What is NDC and How is it going to Affect Travel Professionals and the Travel Industry as a whole?   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

Looking for a Host Travel Agency? This FREE Checklist will Help   Whether you are an experienced Travel Professional looking to begin work with a Host Agency or new to the Travel ...

Working from anywhere as a Travel Professional can be a fun benefit, but it can also help your business grow!   Written By: Tom Ogg. Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

Mahala Summers Shares Insight about Reinventing Yourself as a Travel Entrepreneur.   Author: Mahala Summers, Global Marketing Manager – 1000 Mile Travel Group   Are you an ...

Is Promoting your Business with a Travel Influencer the right choice for you in 2023? Let’s discuss what they do, how they work and how to get started!   Written By: Tom Ogg. ...

Do you like to Cruise the open ocean? A professional path as a Travel Advisor may be the perfect fit for you!   Written By: Steve Hirshan, Senior Vice President – Avoya ...

The World of Travel is Changing… Quickly. How and Where do Travel Professionals Fit Into this New and Changing Landcape?   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

The Time to Act is Now!   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought changes in ...

The 2023 Avoya Travel Land Forum Conference Gives Travel Professionals Advice, Insight and Tools for Success   Attended By: Joanie Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

Where Does this New Technology Sit in the Travel Professional Landscape? Let’s Discuss.   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

Understanding your Business and your Goals is Crucual to the Success as a Travel Professional in 2023   Written By: Chad Burt, Co-Founder – OutsideAgents.com   This article was ...

Contributed By: Dream Vacations   As a travel advisor, one of the most effective ways to grow your business is by tapping into the power of group bookings. These allow you to increase ...

PATH Symposium – Bigger is Better   Written by: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   This year PATH, The Professional ...

Digital Marketing is Constantly Changing and Here are 7 Things that Every Travel Advisor Should be Doing this Year!   Written By; Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

How Much Money Can a Travel Professional Make in 2023?   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   Being a travel agent in 2023 offers ...

A Host Travel Agency can be a Great Addition to your Travel Agency, but it is Right for YOUR Business?   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – ...

FindaHostTravelAgency.com Produces “Top Host Travel Agencies for 2023” Video See the Top Host Travel Agencies for 2023 in a fun to watch production by FindaHostTravelAgency.com March ...

What you NEED to Know and What you SHOULD Know when Starting a Travel Agency in 2023! Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and C0-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   It comes as no ...

Grow your Home Based Travel Agency by Engaging your Clients with Emails that will provide results! Here are some reasons why and how to use it in your business!   Written By: Tom Ogg, ...

Get Groupin’   Written By: Chad Burt, Co-Owner – OutsideAgents.com   What travel agent doesn’t love landing a big group? Groups are great money makers! Working with groups, ...

Email Marketing can be the best Marketing Tool for a Travel Professional. Here are some reasons why and how to use it in your business!   Written By: Tom Ogg, Founder and Co-Owner ...

Working from home is more flexible, check out these tips to create balance! Written By: Jennifer Dugan, Chief Family Officer – Dugan’s Travels   For the past 25 years, I have ...

The 2022 Cruise Planners Conference offers Travel Professionals new tools and technologies to further help in their success.   Attended By: Andy Ogg, CTIE ...

A great mentor won’t take you to the next level; they’ll help you discover your next level and help you identify ways to get there. Written By: Chad Burt, Co-Owner ...

The Magic is with us here at Nexion Travel Group’s 2022 In-Person Conference at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California!   Attended and Written By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC ...

Travel Professionals aren’t stuck to an office, the world is their office!   Written By: Steve Hirshan, Senior Vice President of Sales – Avoya Travel   Cell phone? Check. ...

Cruise Planners Releases Groundbreaking SMS Tool for Franchise Owners Written By: Michelle Fee, CEO & Founder – Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative   Tech ...

PATH Symposium – 13 Years & Growing!   Written by: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC, Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   This year PATH, The Professional Association of ...

How to help get what your clients’ what they really want?   Written By: Chad Burt, Co-Owner – OutsideAgents.com As agents, we’re taught to qualify our clients by using ...

Focusing on your Clients’ Needs and Wants Goes a Long Way   Written By Anita Pagliasso, KHM Travel Group’s Vice President of Industry Relations – KHM Travel ...

Moving Fiercely Forward to a New Landscape in Travel, we ALL must Protect our Pilots   Written By: Jenn Lee, VP Industry Engagement and Support – Travel Planners ...

A True Connection of Travel Professionals Coming Together Once Again   Written By: Michelle Fee, CEO & Founder – Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel ...

The Elevator Pitch is essential for you to market your travel business   Written By: Steve Hirshan, Senior Vice President of Sales – Avoya Travel   Quick! You’ve just ...

The Elevator Pitch is essential for you to market your travel business   Written By: Steve Hirshan, Senior Vice President of Sales – Avoya Travel   Quick! You’ve just ...

Working with a Great Partner like Cruise Planners can Unlock your Success as a Travel Professional, all while working from your home!   Written By: Michelle Fee, CEO & Founder – ...

Boost Sales with these Tested Techniques as a Travel Professional in 2022!   Written By: Steve Hirshan, Senior Vice President of Sales – Avoya Travel   Despite the ebb and ...

Educating your Clients on YOU is Crucial to Closing the Sale   Written By: Steve Hirshan, Senior Vice President of Sales – Avoya Travel   Here’s the one question customers ...

You can Increase your Sales by not Letting it Slip Through the Cracks   Written By: Jenn Lee, VP Industry Engagement and Support – Travel Planners International   When a ...

Online Travel shopping is a challenging competitor to a Travel Professional but How do you overcome it?   Combat Comparison Travel Shoppers Strategies Written By: Melissa Land, ...

FindaHostTravelAgency.com Shares the Top Host Agencies for 2022 Further Assisting in Connecting Travel Professionals to the Right Host Travel Agency       March 14th, 2021 ...

Remember those feelings of a First Date?   Written By: Chad Burt, Co-Owner – OutsideAgents.com   From across the room, your eyes meet. There’s something interesting in ...

The importance of a Travel Advisor has never been so crucial   Written By: Michelle Fee, CEO & Founder – Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative   There ...

How Much Income Can a Home Based Travel Agent Expect in 2022 and Beyond?   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   One of the first questions most new ...

2022 is the Time to Get Started as a Home Based Travel Professional and you can do it WITHOUT Experience. Here’s How:   A Look at the Host Agencies that offer Training, Education ...

QR Codes – You see them everywhere but how can they work for you as a Travel Professional in 2022?   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com    For ...

Your Travel Agencies Website is more than a link to share, it’s your Digital Storefront. Let’s make YOUR Travel Agency Website work for YOU!   Written By: Tom Ogg, ...

Avoya Travel Network Joins it’s Growing Network of Travel Professionals and Top Travel Suppliers to Celebrate and Grow Forward January 6th – 10th, 2021 Attended By: Joanie Ogg, ...

How do you Find the RIGHT Host Agency Partner for Your Travel Business? Let’s Dive into the Reasons, Offerings and Important Things to Consider when Choosing a Host Travel Agency ...

  Being a Travel Professional isn’t always easy… Here are Some Things that the Home Based Travel Agent needs to take notice of. 16 Top Challenges Facing Travel ...

How Does the MLM Business Model fit, work and exist in the Travel Industry?   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   MLM’s have been around the ...

People are Ready to Experience the World and as a Travel Professional, you are the key to Unlock it!   Written By: Chad Burt, Co-Owner of OutsideAgents.com     Nobody wants ...

Is “Going it Alone” the right choice for your Travel Business? Host Travel Agencies offer a lot of options to their partners but how do you know what’s right for ...

Starting your own Host Travel Agency may be exactly the direction for your Travel Business, but how do you get started?   Written By: Tom Ogg, Founder and Co-Owner – ...

Together Again and a Synergy of Getting Travel Back with Nexion Travel Group’s 2021 In-Person Conference!   Attended By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC Co-Founder – ...

What Does a Host Travel Agency Offer a Home Based Travel Agent? Let’s Dive in to discuss the Benefits and Reasons to Partner with a Host Agency!   Written By: Tom Ogg, Founder ...

Our recent Shocking and yet, Not Shocking experience   Written By: Jenn Lee, Vice President of Sales and Marketing – Travel Planners International   Recently, we conducted a ...

There are Many Reasons to Partner with a Host Travel Agency – Let’s Dive into why it may be Right for Your Travel Agency!   Written By: Tom Ogg, Founder and Co-Owner ...

PATH Symposium – Together Again   Written By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC, Co-Owner and Founder – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   This year PATH, The Professional Association of ...

Grow Yourself and Your Travel Business with Tools that Work!   Written By: Chad Burt, Co-Owner of OutsideAgents.com   It turns out my Dad was right.  There really are only three ...

6 Steps to Starting a Successful Travel Business in 2021 Written By: Joanie Ogg CTC, MCC, Founder and Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   There has never been a better time to ...

Travel Professionals Aren’t just Planners, Learn all of what a Travel Agent in 2021 Does   It always amazes me about the misconception that consumers have on what travel ...

The Differences when Choosing to own a Travel Agency Franchise or to work with a Host Agency   Contributed By: Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative   The ...

In a Post-COVID World, Travel Professionals Must Learn and Implement Service Fees for Success as a Home Based Travel Agent   The COVID-19 pandemic caught many travel professionals ...

Travel Professionals Find Success During a Challenging and Turbulent Year in the Travel Industry   Written By: Summer Corbitt, Director, Sales & Marketing – UNIGLOBE Travel ...

It is time to Recover from the COVID Pandemic as a Home Based Travel Agent Here is a Career Outlook as Travel Rebounds   Emerging from the pandemic is under way and it is time for both ...

Find Success as a Home Based Travel Agent in 2021! Set Goals and Run a Successful Home Based Travel Agency   2021 has been a difficult year to set goals because of the major disruption ...

Being a Home Based Travel Agent in 2021 Could Be Your Best Job Ever! Here is How Travel Agents Make Money and How much Income Can Be Made as travel Professionals!   How Travel Agents ...

Ask Yourself These 6 Questions to Ensure your Success as a Home Based Travel Professional in 2021!   Written By: Tom Ogg, C0-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   If you are ...

28 days.  Alone in an eight-by-ten box for nearly a month.  Who deserved this terrible punishment?  My 9-year-old son, Nicholas.  Yep, 672 hours in the hole for being exposed to Covid, ...

Getting Back to Business can be a Challenge, These Top Tips will Help you Find Success in a Post-COVID World   Written By: Joanie Ogg CTC, MCC, C0-Owner – ...

Travel is Roaring Back, Here are 5 Tips to Boost your Travel Agency to Maximize your Success!   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   The COVID Pandemic ...

Written By: Michelle Fee, CEO & Founder – Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative   Whether you are just starting out as a travel advisor or you have ...

Avoid These 7 Things to Find Success as a Home Based Travel Professional in a Post-COVID World   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com    Having had ...

Starting a Travel Agency from your Home is a great choice for 2021 with an upcoming Travel boom!   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Owner – FindaHostTravelAgency.com    2021 has ...

FREE Download Social Image Pack for Travel Professionals Focused on National Travel Advisor Day 2021 5 Ready-to-Use Social Media Images to Engage, Interact and Promote Travel and YOUR ...

FindaHostTravelAgency.com Shares the Top Host Agencies for 2021 Further Assisting in Connecting Travel Professionals to the Right Host Travel Agency     FindaHostTravelAgency.com has ...

Written By: Chad Burt, C0-Owner – OutsideAgents.com   I’ve been around successful businesspeople for a long time, mostly as their waiter.  For the past couple of decades, ...

Written By: Jackie Friedman, CTC, CTIE, President – Nexion Travel Group There are a plethora of personality-based tests out there, from Meyers-Briggs to StrengthsFinder to the ...

Written By: Jenn Lee, Vice President of Sales and Marketing – Travel Planners International   When faced with a BIG challenge, usually one where you have little to no control, ...

Author: Michelle Fee, CEO and Founder – Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative  Read Reviews and Learn More About Cruise Planners on ...

ritten by: Joanie Ogg, Co-Founder – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   This year PATH, The Professional Association of Travel Hosts celebrated their 11th Annual Symposium ...

Today, and all days, every single time we move across the country and globe, we thank YOU.   Thank you for being the backbone of our amazing Travel Industry and for, even through the ...

I love to watch the old westerns where the stagecoach is being chased by bandits shooting their pistols at the stagecoach so they can hold it up. Of course, there is always someone riding ...

A Historical Look at Travel Disrupting Issues and Steps You Can Take to Succeed Through Difficult Times   Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS The travel ...

FindaHostTravelAgency.com Shares the Top Host Agencies for 2020 – Further Assisting in Connecting Travel Professionals to the Right Host Travel Agency     March 24th, 2020 ...

How to Narrow Your Search for a Host Travel Agency   Searching for and finding the right host agency to suit your business and personal needs is such an important journey. There are a ...

Starting a Career as a Travel Agent in 2020? Here are 5 Things a Host Travel Agency Can Offer to Help get Started   So you are interested in being a Travel Professional and are ...

Where Can I Get a Travel Agency Booking Website?   There are several ways to negotiate a booking site depending on your circumstances. Generally they are available with your private ...

PATH Celebrates 10 Years of Support for Host Agencies   Written By: Joanie Ogg CTC, MCC, Co-Founder – FindaHostTravelAgency.com   With a very early morning departure from ...

Travel Agent Website Guide: The Types of Travel Agent Websites – Part 1   The questions about travel agency websites continually surface when travel agents are considering their ...

Does Direct Access to the Owners of a Host Agency Matter to you?   FindaHostTravelAgency.com offers an amazing tool to not only find your perfect Host Travel Agency partner but to ...

Considering a Host Agency for your Travel Business?    Many newer agents do not understand the full benefits they might receive by selecting a quality host travel agency to partner ...

Choose a Travel Agency Name that Fits for Success!   Choosing the business name for your travel agency has never been more challenging than it is today. Before the advent of ...

What is New Agent Training and What Does it Mean to You?   FindaHostTravelAgency.com offers an amazing tool to not only find your perfect Host Travel Agency partner but to narrow the ...

The 2019 Guide to Digital Marketing for a Travel Agent in 2019   For several reasons, one of the most difficult travel marketing challenges is to implement a viable advertising ...

What is a CRM Program for Travel Agents?   FindaHostTravelAgency.com offers an amazing tool to not only find your perfect Host Travel Agency partner but to narrow the time spent ...

5 Things that Every Travel Agent Should Consider when Choosing a Host Travel Agent Partner   When selecting a host agency to partner with it is very important to have a clear idea ...

When I started in this industry some 40 years ago, the term Travel Agent was the one and only term used to describe this very important role and professional title. There are now a wide ...

Finding Clients can be a Challenge, Here’s Some Tips to Find Clients as a Travel Agent in 2019   One of the most frequently asked questions by new travel agents is “How Do I ...

What are Marketing Tools and Assets and Does a Host Agency Provide Them?   FindaHostTravelAgency.com offers an amazing tool to not only find your perfect Host Travel Agency partner but ...

Master Email Marketing as a Travel Agent in this Complimentary Video Series   It has always been our goal to provide complimentary tools and information to Travel Professionals to help ...

It’s One of the BEST Jobs Around but Do You Have What it Takes to be a Travel Agent in 2019?   The term has been used for many years and while there are variations of it such as ...

Does a Host Travel Agency Offer Sales Leads to Travel Agents?   FindaHostTravelAgency.com offers an amazing tool to not only find your perfect Host Travel Agency partner but to narrow ...

What is a Website Building Tool for Travel Agents and Why Does it Matter?   FindaHostTravelAgency.com offers an amazing tool to not only find your perfect Host Travel Agency partner ...

What is a Host Agencies Average Sales Volume Mean and Why Does it Matter?   FindaHostTravelAgency.com offers an amazing tool to not only find your perfect Host Travel Agency partner ...

Finding the Right Host Travel Agency Partner for YOU As you begin the search for your Host Travel Agency partner, you will want to do your homework and due diligence to ascertain that the ...

Finding the Right Host Travel Agency Partner in 2019 (Video)   Choosing a Host Agency to partner your Travel Agency with is a big choice. A lot of factors must be considered before ...

Does a Host Agency offer Air Ticketing for Independent Travel Agents?   FindaHostTravelAgency.com offers an amazing tool to not only find your perfect Host Travel Agency partner but to ...

Partnering with a Host Agency is a big choice, is it right for YOU?   Making the decision to either work with a host agency, or go completely independent requires a good amount of ...

Does a Host Agency offer an Accounting Program for Independent Travel Agents?   FindaHostTravelAgency.com offers an amazing tool to not only find your perfect Host Travel Agency ...

Understanding How Travel Agents Make an Income as a Travel Professional Made Easy   This is a question that always comes up when new agents are first considering entering the travel ...

Dive into the Offerings that a Host Travel Agency can Offer Independent Agents or Franchise Partners with FindaHostTravelAgency.com   Here at FindaHostTravelAgency.com our goal is ...

Why Do Educational Programs Offered by a Host Travel Agency Matter?   FindaHostTravelAgency.com offers an amazing tool to not only find your perfect Host Travel Agency partner but to ...

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  Written by: Andy Ogg As many of you, my prior career was in a completely different industry. I worked for several different companies in the off-road market, which included positions ...

  When a new agent is just starting out they are confronted by a good number of decisions to make while they launch their business. Launching a travel business independent of a host ...

  Joanie was working on a presentation and was looking for a YouTube video on the educational aspect of travel. While I didn’t find anything that she could use, I did find ...

  Many people start their search for a new host travel agency by surfing the web. This is sometimes a difficult task since all of the scammers know that those new to the industry will ...

  In these challenging economic times it seems everyone is having difficulty making ends meet. Uncertainty in our own economy, worldwide fear of financial, political and civil unrest ...

  It is often said that the two things you can’t avoid are taxes and death and nothing is truer when you start your own home based travel business. Your should engage a tax ...

  One of the biggest challenges for folks looking to get into the travel industry is sorting through the multitude of host agencies that are all vying for your investment and all of ...

  When looking for a host agency you will notice that they all may different a bit. Some have no upfront fees, others require upfront fees, some are host agencies and other are ...

  Of course, the best way to get definitive information on starting your home based travel agency is to purchase the book of the same title at www.HomeBasedTravelAgent.com. This book ...

  One of the ways that you will know you are on the wrong track to finding a quality host agency is if the host you are talking to is selling all of the great travel benefits you will ...

  One of the things necessary to be an independent contractor working through a host travel agency is a valid contract. In the absence of a contract the IRS is sure to determine that ...

  Each host agency has their own unique value proposition. One may specialize in working with new agents, another may offer a franchise opportunity selling cruises under a consumer ...

  Prior to the elimination of airline commissions, travel agents were associated with “appointed” travel agencies who maintained the appointments necessary to process ...