Vacationers are Tired of Do-It-Yourself Booking Websites
By Guest on January 21, 2015
Gail Rosenblum, a writer for Minneapolis’s Star Tribune recently gushed about a trip she took to Costa Rica last summer with her family. As a “self-professed travel snob,” she had long been a believer in DIY bookings. With the happiness of four teenagers on the line, she took a friend’s advice and contacted a travel…Continue reading: Vacationers are Tired of Do-It-Yourself Booking Websites →
5 Things to Do in Cuba Once You (Eventually) Get There
By Guest on January 20, 2015
This year promises to be a big one for Cuba’s tourism industry. Last week, new regulations came into play that will ease travel restrictions to this previously isolated nation. While Americans won’t be able to hop on a plane to Havana right away, several commercial airlines and cruise companies have already announced plans to operate…Continue reading: 5 Things to Do in Cuba Once You (Eventually) Get There →
Tips to Grow Your Small Business in 2015
By Guest on January 19, 2015
Whether you are a brand new home travel agent or have been in the industry for years, a new year is the perfect time to examine your small business and brush up on some areas that you might have neglected. The following tips will help get your agency on track for its best year yet….Continue reading: Tips to Grow Your Small Business in 2015 →
New Longer Carnival Cruises Mean Higher Commissions for Travel Agents
By Guest on January 16, 2015
Looking for a unique cruise experience? Carnival has announced they will be offering several one-of-a-kind, extended sailings scheduled for the end of 2015 and early 2016. The 11 sailings depart from Long Beach, Calif.; Port Canaveral, Fla.; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Miami; and New Orleans. Travelers will have the opportunity to visit more than two…Continue reading: New Longer Carnival Cruises Mean Higher Commissions for Travel Agents →
Five Must-Visit Destinations for 2015
By Guest on January 15, 2015
Is visiting somewhere new among your resolutions for 2015? Or are you an independent travel agent looking for the trendiest destinations of 2015? This year’s hottest destinations, which include formerly off-limits Caribbean islands, fashion capitals and the fjords from Frozen, are inspiring travelers to dream big. Want more information? Call your travel agent! 1. Milan…Continue reading: Five Must-Visit Destinations for 2015 →
FAM’s Over…Now What
By Melissa on November 06, 2013
For professional travel agents, FAM trips are useful tools to boost your product knowledge. But what you do AFTER the trip is vital to making the most of your FAM experience. The first step is to organize all of the materials you brought home. You probably collected business cards from resort staff members or tour…Continue reading: FAM’s Over…Now What →
How to Sell All-Inclusive Vacations to Cruise Clients
By Melissa on October 23, 2013
Cruising is a popular way to travel, and many agents build successful businesses around cruise travel. But what if your cruise clients are ready to try something different? If you are ready to tap into a new source of potential income, consider these reasons why you should offer all-inclusive vacations to your cruise clients. Familiarity…Continue reading: How to Sell All-Inclusive Vacations to Cruise Clients →