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Thursday
Win with American Express
As one winning agent said, “When I saw the program, my first thought was why wouldn’t an agent sign up? But I didn’t do it right away. I finally got around to it and I won $1,000!”
If you aren’t registered, you are missing out on a great agent program. And your chances are better than you may think. There are 7 ways to win!
Sign up today. Here’s how:
Step 1:
Go to the Win with American Express site and complete a short registration form.
Step 2:
Then enter your cruise and tour bookings at the same winwithamex.com site.
That’s it. You are automatically entered to win.
$1,500 for the top selling agent
$1,000 for second place
$500 for third place
Three ADDITIONAL random drawings of $1,000 EACH MONTH AND, in November there will be a random drawing for $15,000 and a trip to the Luxury Travel Expo in Las Vegas from among all agents who entered at least 10 bookings between November 16, 2010 and October 31, 2011.
Take advantage of select SPECIAL CONSUMER EXCLUSIVE OFFERS to help you close the deal and satisfy your customers. By utilizing these offers, you win and so do your clients.
The 7 Steps to Guerrilla Marketing
Marketing need not be expensive to be effective – in fact some of the best marketing tools are free. But your marketing must be both consistent and persistent, according to serial entrepreneur Michael Tasner.
Prospective customers need to hear from you an average of nine times before they’ll be ready to buy from you, said Tasner, who is chief marketing officer for Guerrilla Marketing International and a trainer in guerrilla marketing.
Guerrilla marketing in 7 steps
#1. Paint a picture.
The first step in effective marketing is to create a picture of where you’re headed in the year ahead. “I want ultra-specifics,” Tasner said. For example: “You’re going to have 10 employees by the end of 2011, hit $1 million in revenue, have an office in downtown Austin.” It’s not strategic planning; it’s setting a direction, he said.
#2. Reverse engineer it.
If, for example, your goal is to double your commissions this year, then you need to map out a step-by-step plan detailing the actions you’ll take every month, week and day to achieve your goal. This will include specific actions such as making five phone calls daily, attending two networking events monthly, etc.
#3. Stay the course.
“Marketing takes repetition,” Tasner emphasized. “People need, on average, to hear from you nine times before they’re going to be in a buying-readiness state. The biggest mistake marketers make is they abandon their plans too soon.”
#4. Suggest one action only.
Figure out the first thing you want prospects to do – perhaps it’s calling an 800-number or visiting your website – then indicate that clearly in all your marketing, ads and online materials, including your business cards, Tasner said.
“You’ve got to nail down the first physical action you want your prospects to take. Everything has to focus on that. In my opinion, that has made the biggest impact in my clients’ life. You can’t do effective marketing unless you know what you want your prospects to do.”
#5. Stay on-message.
Tasner prepares a 12-month marketing calendar with a different message or focus for each month. For instance, for travel agents, spring break might be the focus for one month, honeymoons for another. “Most marketing messages are confusing,” he said. If you know your focus and are clear about the action you want prospects to take, you can avoid that.
#6. Blog to build web traffic. Every travel agent should have his or her own blog. “Google still loves blogs. They are one of the best ways to get ranked on search engines,” said Tasner.
The strength of blogs is in building relationships. It’s fine to promote deals on your blog, but more than half your blogposts should be personal in nature. Boost your blog’s visibility by tailoring it to keywords and phrases, said Tasner, who recommended using Google’s free tools for identifying effective keywords.
#7. Go offline too.
The web isn’t everything. “I’m finding that now is a better time to do offline marketing because most businesses are pulling their offline marketing. Ad rates are dropping 90%.” Couple offline with online, he suggested.
Free Travel School.Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency. http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org
Prospective customers need to hear from you an average of nine times before they’ll be ready to buy from you, said Tasner, who is chief marketing officer for Guerrilla Marketing International and a trainer in guerrilla marketing.
Guerrilla marketing in 7 steps
#1. Paint a picture.
The first step in effective marketing is to create a picture of where you’re headed in the year ahead. “I want ultra-specifics,” Tasner said. For example: “You’re going to have 10 employees by the end of 2011, hit $1 million in revenue, have an office in downtown Austin.” It’s not strategic planning; it’s setting a direction, he said.
#2. Reverse engineer it.
If, for example, your goal is to double your commissions this year, then you need to map out a step-by-step plan detailing the actions you’ll take every month, week and day to achieve your goal. This will include specific actions such as making five phone calls daily, attending two networking events monthly, etc.
#3. Stay the course.
“Marketing takes repetition,” Tasner emphasized. “People need, on average, to hear from you nine times before they’re going to be in a buying-readiness state. The biggest mistake marketers make is they abandon their plans too soon.”
#4. Suggest one action only.
Figure out the first thing you want prospects to do – perhaps it’s calling an 800-number or visiting your website – then indicate that clearly in all your marketing, ads and online materials, including your business cards, Tasner said.
“You’ve got to nail down the first physical action you want your prospects to take. Everything has to focus on that. In my opinion, that has made the biggest impact in my clients’ life. You can’t do effective marketing unless you know what you want your prospects to do.”
#5. Stay on-message.
Tasner prepares a 12-month marketing calendar with a different message or focus for each month. For instance, for travel agents, spring break might be the focus for one month, honeymoons for another. “Most marketing messages are confusing,” he said. If you know your focus and are clear about the action you want prospects to take, you can avoid that.
#6. Blog to build web traffic. Every travel agent should have his or her own blog. “Google still loves blogs. They are one of the best ways to get ranked on search engines,” said Tasner.
The strength of blogs is in building relationships. It’s fine to promote deals on your blog, but more than half your blogposts should be personal in nature. Boost your blog’s visibility by tailoring it to keywords and phrases, said Tasner, who recommended using Google’s free tools for identifying effective keywords.
#7. Go offline too.
The web isn’t everything. “I’m finding that now is a better time to do offline marketing because most businesses are pulling their offline marketing. Ad rates are dropping 90%.” Couple offline with online, he suggested.
Free Travel School.Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency. http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org
Wednesday
Drive Safely
How often are you in the car running to/from appointments or meetings and you hear your phone ring or ding that you have a new text or e-mail? Do you reach for the phone or wait until you arrive safely at your destination to check your messages? I hope that you wait, but I know that the statistics say most drivers do not.
In this issue I would like to share with you a wonderful app that could save you, from getting into an accident, hurting yourself or others. It is called drivesafe.ly, you can go to your app store on your phone or online at http://www.drivesafe.ly/ to download it. I know it is available for BlackBerry, Droid, IPhone, Palm and most other smart phones. When installed an icon will be on your screen and before you put the car in drive turn the app "on." As your text messages and/or e-mails come in, they will be read to you automatically (but remember to turn it off before you go into your meeting). It is so cool! And the best part…the app is FREE!
Free Travel School. Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency.
http://www.HomeBasedTravelAgents.org
In this issue I would like to share with you a wonderful app that could save you, from getting into an accident, hurting yourself or others. It is called drivesafe.ly, you can go to your app store on your phone or online at http://www.drivesafe.ly/ to download it. I know it is available for BlackBerry, Droid, IPhone, Palm and most other smart phones. When installed an icon will be on your screen and before you put the car in drive turn the app "on." As your text messages and/or e-mails come in, they will be read to you automatically (but remember to turn it off before you go into your meeting). It is so cool! And the best part…the app is FREE!
Free Travel School. Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency.
http://www.HomeBasedTravelAgents.org
Thursday
Home Based Travel Agents Touring Opportunities
If you missed the live TravelAge West Escorted Tours Connection yesterday, on-demand viewing is now available!
Listen to our panel of tour operator experts as they discuss niche sales opportunities and the newest ultimate touring alternatives.
Topics include:
* Small Groups/Upscale
* Culinary Tours
* Adventure Tours
* Family Travel
Visit Now at http://www.tawtourconnection.com/ and be eligible for a great travel prize!
Free Travel Agent Course. Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency. http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
Listen to our panel of tour operator experts as they discuss niche sales opportunities and the newest ultimate touring alternatives.
Topics include:
* Small Groups/Upscale
* Culinary Tours
* Adventure Tours
* Family Travel
Visit Now at http://www.tawtourconnection.com/ and be eligible for a great travel prize!
Free Travel Agent Course. Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency. http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
Face Book
I highly recommend a Facebook Page for your travel business. Get your clients to be fans and to post reviews of your services. Engage them with insights and tips.
It is fine to post some specials or deals, but a Facebook page is best used when it’s less about selling and more about engaging with fans and being helpful with your knowledge. As an example, check out the Zicasso Facebook Page.
It is fine to post some specials or deals, but a Facebook page is best used when it’s less about selling and more about engaging with fans and being helpful with your knowledge. As an example, check out the Zicasso Facebook Page.
Wednesday
Meet and learn innovative ideas on increasing your sales from Carnival's award winning sales team! These exclusive seminars feature comprehensive product and sales training as well as the latest business development strategies. The programs include: a question and answer session, one-on-one opportunities with Carnival Business Development Managers or Directors, a cocktail party and various networking opportunities with fellow travel professionals. These programs are designed for travel professionals looking to grow their business, learn proven sales techniques and gain a better understanding of the tremendous value of Today's Carnival.
These seminars are only available for travel partners that have personally made at least 5 Carnival bookings within the last 12 months. If you are interested in attending please contact the Business Development Services Dept at (800) 327-7276, option #3. They are open Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 7:00pm e.s.t.
*On these sailings we will be offering extensive seminars onboard in conjunction with Cruise Lines International Association. Travel partners will be able to earn up to 53 CLIA credits for participating in these exclusive seminar at sea sailings.
Thursday
BMIT Offers Free Ireland FAM TRIP To Travel Agents.
Book 10 Passengers on Escorted Tours, Earn Free FAM Trip!
Send your clients on a first-class tour of the stunning Emerald Isle. Between the hospitable, lively culture and dramatic scenery, your clients are sure to enjoy their tour cruising around the country in style. Now you can share in the Ireland experience, for free. Book 10 passengers on any combination of regularly scheduled Ireland escorted tours, and you can join in on the fun of exploring Ireland with BMIT.
BMIT's 2011 FAM trip will take place in October 2011. Enjoy complimentary airfare from New York, 6-nights of hotel accommodation, professional tour director throughout, most meals, and many memories! All 10 passengers must be booked by July 30, 2011.
Click here to sign up to receive newsletters from BMIT!
For reservations visit http://www.bmit.com/ or call us at (800) 982-2299. Ask for airfare from your city with one of our seven international airlines.
Free travel school. Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency. http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
Send your clients on a first-class tour of the stunning Emerald Isle. Between the hospitable, lively culture and dramatic scenery, your clients are sure to enjoy their tour cruising around the country in style. Now you can share in the Ireland experience, for free. Book 10 passengers on any combination of regularly scheduled Ireland escorted tours, and you can join in on the fun of exploring Ireland with BMIT.
BMIT's 2011 FAM trip will take place in October 2011. Enjoy complimentary airfare from New York, 6-nights of hotel accommodation, professional tour director throughout, most meals, and many memories! All 10 passengers must be booked by July 30, 2011.
Click here to sign up to receive newsletters from BMIT!
For reservations visit http://www.bmit.com/ or call us at (800) 982-2299. Ask for airfare from your city with one of our seven international airlines.
Free travel school. Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency. http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
Wednesday
Win a Trip for Two to Italy with Pro-F.I.T
Complete FIT in Minutes with Pro-F.I.T. and Avanti Destinations
Avanti makes it easy to plan and book a complete FIT:
Hotels, Flights, Rail, Rental Cars, Transfers, Sightseeing, Cultural & Epicurean Options. All in one place and in one booking!
5 Easiest Things to Do:
Make a Booking , Make a Payment, Send Client Invoices, Product Guides by country and city, Download Flyers & Order Brochures, Added Bonus! $50 off Weekly Hertz Car Rental with promotional code: CAR5011. http://www.avantidestinations.com/EVWeb/landing/italyvacation_tro.htm
Avanti makes it easy to plan and book a complete FIT:
Hotels, Flights, Rail, Rental Cars, Transfers, Sightseeing, Cultural & Epicurean Options. All in one place and in one booking!
5 Easiest Things to Do:
Make a Booking , Make a Payment, Send Client Invoices, Product Guides by country and city, Download Flyers & Order Brochures, Added Bonus! $50 off Weekly Hertz Car Rental with promotional code: CAR5011. http://www.avantidestinations.com/EVWeb/landing/italyvacation_tro.htm
Tuesday
2011 FAM Trip Announcement
Book 10 Passengers on Escorted Tours, Earn Free FAM Trip!
Send your clients on a first class tour of the stunning Emerald Isle. Between the hospitable, lively culture and dramatic scenery, your clients are sure to enjoy their tour cruising around the country in style. Now you can share in the Ireland experience, for free. Book 10 passengers on any combination of regularly scheduled Ireland escorted tours, and you can join in on the fun of exploring Ireland with BMIT.
BMIT's 2011 FAM trip will take place in October 2011. Enjoy complimentary airfare from New York, 6-nights of hotel accommodation, professional tour director throughout, most meals, and many memories! All 10 passengers must be booked by July 30, 2011.
http://www.bmit.com/mailing_list_signup.aspx
Send your clients on a first class tour of the stunning Emerald Isle. Between the hospitable, lively culture and dramatic scenery, your clients are sure to enjoy their tour cruising around the country in style. Now you can share in the Ireland experience, for free. Book 10 passengers on any combination of regularly scheduled Ireland escorted tours, and you can join in on the fun of exploring Ireland with BMIT.
BMIT's 2011 FAM trip will take place in October 2011. Enjoy complimentary airfare from New York, 6-nights of hotel accommodation, professional tour director throughout, most meals, and many memories! All 10 passengers must be booked by July 30, 2011.
http://www.bmit.com/mailing_list_signup.aspx
Monday
Easter travel
Auto Europe, a leader in European and worldwide car rental services for over 56 years, would like you to experience a one of a kind Easter event at five popular destinations.
Visit one of London’s most famous and recognizable sights, St. Paul’s Cathedral where it sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the city of London.
Another recommended destination is Florence, Italy where you can partake in Scoppio del Carro. On Easter Sunday an antique cart, accompanied by oxen, soldiers, and musicians, is brought to Piazza del Duomo. The cart is filled with fireworks and ceremoniously lit.
In Sevilla, Spain, experience Semana Santa, Holy week is celebrated the week before Easter. Members of religious brotherhoods, dressed in robes and hoods, organize processions of floats featuring sculptures of scenes from the Passion.
In Greece, Rouketopolemos features thousands of homemade rockets fired at rivaling church congregations. Whichever belfry receives the most hits is the winner.
Our top destination is Paris, France to tour Notre Dame Cathedral and learn about its long history. Explore the crypt, climb the towers and view the treasury. Attend mass during Easter Sunday.
In addition to our suggestions for Easter celebrations, Auto Europe is also offering tremendous savings such as savings up to 15% off car rental services, free one car class upgrades in select countries, free GPS rentals with any minimum seven day rental plus package savings when combined with airfare and hotel. Restrictions apply. Contact us for more details.
Auto Europe services over 8,000 car rental locations in over 130 countries worldwide. In addition, through their tour division, FlyInternational.com they offer scheduled airfare to Europe with over thirty carriers and service 3, 4 & 5 star worldwide hotels. For additional information contact your local sales representative or Auto Europe at (800) 223-5555. Visit their web site at http://www.autoeurope.com
Visit one of London’s most famous and recognizable sights, St. Paul’s Cathedral where it sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the city of London.
Another recommended destination is Florence, Italy where you can partake in Scoppio del Carro. On Easter Sunday an antique cart, accompanied by oxen, soldiers, and musicians, is brought to Piazza del Duomo. The cart is filled with fireworks and ceremoniously lit.
In Sevilla, Spain, experience Semana Santa, Holy week is celebrated the week before Easter. Members of religious brotherhoods, dressed in robes and hoods, organize processions of floats featuring sculptures of scenes from the Passion.
In Greece, Rouketopolemos features thousands of homemade rockets fired at rivaling church congregations. Whichever belfry receives the most hits is the winner.
Our top destination is Paris, France to tour Notre Dame Cathedral and learn about its long history. Explore the crypt, climb the towers and view the treasury. Attend mass during Easter Sunday.
In addition to our suggestions for Easter celebrations, Auto Europe is also offering tremendous savings such as savings up to 15% off car rental services, free one car class upgrades in select countries, free GPS rentals with any minimum seven day rental plus package savings when combined with airfare and hotel. Restrictions apply. Contact us for more details.
Auto Europe services over 8,000 car rental locations in over 130 countries worldwide. In addition, through their tour division, FlyInternational.com they offer scheduled airfare to Europe with over thirty carriers and service 3, 4 & 5 star worldwide hotels. For additional information contact your local sales representative or Auto Europe at (800) 223-5555. Visit their web site at http://www.autoeurope.com
Sell Value-Rich River Cruises
River cruises deliver more commission dollars for agents and more value for clients. Plus, demand is growing. To sell river cruises, agents should emphasize the inclusive pricing and the in-depth experience, executives say.
How to Position Value-Rich River Cruises
by Nick Verrastro March 07, 2011
River cruises’ all-inclusive pricing offers lots of value for clients and lots of commissions for agents, say river cruise operators.
Those are two good reasons why agents should educate themselves about the river cruise product, according to Paula Hayes, vice president of the Globus Family of Brands, which includes Avalon Waterways.
Moreover, demand for value-driven river cruises is growing. Bookings were brisk even through the recession, and nearly all river cruise operators are adding new vessels this year to accommodate the demand, according to panelists in a river cruise workshop during the New York Times Travel Show Travel Industry Conference in New York last week. The three executives noted that agents earn commission on everything included in the river cruise – and that means shore tours, wine and drinks.
Following are tips from the executives on how to position and sell river cruises.
1. Sell value, not price. “Don’t let river cruise prices stop you from selling river cruises,” said Hayes, responding to agent objections that river cruise prices would deter clients. “Agents can really leverage that all-inclusive value.
2. “Start the sales process by talking about the value the product offers and what the river cruise prices include. By the time you get to the discussion of prices, clients will be comfortable,” Hayes said.
3. Make the comparison. Restuccia advised agents to “put a price on everything that a river cruise includes – wine and beverages, entertainment, shore tours and even that cup of coffee.” Past ocean cruisers who have been hit with an onboard bill at the end of an ocean cruise will appreciate the all-inclusive price.
4. Know the demographics. Past ocean cruisers; destination-oriented clients, including experienced travelers, and family multigenerational travelers are all good prospects for river cruises, according to panel members.
5. Tailor your pitch. River cruises should be targeted to clients who want destination experiences, said Sawhney, because they “provide a way to experience Europe, to get into the local culture.”
6. Past ocean cruise clients, especially those who have been on Europe cruises and want to delve deeper into the continent, are great prospects, said Hayes. So are mature, experienced travelers, especially for longer itineraries, noted Restuccia.
7. A younger demographic, people in their 30s and 40s, are also increasingly attracted to river cruises because of their value and destinations, Restuccia added. He suggested recommending shorter itineraries of four to seven days to this demographic.
8. The wide variety of experiences offered by river cruises – such as biking at the destinations, onboard lectures, local cuisine – appeal to multigenerational clients, noted Hayes. The personal ambiance of the river cruise makes it “especially good for families who enjoy traveling with each other,” Restuccia said.
9. Qualify clients appropriately. Agents should qualify clients for the river cruise product by asking why they want to travel to Europe and what experiences they are looking for, executives said.
10. Sell the experience. The river cruise is like a motorcoach on water, because it visits the heart of great cities and small towns, tying up alongside quays. Clients walk off the vessel into the middle of things. “You won’t spend hours on a bus getting from the ship to Rome,” said Sawhney, comparing the river and ocean cruise destination experiences.
11. On a river cruise, clients spend significantly more time touring ashore than they do on an ocean cruises and that, said Sawhney, “is a huge difference that you have to explain to clients. You are in the destination; the ship is not the destination.”
12. Clients will spend the whole day and usually part of the evening in a river town or city, so they experience the local way of life. Restuccia said he’ll spend the day exploring and relaxing with locals in a café without worrying about making it back to the ship – because it is usually just minutes away.
13. Describe shipboard life. River cruise vessels are modern and contemporary. Onboard entertainment is simple and reflective of the destinations on the river cruise itinerary. Local musicians, folkloric groups and lecturers imbue the product with the destination experience, Hayes said.
14. Know the destinations. Most river cruises are on the waterways of Europe – on the Rhine; along the Main-Danube Canal; on the Danube down to the Black Sea. Viet Nam and China are also growing river cruise destinations. Egypt and the Nile River is a popular “bucket list” destination for river cruisers. (While river cruise itineraries were put on hold during recent political demonstrations in Egypt, both Hayes of Avalon and Sawhney of Tauck said their companies plan to resume Egypt itineraries in April.)
How to Position Value-Rich River Cruises
by Nick Verrastro March 07, 2011
River cruises’ all-inclusive pricing offers lots of value for clients and lots of commissions for agents, say river cruise operators.
Those are two good reasons why agents should educate themselves about the river cruise product, according to Paula Hayes, vice president of the Globus Family of Brands, which includes Avalon Waterways.
Moreover, demand for value-driven river cruises is growing. Bookings were brisk even through the recession, and nearly all river cruise operators are adding new vessels this year to accommodate the demand, according to panelists in a river cruise workshop during the New York Times Travel Show Travel Industry Conference in New York last week. The three executives noted that agents earn commission on everything included in the river cruise – and that means shore tours, wine and drinks.
Following are tips from the executives on how to position and sell river cruises.
1. Sell value, not price. “Don’t let river cruise prices stop you from selling river cruises,” said Hayes, responding to agent objections that river cruise prices would deter clients. “Agents can really leverage that all-inclusive value.
2. “Start the sales process by talking about the value the product offers and what the river cruise prices include. By the time you get to the discussion of prices, clients will be comfortable,” Hayes said.
3. Make the comparison. Restuccia advised agents to “put a price on everything that a river cruise includes – wine and beverages, entertainment, shore tours and even that cup of coffee.” Past ocean cruisers who have been hit with an onboard bill at the end of an ocean cruise will appreciate the all-inclusive price.
4. Know the demographics. Past ocean cruisers; destination-oriented clients, including experienced travelers, and family multigenerational travelers are all good prospects for river cruises, according to panel members.
5. Tailor your pitch. River cruises should be targeted to clients who want destination experiences, said Sawhney, because they “provide a way to experience Europe, to get into the local culture.”
6. Past ocean cruise clients, especially those who have been on Europe cruises and want to delve deeper into the continent, are great prospects, said Hayes. So are mature, experienced travelers, especially for longer itineraries, noted Restuccia.
7. A younger demographic, people in their 30s and 40s, are also increasingly attracted to river cruises because of their value and destinations, Restuccia added. He suggested recommending shorter itineraries of four to seven days to this demographic.
8. The wide variety of experiences offered by river cruises – such as biking at the destinations, onboard lectures, local cuisine – appeal to multigenerational clients, noted Hayes. The personal ambiance of the river cruise makes it “especially good for families who enjoy traveling with each other,” Restuccia said.
9. Qualify clients appropriately. Agents should qualify clients for the river cruise product by asking why they want to travel to Europe and what experiences they are looking for, executives said.
10. Sell the experience. The river cruise is like a motorcoach on water, because it visits the heart of great cities and small towns, tying up alongside quays. Clients walk off the vessel into the middle of things. “You won’t spend hours on a bus getting from the ship to Rome,” said Sawhney, comparing the river and ocean cruise destination experiences.
11. On a river cruise, clients spend significantly more time touring ashore than they do on an ocean cruises and that, said Sawhney, “is a huge difference that you have to explain to clients. You are in the destination; the ship is not the destination.”
12. Clients will spend the whole day and usually part of the evening in a river town or city, so they experience the local way of life. Restuccia said he’ll spend the day exploring and relaxing with locals in a café without worrying about making it back to the ship – because it is usually just minutes away.
13. Describe shipboard life. River cruise vessels are modern and contemporary. Onboard entertainment is simple and reflective of the destinations on the river cruise itinerary. Local musicians, folkloric groups and lecturers imbue the product with the destination experience, Hayes said.
14. Know the destinations. Most river cruises are on the waterways of Europe – on the Rhine; along the Main-Danube Canal; on the Danube down to the Black Sea. Viet Nam and China are also growing river cruise destinations. Egypt and the Nile River is a popular “bucket list” destination for river cruisers. (While river cruise itineraries were put on hold during recent political demonstrations in Egypt, both Hayes of Avalon and Sawhney of Tauck said their companies plan to resume Egypt itineraries in April.)
Growth in Home Based Travel Agents
The 2011 ASTA Agency Profile delves into changes in the travel-agency landscape, such as an increase in home-based agencies. The poll found an increase in the number of agencies with more than $10 million in sales as well as those with less than $1 million. "The rebound in the economy continues to be reflected in the travel industry, with ongoing growth of both small and large agencies," said ASTA President and Chairman Chris Russo..
To learn more information on how to become a travel agent and open your own on line travel agency go to
http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
To learn more information on how to become a travel agent and open your own on line travel agency go to
http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
Thursday
VIRTUAL LUXURY EXPO 2011
The Virtual Luxury Expo offers free Virtual Travel Seminars. Register and attend our 10 to 15 minute training seminar that provides specialized education and training on the best way to sell and promote our newly launched products and services. http://virtualluxuryexpo.com/register.html
VIRTUAL LUXURY EXPO 2011 PROGRAM:
• What's Happened to the Luxury Customer, a discussion with top supplier and destination executives
• What Has Changed in Terms of Luxury Products & Services
• How to get into the luxury travel agency business, a discussion with top agents about the market today
• What are the trends in upscale travel today, a discussion with top agents about their customers.
• *Past, Present and Future Trends in the Luxury Market.
• Interview with Steve Tracas, President of Vacation.com
Learn how to become a travel agent. Free travel agent training course. Open your on online travel agency.
http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
VIRTUAL LUXURY EXPO 2011 PROGRAM:
• What's Happened to the Luxury Customer, a discussion with top supplier and destination executives
• What Has Changed in Terms of Luxury Products & Services
• How to get into the luxury travel agency business, a discussion with top agents about the market today
• What are the trends in upscale travel today, a discussion with top agents about their customers.
• *Past, Present and Future Trends in the Luxury Market.
• Interview with Steve Tracas, President of Vacation.com
Learn how to become a travel agent. Free travel agent training course. Open your on online travel agency.
http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
Wednesday
Greek Cruse Tours
Learn how to become a travel agent. Free traavel agent course. Open your own online travel agency.
http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
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