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A show for and about the travel professional.

The Home Based Travel Agent Show is an affiliate member of the National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA).

08/02/2023

https://www.hometravelagent.net/453-new-orleans-history-hauntings-crime-with-chris-falvey/

Show Notes In today’s show, we are speaking with Chris Falvey with Unique NOLA Tours, and we are going to learn about New Orleans. New Orleans is one of the unique cities in the United States. The city has an immense history that is fascinating and, at the same time, quite colorful. A part of … ...

07/01/2023

The Top Ten Destinations for 2023 - A podcast with Peter Worthy of Audley Travel.

Show Notes Where do people want to travel in 2023? Peter Worthing with Audley Travel explains that Japan and Australia are among the top ten destinations according to Audley Travel’s survey of their clients. In addition to the popular destinations, trains have become a popular mode of travel parti...

01/12/2022

In today's Home Based Travel Agent Show learn about a great business process for booking luxury travel. Lugos Travel has perfected a process for their clients that is a quick and stress free way for them to book luxury travel. Listen to the podcast.

Show Notes Shane Mahoney of Lugos travel joins the show to describe how his company takes the stress out of creating unique luxury travel packages for his clients. The process of creating a unique luxury travel package is time-consuming and stressful for the client. Often the potential client will a...

26/09/2022

Learn about consumer behavior when it comes to spending money on travel in this edition of the Home Based Travel Agent Show.

Show Notes Dara Busch, Co-CEO and head of the consumer team at 5WPR. 5WPR is the ninth-largest travel public relations company in the world. We have the opportunity to speak with Dara in today’s podcast and discuss their recent investigation and report on consumer spending behavior. Specifically, ...

01/09/2022

Are you concerned that your social media presence is not working for you? In this edition of the Home Based Travel Agent Show, we talk about how to make the most of social media to promote your business.

https://www.hometravelagent.net/446-social-media-tips-for-the-travel-advisor-with-cyndee-harrison/

Show Notes Maneuvering the ins and outs of social media can be a complex task but very important for your marketing efforts. Successful businesses today must have a social media presence and a marketing strategy to go with it. It doesn’t matter if you are selling to a local market or you have a na...

22/08/2022

In Demand: This travel agent is turning away clients.

https://www.businessinsider.com/travel-agent-in-demand-amid-post-covid-pandemic-travel-2022-8

Melissa Miller Lonsk insists that the industry is not a dying one. "People think it's going away with the Internet, but it's just changing," she said.

19/07/2022

Have you ever seen the stars under a dark sky? Chances are you haven't because 80% of the U.S. is blanketed with artificial light at night. Now you can discover dark skies in Luxury at Clear Sky Resorts. Listen to our podcast and discover more.
https://www.hometravelagent.net/445-luxury-under-a-dark-sky-at-clear-sky-resorts/

Show Notes Exploring nature and spending time in environments that is conducive to such activities is growing in popularity among all age groups. Combining exploring the Grand Canyon, and native cultures, and adding in luxury accommodations where you can spend your nights gazing at dark skies is a w...

19/07/2022

Learn about a great way to explore a city in our podcast with WeVenture Tours.
https://www.hometravelagent.net/444-discover-cities-like-never-before-with-david-naczycz/

Show Notes Unlocking the hidden treasures in our cities is easy when you have a kind person showing you around; showing you the culture, exploring the food, and letting you in on the history. Finding these treasures is a real joy whether you are a first-time visitor or even if you’ve been to the c...

23/06/2022

Have you heard of astrotourism? Expand your horizons and business opportunities with astrotourism. Listen to this show and learn more.
https://www.hometravelagent.net/443-astrotourism-with-michael-marlin/

Show Notes Space tourism is all about looking down whereas astrotourism is all about looking up as Michael Marlin describes astrotourism in this podcast. We have lost a precious resource over the last twenty to thirty years and that is a dark sky where, with the naked eye, we can see the Milky Way a...

17/06/2022

Health and wellness travel is a big thing. In this podcast we talk about yoga retreats which could be called yoga adventures where you make new friends. Also, in this episode is an opportunity for travel agents.

https://www.hometravelagent.net/442-health-and-wellness-travel-yoga-retreats-with-rachel-roberts/

Show Notes Today, for most people, travel is about the experience and not so much about acquiring things and partying. Millennials want to travel to have an experience they can share with friends on social media. Environmental awareness, healthy diets, exercise, spirituality, and a desire for new ex...

01/06/2022

Rail travel is a great add-on to your client's cruise experience. Our latest show is all about rail travel and how you can easily add this breathtaking experience to your offerings.

https://www.hometravelagent.net/441-beautiful-adventures-by-rail-with-jim-marini/

Show Notes Rail travel has something to offer everyone; the speed of bullet trains, the scenic journey through beautiful landscapes, or the nostalgia of vintage trains. Rail travel isn’t about the destination as much as it is about the journey. A rail journey is an excellent, pre or post, add on t...

10/05/2022

What does traveling different mean for many families? Listen to our latest show and find out.

https://www.hometravelagent.net/440-traveling-different-with-dawn-m-barclay/

Show Notes Travel has its own set of challenges, the TSA, passports and visas, renting cars, finding a hotel, and many others. But, what if you add the challenge of traveling with a child who is on the autism spectrum? And, why is this important for the travel agent or the travel trade? It’s impor...

11/04/2022

In show number 439 we talk about one of the most important aspects of the travel business and for any business owner. Please join us and listen to the latest episode of the Home Based Travel Agent Show.
https://www.hometravelagent.net/439-put-on-your-business-owners-hat-and-know-your-numbers/

Show Notes One of the most important aspects of your business, right along with making sales and servicing your clients, is to know your numbers. In fact, if you don’t know your numbers, there is a 90% chance that you will go out of business. Knowing your numbers is all about tracking your income,...

21/03/2022

In this podcast, Peter Klayman and I discuss the importance of creating experiences for your customer and following that with service that will make your clients flock back to you for more.

https://www.hometravelagent.net/438-are-you-selling-a-product-a-service-or-an-experience/

Show Notes A commodity is a mass-produced or non-specialized product. The travel products you offer could fall into the category of a commodity. This is not where you want to be as a travel advisor. First and foremost you want to offer your clients an experience coupled with outstanding service. Thi...

09/03/2022

In my latest podcast, my guest and I talk about airfares and what impacts those fares. Plus we talk about how to save money on a plane ticket, from booking to the day you fly, without changing your itinerary.

https://www.hometravelagent.net/437-airfares-are-chaotic-but-heres-how-to-save-your-clients-money/

Show Notes Airfares are chaotic, and the old models that tell you to book thirty days in advance, or any other time frame, no longer apply (if they ever did). Airfares are affected by pandemic inspired consumer behavior, labor shortages, rising fuel prices, new travel restrictions, and many other th...

11/02/2022

The Magic is Back in Disney!

https://www.statista.com/chart/22478/disney-revenue-by-segment/?utm_source=Statista+Newsletters&utm_campaign=664249ad5e-All_InfographTicker_daily_COM_AM_KW03_2022_Tu_COPY&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_662f7ed75e-664249ad5e-338783266

This chart shows Disney's quarterly revenue broken down by segment.

10/02/2022

Update: I've released a new podcast. Please check it out. Thank you!

https://www.hometravelagent.net/435-this-is-the-year-of-the-travel-comeback/

Show Notes: The travel industry is leaping forward as we reach a critical mass of people accepting the risk of the virus and returning to travel. According to several surveys, people are ready to spend big on their vacations. Travelers are embracing open space destinations, upscale travel, and healt...

19/01/2022

Hi Everyone! Host Agency Reviews is having a virtual event called "Host Week." Steph Lee and her team have a great lineup of speakers and topics for the event. Host week takes place from January 23rd through the 29th and it is a free event open to all. Plan some time to jump in and participate.

https://hostagencyreviews.com/events/2022/host-week-2022

Back by popular demand, HAR is pulling out all the stops for Host Week, Jan. 23rd-29th! What is Host Week? It’s a week-long celebration of hosted travel agents and the industry that supports them.

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