Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15

Welcome to Friday 15! Today Maureen is going to take a look at the best host agencies, selling river cruises, and river cruises as a niche. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agency https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplier https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/find-a-travel-niche https...

This week on Friday 15, Maureen chats about whether you should be hosted or not, if hosts provide leads, and travel school. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/travel-agent-chatter-vol-5-karen-hurlbut-hurlbut-travel https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/lary-neron-airfare-consultant https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/w...

This week on Friday 15, Maureen chats about whether you should be hosted or not, if hosts provide leads, and travel school. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tagged/choose-a-host https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-10-benefits-of-using-a-host-agency https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplier https://hostagencyreviews.com...

This week on Friday 15 Maureen chats about switching host agencies, finding a host agency, and which host offer adventure travel! Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: • https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/5-best-business-credit-cards-for-travel-agency-rewards • https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/best-credit-card-rewards-travel-agency • https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/top-trave...

This week on Friday 15 Maureen chats about switching host agencies, finding a host agency, and which host offer adventure travel! Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: Independent Travel Agent Contracts How to Choose a Host How to Find the Best Host Agency Host Agency Map How to Find a Travel Niche Travel Preferred Supplier A Travel Agent Guide to Researching & Qualifying Sup...

This week on Friday 15, Steph and Maureen chat about going solo and working with suppliers! Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode : https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-travel-consortia-travel-coops https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-advisor-guide-researching-qualifying-suppliers https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-need-eo-insurance https://hostagen...

This week on Friday 15, Steph and Maureen chat about what conferences to attend, type of travel industry jobs, and how to prepare for the return to travel! Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: • https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-agency-consortia-education • https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/make-your-travel-conference-count • https://hostagencyreviews.com/events/category/...

This week on Friday 15, Maureen goes solo and chats about Host Preferred Suppliers, Returning to the Industry, and Host Suppliers Sales Team. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-travel-consortia-travel-coops https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tagged/choose-a-host https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplier https://host...

Hear from a 26-year travel industry veteran and host of the radio show Traveling Culturati, about how she’s successfully tackled her agency’s multiple brands, created a successful frequent traveler program, and blended her passions together to form a unique niche. We promise you’ll leave with multiple creative ways to grow your agency! Whether through ideas on how to grow your agency through radio...

This week on Friday 15, Steph and Maureen chat about commission overrides, company logos, and budget host agencies. Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-agency-commission-plan-comparison-calculator https://www.canva.com/ https://99designs.com/ https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/why-your-travel-agency-needs-a-style-guide https://hostagencyr...

This week on Friday 15, Steph chats about the coveted IATA/ITANA card, more on E&O insurance and if you or your host should hold it, and about active military/veteran host discounts. Here's a short and sweet list of helpful resources for today’s episode: https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/survey https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-a-clia-number https://youtu.be/a3aO4UpZN04 https://hosta...

This week on Friday 15, Steph is going to address the elephant in the room: fake reviews on the site. She’s going to chat on different kinds of fake reviews, why and how they happen, how we respond when one slips through the cracks, and what the HAR crew does to prevent them in the first place (spoiler alert, we do A LOT!). So grab your magnifying glass, put on your fedora, and learn from HAR and...

In this week's Friday 15, Steph Lee chats on three key industry issues: What is a Host Agency? Agency with Multiple Brands Do I Need an LLC if I Buy a Franchise? If you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har. News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!...

A LIST OF RELEVANT RESOURCES FOR TODAY’S EPISODE: https://hostagencyreviews.com/survey https://har.news/vote https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/setting-up-travel-agencys-financials https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/5-best-business-credit-cards-for-travel-agency-rewards https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agents-need-eo-insurance https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/travel-agent-...

In our 16th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee chats about Hawaii seller of travel license and you get to meet the whole HAR team! If you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har. News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips! A List of Relevant Resources for T...

This previously aired June 18, 2021 In our 15th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee chats on three key industry issues: 1. Booking with Non-Preferred Suppliers 2. How to Start a Travel Agency 3. Travel Agent Training (What's available + when to take it) If you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har. N...

In HAR’s lucky 14th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee brain nearly explodes with knowledge about: 1. Lead Programs for Travel Agents 2. Travel Agents vs. Online Booking 3. Belonging to Multiple Host Agencies 4. Should Your Niche Be in Your Agency's Name? If you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if you can stump Steph!) Har...

In HAR’s lucky 13th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee's brain nearly explodes with knowledge about: 1. Non-Local Hosts + BDM Relationships (Does being non-local hurt you?) 2. Hosts for Non-US Nationals w/US-based Agency (What are the options?) 3. How Can New Advisors Find Clients If you have a travel industry questions, Steph likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here (bonus points if...

In HAR’s 12th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee imparts critical knowledge on starting and running a travel agent. Here’s what she covers this week: Where to Display Your SOT # (Hosted IC Exemptions) MLMs vs. Host Agencies (What's the Difference?) A List of Relevant Resources: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-license https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-a-host-agency https://hos...

In HAR’s 11th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee shares more travel agent tips and tricks, answering the latest travel industry questions that have come across her desk. Here’s what she’ll cover: Going from Hosted to Indie (What should I know?) Paying Yourself a Salary (How to Budget with an LLC) Resources we go over: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditation https://hostagencyre...

In HAR’s 10th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee shares more travel agent tips and tricks, answering the latest travel industry questions that have come across her desk. Here’s what she’ll cover: Cruise Ship Tracker App (We've got one!) Storing Clients CC Info (How to do it securely) New Agents: TRIPKIT vs. ASTA Roadmap Course (Which is better?) Join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for a p...

In HAR’s 9th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee shares more travel agent tips and tricks, answering the latest travel industry questions that have come across her desk. Here’s what she’ll cover: Question IC with a Host vs. Sub Agent (What's the difference?) Travel Agency Business Plan (Do you need one?) Booking FITs Outside Your Host Agency (What to know.) Join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 1...

This week, in our 8th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee covers a lot of ground in a short time! She shares pearls of wisdom on signing host contract as a personal rep of LLC, how to start charging fees, and do expensive hosts = better hosts?

She came from the world of non-profits with her eyes set on helping people of all abilities travel. Learn how this Indiana agent uses her agency to give back. You’ll walk away with LOADS of knowledge and some actionable tips to help your agency be more comfortable booking accessible travel. Tune in to hear about why she set up a travel accessibility advocacy non-profit (lots of words, I know) alon...

This week, in our 7th episode of Friday 15, Steph Lee covers a lot of ground in a short time! She shares pearls of wisdom using your home address for your home-based business (yay or nay?), whether co-working spaces are worth it, what to ask hosts about their Error & Omissions insurance policies, and the reviews logistic of U.S.-based agents booking travel for foreign nationals. Join us on Fri...