Email marketing is not dead–as long as you’re doing it right. Email is still a very powerful and viable option for generating leads and cultivating relationships with current and potential clients. But it has to be done right. So how do you do it “right?” Here are a few tips for success: 1) Don’t spam.…
Is there anything better than going somewhere and feeling truly small, truly changed and truly inspired? We think not. Here are five amazing (and shareable) inspiring travel quotes from Project Inspo. Now, where are we going next?
Travel Leaders is the leading travel franchise in the United States. So why be affiliated with them? We’ll tell you the advantages right now: 1. Expand your network There are over 4,000 independent travel agents associated with Travel Leaders across the nation. That’s a pretty amazing potential network of agents you can tap for expertise…
Independent travel agents tell us all the time: Canada is underrated. Some people love to poke fun at the Mounties or call the nation “America’s Hat.” But the fact is that there is not only a lot to do in Canada, its serene beauty is awe-inspiring. Here are a few places we think your clients…
Independent travel agents, you cannot ignore your email and content marketing as a viable tool for finding new clients. And the holidays are a perfect time to get people thinking about travel. How? Here are a few ideas: 1. Ask for referrals You know what they say: referrals are the best marketing. Therefore, send your loyal…
Lost Luggage Arriving at a destination without your luggage is an awful way to start your vacation and your customer deserves better. Travel insurance can reimburse for the replacement of essential items and turn around the bad beginning! Many U.S. Healthcare & Medicare plans don’t cover international travel If clients have an accident or become…
Working from home requires a lot of discipline because, let’s face it, there are a lot of distractions at home: dishes that need to be washed, dogs that need to be walked, kids that need to be tended to, etc. Some people can find themselves doing everything but working when they’re at home. We’ve rounded…
Our agents are always in-the-know about promotions from popular vendors because we notify them! It’s just one more example of how we support our independent agents to help make their home-based travel agency a success. This month’s Norwegian Cruise Line’s promotion is a great one, so read on for details: Norwegian Cruise Line…
If you think “entrepreneur,” you might think of a 20-something white male in a hoodie up at all hours on the Internet. But the truth is that entrepreneurship has changed. The fast-moving tech world is giving rise to all kinds of personalities and people from various backgrounds seeing success. So what can you learn from…
Being a home-based travel agent is a lot of fun, but it also requires a lot of hard work. Think you’ve got what it takes? Take our quiz below and find out! For each true answer, give yourself 3 points. For each false answer, give yourself 1 point. Give yourself the amount of points corresponding…
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