One of the biggest benefits to being an independent travel agent with Travel Leaders is the ability for you to work from home. Working from home can be a convenient and cost-efficient way to run your travel business. If you’ve never worked from home before, the first step is setting up a home office that…
Being a travel agent can be an extremely rewarding and fun career that allows you to help people see the world. But it’s not a career for everyone. It requires a lot of dedication, personality, and attention to detail. If you’re ready to start your career as a travel agent, follow these tips to be…
Travel sales isn’t easy. In fact, it takes a lot of customer service and going the extra mile to make it work. At Outside Agent Link, we know that not all host agencies are one-size-fits all. Here are five tips for choosing the right agency for you: 1. Consider fees vs. return Many host agencies…
Our sister company, Thomas Hogan Vacations, is no stranger to helping out stranded travelers, and this week was no different. Due to Winter Storm Jonas, we had clients seemingly stuck in San Juan, Puerto Rico (because their travel took them through Charlotte, NC). They were told that all flights were canceled and the airlines weren’t…
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…
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