Category Archives: Cruises

187 – Cruising on an Italian Cruise Liner

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Podcast Number One-hundred-eighty-seven Lorene joins the show this week and talks about her recent cruise experience aboard MSC Cruise line. Join us and learn about some of the unique experiences aboard this Italian cruise line. News: Nine signs of a bad travel agent. Disney prospers in tough times. Travel tech gadgets you’ve got to have. … Continue reading 187 – Cruising on an Italian Cruise Liner →

183 – Come Take a Ride With Us on the Best New Cruise Ship of the Year

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Podcast Number One-hundred-eighty-three Have you ever wondered what it is like to take a pre-innaugural cruise on one of the largest and most modern cruise ships in the world. In this podcast you will hear travel agent Deb Gronski describe her two day pre-innaugural cruise on the Celebrity Solstice. News Articles: The Best New Cruise … Continue reading 183 – Come Take a Ride With Us on the Best New Cruise Ship of the Year →

178 – Training That Rewards You With a Free Cruise!

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Barry and Lorene talk with Carolyn Szekeres of Princess Cruise Lines. Carolyn explains the benefits of enrolling in the Princess One Source Academy. The Princess One Source Academy offers you an excellent training opportunity. Plus, when you achieve the Commodore level you qualify for a free cruise. This is a great value because you improve … Continue reading 178 – Training That Rewards You With a Free Cruise! →

177 – The Rules for a Popular Travel Agent ID Card are Changing

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A Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) card gives you recognition as a travel agent. In addition, a CLIA card will allow you to take advantage of discount rates when you are traveling. This is a nice perk for the travel agent. However, the rules for obtaining a CLIA card are changing. Lorene talks about the … Continue reading 177 – The Rules for a Popular Travel Agent ID Card are Changing →

175 – Free Training to Sharpen Your Sales Skills for Selling Cruises

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Sharpen your selling skills. Lorene and Barry talk about online training for the various cruise lines. Increase your knowledge and gain valuable perks as a travel agent. Links to items we discussed: NCL University Royal Caribbean Travel Agent Site Princess Cruise Line One Source Academy GotoMeeting is now available for the Mac. Get a 30 … Continue reading 175 – Free Training to Sharpen Your Sales Skills for Selling Cruises →

172 – Training While Cruising, Check This Out

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Charlie Dubinsky of Cruise and Travel University joins the show to talk about several cruise and training opportunities offered in the near future. The Cruise and Travel University offers amazing training opportunities during cruises on a variety cruise lines. You have the opportunity to complete CLIA courses and obtain CLIA credits on many of the … Continue reading 172 – Training While Cruising, Check This Out →

171 – Turning an Alaska Cruise Into an Alaska Adventure

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Lorene is back from her Alaska cruise. This was more than a cruise because Lorene and Gayle purchased a pre-cruise Alaskan stay and explored the Denali National Park. Listen in and learn how you can help your clients turn an Alaska Cruise into an Alaska adventure. You can book your clients for these tours through … Continue reading 171 – Turning an Alaska Cruise Into an Alaska Adventure →