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Podcast Number 293 Try GoToMeeting Free for Thirty Days COHOSTED SEGMENT There are many destinations that have beautiful beaches and gorgeous scenery but Waynette Kwon, of the Big Island Visitors’ Bureau explains that Hawaii has a unique culture. The unique culture adds a remarkable component to the beautiful beaches and gorgeous scenery of Hawaii. Travel … Continue reading 294 – The Big Island
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Podcast Number 293 Try GoToMeeting Free for Thirty Days COHOSTED SEGMENT The fact that Celebrity Cruise Lines goes all out for travel agent is supported by the fact that 90% of their business is booked through their travel agent channel. Cris DeSouza from Celebrity joins Barry and Lorene to talk about exciting developments at Celebrity … Continue reading 293 – Celebrity Goes All Out for Travel Agents
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Podcast Number 292 Try GoToMeeting Free for Thirty Days COHOSTED SEGMENT Edie Bornstein, Azamara’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing is on board to talk about the great opportunities Azamara Club Cruises offer travel agents. Learn about the value proposition this luxury cruise line offers your clients. You can contact Edie at ebornstein@azamaraclubcruises.com. TRAVEL NEWS … Continue reading 292 – Azamara Club Cruises Offers Destination Immersion
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Podcast Number 291 Try GoToMeeting Free for Thirty Days COHOSTED SEGMENT Chris Austin from Starwood Hotels joins today’s show. Chris is Starwoods Vice President for Global Retail Leisure and Luxury Sales. Starwood Hotels is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and they value their relationship with travel professionals. Chris explains the Starwood … Continue reading 291 – Starwood Hotels and Starwood Pro for the Travel Agents
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Podcast Number 290 Try GoToMeeting Free for Thirty Days COHOSTED SEGMENT Penney Rudicil, the National Association of Career Travel Agents technology guru, joins Lorene and Barry in the co-hosted segment. Penney talks about the upcoming Tech Fest hosted by NACTA in Deerfield, Illinois. NACTA is planning other Tech Fests for travel agents on the west … Continue reading 290 – NACTA’s Technology Training and Tools for the Travel Agent
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Podcast Number 289 Try GoToMeeting Free for Thirty Days COHOSTED SEGMENT Fort Lauderdale has always been travel agent friendly says Josh Winston, Associate Director of Sales for the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors’ Bureau. Josh joins the show to talk about what Fort Lauderdale has to offer your clients. Fort Lauderdale has many attractions … Continue reading 289 – Travel Agent Friendly Fort Lauderdale
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Podcast Number 288 Try GoToMeeting Free for Thirty Days BUSINESS SEGMENT We put the business segment on hold for this week. The co-hosted segment is full of business tips and advice for the travel agent. CO HOSTED SEGMENT Kathleen Kavanagh of the Globus Family of Brands talks about her many experiences as a travel professional. … Continue reading 288 – A Long Time Participant in the Travel Industry Shares Her Wisdom and Experiences
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Podcast Number 287 Try GoToMeeting Free for Thirty Days BUSINESS SEGMENT Don’t fight the internet as competition, use it in your favor. Do your research and learn your strengths in your market niche. CO HOSTED SEGMENT Gary Ebels talks about Disney Cruises and their expansion to the west coast. Gary also talks about Disney’s excellent … Continue reading 287 – Disney Cruises and Disney Education for the Travel Agent
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Podcast Number 286 BUSINESS SEGMENT Search engine optimization (SEO) and what it means for your travel agent business. Check out this article in PC World if you want some quick tips in writing on how to optimize your website. The article is titled, “Five Tips to Improve Ranking and Increase Traffic.” CO HOSTED SEGMENT Today’s … Continue reading 286 – The World of Coffee and What SEO Means for Your Travel Business
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Podcast Number 285 CO HOSTED SEGMENT Steven Echtman joins the show to talk about Hearplanet. Hearplanet is a personal tour guide in your pocket. Actually it’s a sophisticated app for your iPhone or Android powered smart phone. Geolocation along with powerful search features will lead you on a discovery of what’s around you, or what’s … Continue reading 285 – Promote Yourself as a Destination Expert on Hearplanet