166 - The Luxury and Hospitality of MSC Cruise Lines Will Have Your Clients Coming Back for More

Podcast Number One-hundred-sixty-six

Lorene and I talk with Nicola Iannone, Director of National Accounts for MSC Cruise Lines. Nicola describes the experience of cruising on their luxury ships. Plus you will learn how MSC supports travel agents by offering extra commission on shore excursions and pre and post stays. Satisfied clients are a building block for your business. The service and attention your clients receive on an MSC cruise will have them coming back to you for more. To learn more go to the MSC travel agent site at http://www.msccruisesagent.com/

If you haven't seen the "Last Lecture" then check it out on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo

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Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Aline de Lima
"Renda Minha / Mulher Rendeira" (mp3)
from "Açaí"
(Naive)

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165 - NCL University, Learn, Have Fun and Boost Your Business

Podcast Number One-hundred-sixty-five

Schools about to start and what better time to sign up for NCL University. NCL University is the most interactive informal travel training available today. At NCLU you will receive training, receive CLIA credits and qualify for discounted cruises aboard NCL. Listen to the show and learn more about the NCLU.

I received an email from Monika looking for more information about becoming a space tourism specialist. She heard about this specialty in HBTA Show 100 and wanted more information. I did some research and discovered the only host agency working with Virgin Galactic, the space tour company, is Virtuoso. Watching the movie on Virtuoso's specialty page is fascinating and makes me want to sign up for the space journey. I've included a link to the page HERE.


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This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

Check out Blubrry. It's a great place to be a listener. You can comment on podcasts you listen to and you can sign up to be friends with the podcasters on the Blubrry Network. Go over to Blubrry, sign up and become my friend. I would like to get to know all of you!

Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Yomo Toro
"Mambo Oriental" (mp3)
from "Funky Jibaro"
(Soundscape)

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164 - Learn How You and Your Clients Can Breeze Through Airport Security

Podcast Number One-hundred-sixty-four

How valuable is your time? In this show we talk with David Pfeifer, V.P. for Operations and Sales for CLEAR. CLEAR works with the Transportation and Security Agency to clear you as a verified traveler. Once cleared, you will breeze through those long lines at the security check points in many major airports. Listen to the show and learn more about how you can save your valuable time when you travel.

Barry talks about his efforts and frustrations while attempting to purchase the new Iphone. Being an early adopter does have its drawbacks.

Check out the new AGENT2AGENT forum at http://agent2agent.lefora.com/forum/

This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

Check out Blubrry. It's a great place to be a listener. You can comment on podcasts you listen to and you can sign up to be friends with the podcasters on the Blubrry Network. Go over to Blubrry, sign up and become my friend. I would like to get to know all of you!

Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Natacha Atlas, The Mazeeka Ensemble
"Ya Laure Hobouki" (mp3)
from "Ana Hina"
(World Village UK)

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163 - Get Ready to Set Your Sweet Tooth Sailing - Chocolate Tours

Podcast Number One-hundred-sixty-three

Seattle is a great town and an exceptional spot for food and a growing reputtation for fine chocolate. Lorene and Barry interview Michel Brotman of Simply Seattle and the Chocolate Box. Michels' company conducts tours of chocolate factories in Seattle. The next time you are in Seattle, or your send clients to Seattle, do yourself or your clients a favor and book a tasty tour of Seattle's chocolate hotspots.

In show number 117 back in August of 2007, we interviewed Susan Foster the author of "Smart Packing for Today's Travelers." With airlines charging for checked baggage it may be time to go back and review what Susan had to say.

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This podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting

Check out Lorenes travel agent website at www.sharptonguedconsulting.com.

Check out Blubrry. It's a great place to be a listener. You can comment on podcasts you listen to and you can sign up to be friends with the podcasters on the Blubrry Network. Go over to Blubrry, sign up and become my friend. I would like to get to know all of you!

Stop by my travel business site Special Destinations where you can just browse or create your own account and blog. Would you like to get more information about the travel business, about life and about business in general? Check out my personal blog at http://www.hometravelagent.net/WordPress/ Thank you for listening to the Home Based Travel Agent Podcast. You can email me at barry@hometravelagent.net or email Lorene at sharptongued@mac.com

Magic Slim
"Crazy Woman" (mp3)
from "The Essential Magic Slim"
(Blind Pig Records)

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