236 - The Mardis Gras, the Super Bowl and Travel Agents

Podcast Number 236

Leslie Straughan from the New Orleans Convention and Visitor's Bureau joins Barry and Lorene to talk about New Orleans and travel agents.  If you are booking a cruises embarking from New Orleans you will want to contact the New Orleans Convention and Visitor's Bureau.  The Convention and Visitor's Bureau offers pre and post cruise tours of New Orleans that pay commissions to travel agents.  Plus you will receive coupons and discounts from the New Orleans Convention and Visitor's Bureau that add value to your services for your clients.  Listen in to learn more about New Orleans and fam trips for travel agents.

You can contact Leslie at 800-748-8695 Extension 5018, or visit www.neworleanscvb.com.

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TRAVEL NEWS

A Russian designed super jet is expected to give a boost to regional airport service.

Billions for high speed rail but what about our 50 year old air traffic control system?

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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.



Nick Hollywood
"Deep Henderson" (mp3)
from "White Mink : Black Cotton (Electro Swing vs Speakeasy Jazz)"
(Freshly Squeezed Music)

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235 - Wallaroos to Webinars as We Talk About How to Learn More About Australia

Podcast Number 235

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Jeff Adam of AAT Kings tours joins Barry and Lorene in the co-hosted segment to talk about Australia and the AAT King webinars. Jeff encourages travel agents to sign up for the webinars and become educated about Australia and about the tours you can offer your clients. Send Jeff an email to join their email list and sign up for the webinars. Jeff's email is jeff.adam@aatking.com. And you can check out their website at www.aatking.com.

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TRAVEL NEWS

British Holiday Inn offers human bed warmers!

Tips on keeping your New Year's resolutions

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If you are the early adopter type, join us on Google Wave. Search for “travel agent” and you will find the Travel Sellers’ Wave.

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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.

Lemon
"Lets Go! BIKINI" (mp3)
from "Eclectrik"
(Freshly Squeezed Music)

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234 - Something New in 2010 to Boost Your Commissions - Monogram

Podcast Number 234

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Kathleen Kavanaugh joins Barry and Lorene in the co-hosted segment. Kathleen is the home based travel agent channel manager for the Globus Family of Brands. Kathleen describes a new product call Monogram. Monogram offers simplified booking for pre and post cruise trips. Monogram has a great commission structure for travel agents. Plus you can earn commission on air fare if you book your client's flights through Monogram.

You can find training on the new Monogram product at http://www.globusfamilypartners.com. You can contact Kathleen at the website, http://www.globusathome.com.

Travel News

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines continues scheduled stops in Haiti - delivering relief supplies.

Visit us on Facebook - Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz, and Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener.

Keep up with us on Twitter.com Lorene's Twitter name is lorener, Barry's Twitter name is kantzb

If you are the early adopter type, join us on Google Wave. Search for "travel agent" and you will find the Travel Sellers' Wave.

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

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.

Shilts
"Mrs Magic" (mp3)
from "A Hat Trick from HeadBoppin"
(ARTizen Records)

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233 - The Intimacy of the World's Largest Cruise Ship

Podcast Number 233

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The largest cruise ship on earth is the subject of this show's co-hosted segment. Deb Gronski of Harrison Avenue Travel had the opportunity to take a fam trip on the Oasis of the Seas shortly after the ship's maiden voyage. Deb describes the seven neighborhoods on the ship and talks about the intimate feel of the ship despit its size. Deb shares some tips about booking clients for a cruise on this magnificent ship.

You can learn more and see Deb's photos on Facebook. Simply search for Harrison Avenue Travel on Facebook and become a fan.

Travel News

Travel Leader's 2010 Travel Survey

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If you are the early adopter type, join us on Google Wave. Search for "travel agent" and you will find the Travel Sellers' Wave.

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

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.

The Phenomenal Handclap Band
"15 to 20 (feat. Lady Tigra)" (mp3)
from "The Phenomenal Handclap Band"
(Friendly Fire Recordings)

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