246 - Wild Ladies, Wild Alaska, Great Travel Agent Training

Podcast Number 246

Tania Hancock from the Anchorage Visitors and Convention Bureau talks about the web based training they are offering for the travel agent. The Anchorage Wild Expert (AWE) training will certify you as an Anchorage expert, complete with a diploma and a chance to win prizes. You don't want to miss out on this training. Listen in and learn more.

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TRAVEL NEWS

What will it mean to the travel industry if Google purchases ITA Software?

ITA Software's airline search engine

Are you a proactive travel agent or are you an order taker?

In a crisis, it's best to have a travel agent on your side!

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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.



Theresa Kelly
"Art of Destruction" (mp3)
from "Handshoes and Horsegrenades"
(Satya Dharma Music)

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245 - Traveling to Asia

Podcast Number 245

Ambrose Bittner from Red Lantern Journeys talks about traveling to Asia.  Traveling in Asia is all about experiencing a culture most of us are not familiar with.  Red Lantern Journeys can help you make your client's experience in Asia rich and rewarding.  Listen in as we talk about Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

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TRAVEL NEWS

Iceland's erupting volcano is causing havoc for travelers.

Iceland's erupting volcano is creating a boom for European hotels.

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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 Shanghai Restoration Project & Amos Winbush
"Babylon of the Orient" (mp3)
from "The Shanghai Restoration Project"
(Undercover Culture Music)

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244 - Port of Miami

Podcast Number 244

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The tables are turned as Lorene interviews Barry about his recent trip to Miami. Barry talks about his experience with the Hotel Epic, a Kimpton Hotel. Barry gives you insight into dining and hotel experiences in Miami that you can use when booking clients on a cruise embarking from the Port of Miami.

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TRAVEL NEWS

Can Twitter bring you busines? An article in the Wall Street Journal says yes!

Travel agent versus the travel search engine - the travel agent WINS!

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

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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.






Kelley Ryan
"Heart And Bone" (mp3)
from "Twist"
(Manatee Records)

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