Home Based Travel Agent Podcast: June 2010

255 - Is Technology Really Helping You Connect With Clients?

Podcast Number 255

Lorene recently worked with a client who was nervous about booking travel with someone she never met. With the help of the client's son, Lorene was able to build the client's trust with the aid of technology. Listen in and learn how Lorene connected with this client.

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Old style travel agents doing well despite predictions of their demise.

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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.

Sea of Bees
"Willis" (mp3)
from "Songs for the Ravens"
(Crossbill Records)

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Labels: technology, Travel Agents

254 - Vancouver, a Beautiful Opportunity for Pre and Post Cruise Visits

Podcast Number 254

Vancouver is the focus of today's show. Ryan Robutka, the sales and market development manager for Tourism Vancouver joins Barry and Lorene for the show. Vancouver is a great city for your clients to spend time before a cruise or after a cruise. Ryan describes what your clients can experience in a couple of days. Listen to the show and learn more so you can give your clients the best beautiful Vancouver has to offer.

You can call Tourism Vancouver at (604) 682-2222, or email Ryan at rrobutka@tourismvancouver.com for more information.

Lorene assembled a montage of photos she took while visiting the Pacific Northwest. The link to Lorene's photos of the Pacific NW - http://is.gd/cjNtZ

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Flight attendant helps land a Boeing 767 at Chicago's O'hare airport.

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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.

Pink Martini
"Ou est ma tete?" (mp3)
from "Splendor in the Grass"
(Heinz Records)

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Labels: Alaska, Cruises, Vancouver

253 - TravelQuest, A Host Agency for the New and Seasoned Travel Agent

Podcast Number 253

Stephanie Lee from TravelQuest host agency describes the benefits of their host agency. TravelQuest was founded in 1998, by Bonnie Lee. Bonnie saw a need for a quality, values based host agency. Bonnie's vision came from her experiences with host agencies that failed to pay commission and offered poor service to their agents. Bonnie, and her daughter Stephanie have built a host agency that is focused upon what a travel agent needs to succeed - including training and strong back office support. Listen in and learn more about TravelQuest.

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Visit us on Facebook – Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz, and Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener. Join the Home Based Travel Agent Show Facebook Group.

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

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.

On The Spot Trio

"Straight Out the Garden" (mp3)

from "Straight Out The Garden"

(U & L Records, Inc.)

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Labels: Host Agencies

252 - Travel Agent Friendly Amawaterways

Podcast Number 252

Anna Figueroa from Amawaterways teams up with Barry and Lorene to describe the fantastic voyages her company can provide for your clients. Amawaterways has seven ships that sail European and Asian waterways where your clients will enjoy the intimate setting of a riverboat cruise. Anna describes the many amenities provided on the cruise including gourmet meals, hotel style beds, exemplary service, free wifi and much more. Perhaps your clients are ready to experience a change from the Caribbean cruise to a more exotic riverboat cruise experience. Amawaterways does not market directly to the consumer thereby supporting travel agents. Listen in and learn more about fam trips and how Amawaterways can help your business.

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Visit us on Facebook – Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz, and Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener. Join the Home Based Travel Agent Show Facebook Group.

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

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.