Home Based Travel Agent Podcast: June 2011

296 - All About Fam Trips for the Travel Agent

COHOSTED SEGMENT

This week's co hosted segment focuses on familiarization trips (fam trips). Travel agents have opportunities to visit hotels, resorts and cruise ships. Most fam trips are paid for, or subsidized by the resort, hotel or cruise line. The goal of the familiarization trip is to have the travel agent learn about the property and become more effective at selling the property. Gary Ebels, Lorene Romero and Barry talk about their experiences with familiarization trips.

TRAVEL NEWS

Spirit Airlines attracting business with pole dancers

Strange jobs exist out there in the travel business

The airliner of the future may let you play a round of golf at 35,000 feet

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Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz

Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener

Gary at http://www.facebook.com/gary.ebels.

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On Twitter

Lorene’s Twitter name is lorener

Barry’s Twitter name is kantzb

Gary's Twitter name is gary222

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 and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.

Gretchen Parlato
"Circling" (mp3)
from "The Lost and Found"
(ObliqSound)

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295 - Adventures in Alaska

Podcast Number 295

COHOSTED SEGMENT

Mico Godinez returns to the show to talk about his adventures in Alaska. Mico has spent five years in Alaska exploring the waterways, mountains and wilderness. Mico joins us to talk about his adventures and fascination with the beauty of Alaska. Join us to learn more about this great state.

TRAVEL NEWS

A new Starwood Hotel is opening in China every other week

Princess stories on Facebook

IATA describes the future in airline passenger security screening

Visit us on Facebook –

Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz

Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener

Gary at http://www.facebook.com/gary.ebels.

Join the Home Based Travel Agent Show Facebook Group.

On Twitter

Lorene’s Twitter name is lorener

Barry’s Twitter name is kantzb

Gary's Twitter name is gary222

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 and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.

Kristin Berardi Meets The Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra
"Mr Jackson" (mp3)
from "Kristin Berardi Meets The Jazzgroove Mothership Orchestra"
(Jazzhead)

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294 - The Big Island

Podcast Number 293

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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 agents selling the Hawaiian destination should immerse themselves in the culture because it is a major selling point. In this show Waynette talks about the Hawaiian culture and beauty, plus she tell us about an upcoming fam trip offered by NACTA and the Big Island Visitors' Bureau. This fam trip will immerse you in the Hawaiian culture and prepare you with excitement to share with your clients. Space is limited for this fam so you will have to act quickly. You can contact Waynette at wkwon@hvcb.org.

TRAVEL NEWS

Will a smart phone become your wallet?

Grand Rapids LipDub video goes viral

Travel Insurance Review is offering a mini course on travel insurance

Visit us on Facebook –

Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz

Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorener

Gary at http://www.facebook.com/gary.ebels.

Join the Home Based Travel Agent Show Facebook Group.

On Twitter

Lorene’s Twitter name is lorener

Barry’s Twitter name is kantzb

Gary's Twitter name is gary222

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 and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.