301 - Travel Agent Training, Certification, Continuing Ed, Speakers All in One Spot!

Podcast Number 301

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COHOSTED SEGMENT

In today's show we are pleased to have Jim Cloonan and Anita Pagliasso from the Travel Show Marketing Group. Anita and Jim talk about two must attend travel shows.  The first show is coming up October 17 - 19 in Boston.  The second show is coming up in Las Vegas during May 14 -16 at the Venetian Resort and Casino.

Both shows feature industry leaders speaking or in panel discussions where you can learn the travel business from the best. In addition you can earn certifications and continuing education right at the show. Plus there is nothing more valuable than networking with your peers and interacting with vendors on the show floor. Both shows are must attend events for the serious travel professional.

Take a few minutes and listen in as the show's organizers talk about these important events.

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Travel News

 A guide to the travel agent's changing job description

If you are current, laid off or retired teach you can win a free travel agency franchise from CruiseOne.

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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 and Gary at wdwgary@gmail.com.

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The Headhunters
"Paging Mr. Wesley" (mp3)
from "Platinum"
(Owl Studios)

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264 - Free Learning Opportunities at the Mac Computer Expo

Podcast Number 264

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The North Coast Mac Users' Group is holding their annual Mac Computer Expo on October 2, 2010. Lorene is the event manager for the Expo and Barry is heading to California to attend the event. In this show Barry and Lorene talk about the line up of speakers for the event. All of the information presented at the event is useful for any business including the home based travel agent.

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TRAVEL NEWS

Populate your Facebook page, your Tweets and Blog with content using this new service.

Home Based Agent learning opportunities at the TradeShow

Scott Koepf, former NACTA president joins America's Vacation Center as Vice President of Sales

Carnival's new cruise ship the Magic is offering fun features not seen in the cruise industry.

Nexion sold to Tzell Travel

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Visit us on Facebook – Barry at http://www.facebook.com/barry.kantz, Lorene at http://www.facebook.com/lorenerand Gary at http://www.facebook.com/gary.ebels. 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 and Gary is gary222 on Twitter.

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.

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Music in the show is provided Ariel Publicity. The song is, "Matador" by the Skii Harvey. The artist's website is at http://www.skiiharvey.com. Skii Harvey's music is available on Itunes.

241 - Is the Two Nations Travel Show Coming Your Way?

Podcast Number 241

The Two Nation Vacation Travel Show is making its way up the California coast. This is a great opportunity to meet and establish relationships with all sorts of vendors serving the Northwest Coast of the U.S. and Canada. Listen in and learn more.

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TRAVEL NEWS

Now you can talk about Carnival Cruise deals on Facebook!

The 2011 Boston Globe Travel Show

North American travel agents' confident outlook on travel

The pros and cons of travel technology

Disney's new unlimited annual pass

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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.




Barleyjuice
"Jig of Slurs/ Taylor's Fancy" (mp3)
from "Another Round"
(ItsAboutMusic.com)

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231 - Luxury Expo and What's Coming in 2010

Podcast Number 231

Lorene describes her experience at the recent Luxury Expo in Las Vegas. Learn about suppliers and training opportunities available at these Expos. You will want to listen to this show if you've never been to a Luxury Expo and want to learn what they are all about. Barry and Lorene also talk about the guests we will have on the show over the first couple of months of the new year.

Travel News

British Airways flight attendants plan walkout on December 22nd.

A sensitive TSA screening manual is posted on the web.

Midwest Airlines and Frontier expand their destinations by 63 locations.

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.

Duke Ellington
"Jingle Bells" (mp3)
from "Holiday Lounge - The Christmas Remixes"
(Christmas Chill)

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225 - A Las Vegas Adventure

Podcast Number 225

The tables are turned in this show. Lorene interviews Barry about his recent trip to Las Vegas to attend the Blogworld and New Media Conference. The highlight of the trip was a helicopter trip into the Grand Canyon and a return trip that included a night flight above the Las Vegas Strip. You may recognize the Maverick Helicopters ifyou watch the Travel Channel. Maverick has received two out of the ten best helicopter thrills as determined by Travel Channel.

TRAVEL NEWS

The eleven spookiest Halloween destinations.

The tourist tax passes the Senate.

Fire up on the Agent2Agent Forum. Stop by and ask questions about the travel business or contribute your answers to questions. Gary Ebels is soliciting input on the forum about host agencies. If you contribute a posting you may be in line to win a prize!

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

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

Jimmy Wahlsteen
"It's Your Favorite" (mp3)
from "181st Songs"
(Candy Rat Records)

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Fun at the Luxury Travel Expo and the Home Based Travel Agent Expo

Podcast Number One-hundred-thirty-three

Lorene returned from Las Vegas where she attended the Luxury Expo and the Home Based Travel Agent Expo and Conference. Loreen describes the interesting things that she learned and some very interesting experiences that were quite touching.

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

Twelve Girls Band
"The First Noel" (mp3)
from "Twelve Girls of Christmas"
(Domo Records)

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Getting the Most from Attending Conferences and Expos

Podcast Number One-hundred-twenty-seven

Are you attending a travel expo or conference? Listen and learn what you can do to get the most out of your conference experience. Also, networking on the personal level. Are you building relationships or merely trading business cards. Find out what it takes to build relationships.

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

Will Scruggs Jazz Fellowship
"Bluebari Jam" (mp3)
from "Bluebari Jam"
(Summit Records)

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