HAR's Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15
434 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsWe’ve got two listening delights for you on this channel, folks! 😲
The first is Travel Agent Chatter (TAC), a spotlight interview of a wide variety of travel advisors that we publish every quarter.
The second is our shorter, but more frequent Friday 15 series, where every Friday we answer your travel industry questions for — you guessed it — 15 minutes!
Travel Agent Chatter -- a Host Agency Reviews audio series -- talks about all things travel. We specialize in-depth interviews with travel agents from all walks of life.
Whether you’re a new or experienced travel advisor, we help you up your game by sharing where other travel agencies have found success and offering inspiring stories from the front lines!
Transcripts, videos and show notes of the TAC episodes can be found at https://hostagencyreviews.com/TAC
And every Friday at 12pm CT we publish the Friday 15 to our TAC feed. It’s 15 minutes over the lunch hour, where we answer your travel industry questions. Submit your questions and watch videos of the Friday 15 at https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15.
Travel Agent Chatter and the Friday 15 are hosted by Steph Lee, the founder of the website Host Agency Reviews and travel industry veteran. She's insatiably curious. A lover of travel, writing, gardening & the stars. Most importantly, she ♥'s her dogs, Fennec and Orion!
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(158) Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA?
May 31, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MB(158) Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA? In episode 158 Steph is flying solo! We’ve got some great questions and requests from our audience this week, so have a listen! 1. Not a question but a request... PLEASE discuss agent etiquette on FAMs. From the unwritten rules of don't sit on the bed or use a toilet to the obvious ones of show up on time, don't solicit guests, etc. There seems to be a lack of awareness and understanding lately. —Becky S....
(157) Friday 15 Encore (Vol. 92)
May 24, 2024 17:00 - 16 minutes - 107 MBWelcome to Friday 15! For today's Friday 15 throwback, we are re-streaming Vol. 92 from Feb. 2023, where Steph chatted about acquiring a GDS system without a host, attending FAM trips through other host/consortiums, using a payment system without using a host, and do you need to be certified to work with a host. Helpful Resources: https://asta.org/become (Use code HAR149 to save 50%) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-accreditation (More on IATA/ARC) https://gbta.org/ (Global ...
(157) Friday 15 Encore (92)
May 24, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 127 MBWelcome to Friday 15! For today's Friday 15 throwback, we are re-streaming Vol. 92 from Feb. 2023, where Steph chatted about acquiring a GDS system without a host, attending FAM trips through other host/consortiums, using a payment system without using a host, and do you need to be certified to work with a host. 00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15 with Steph Lee! 01:44 | Acquiring a GDS System Without a Host 09:19 | Attending FAMS with Other Hosts 10:11 | Payment System without a Host 14:27 | C...
[Ep. 156] Friday 15 (GTN Co-Host)
May 17, 2024 00:00 - 25 minutes - 48 MBIn episode 156 Steph is so excited to co-host with Meredith Calloway of GTN! You’ve sent along some fabulous questions this week, so please join us for some great Friday afternoon conversation! Here's Today's Questions! 1. Hi! I’d like to charge a fee for my business. I plan to specialize in luxury, which I think will make it easier to charge a fee, like Courtnie in your last podcast said. What is the best rate to charge? Any other fee-charging tips? —Anonymous 2. I'm currently with a Vi...
Importance of HA with leads? Providing private info to an HA? Write-offs for cruises?
May 10, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MBIn episode 155 Steph co-hosts with Jenn Lee of TPI and their new franchise Vacation Planners! We’ve got some great, in-depth questions from you this week, so let’s get down to business. Join us! 1. Hello Stephanie, I am new to the industry and I am trying to find a travel host. If I am geared towards making money and want to make this a full-time job, would it be better to choose a host agency that offers leads? Would that make a difference? —Nina C. 2. If I am signing a contract with a ho...
(154) Contract obligations after leaving a HA? Switch to Travefy? Balancing FT job with TA work?
May 03, 2024 00:00 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBIn episode 154 Steph co-hosts Stephanie Gries of Travefy. (It’s a special Stephanie and Stephanie episode!) They’ve got some big questions to cover, so grab your note-taking materials and get ready to study up! 1. Hello HAR, I have learned so much from your site and have found it to be an invaluable resource, I only wish I had found it sooner! I been a travel advisor for about 3 years. I recently left my host. There were some areas of the business that I did not feel the owners were keeping ...
(153) How to Manage Many Perks? Switching from Unsupportive HA? What’s a Trust Account?
April 26, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MBIn episode 153 Steph co-hosts with the one and only Mary Stein of HAR. Sponsored by Outside Agents - thanks Chad and team! Here’s a taste of the questions they’ll cover: 1. I keep noticing offers from my host agency/consortia/vendors that would provide perks for my clients and bonus commissions for me…after it is too late to claim them. How do other agents manage the flood of consumer and agent incentives so they can make recommendations that are good for their clients and good for them? —Vi...
(152) Custom Terms and Conditions? Venmo for HA Payments? International Clients for US-based Agents?
April 19, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 38.6 MBIn episode 152 Steph co-hosts with the one and only Jenn of TPI and the chat on TPI’s new franchise, Vacation Planners! 1. What is your view on terms and conditions? I see so much talk about them but do I need to invest in getting custom terms and conditions for my agency? That seems crazy to me. —Anonymous 2. Hi Steph! I signed up for a host agency on your site and he asked me to Venmo over the payment to get started. He seems legitimate but it just has me worried. Is sending Venmo to a h...
(151) Opened agency – now what? Finding a good HA? FAM Trips!
April 12, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBIn episode 151 Steph tackles some great questions with co-host Henley Vazquez from Fora! 1. I have my agency set up after going through your 7 Day Set Up program but now I’m lost on how to find clients and start advertising. I know there is no one way to do things, but what would you recommend for next steps once my agency has opened? I sent an email to my friends and family about my new agency and also set up social profiles. –Anonymous 2. I am looking for a host agency and I have never ...
(150) What’s in a (business) name? Locality of HA? Steps to Becoming an Agent?
April 05, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 30.1 MBIn episode 150 Steph fields some great questions from our good friend Anonymous (ha!) about naming your biz and choosing a HA based on locality. She also breaks down how to become a travel agent in some handy steps! 1. I am just stepping into starting a travel agency at the very early stages and still working on what it would look like for me. When considering a niche and a business name, I suspect having the niche in the business name can help, but would it cause issues if I wanted to pivo...
(149) What makes HAR Courses Special? Flight Commissions for International TAs? Benefits of GDS?
March 29, 2024 00:00 - 27 minutes - 52 MBIn episode 149 Steph co-hosts with April Swales of Uniglobe. Here are the questions they’ll cover. Got some fun ones this week! 1. How do HAR courses differ from an IATA course or something offered through a host agency? –Anonymous 2. Hello HAR and team! I have a question about commissions. For travel agents based in Europe, as far as I know most airlines do not pay any commission. But it seems to me that this is not the case for TAs based elsewhere. I am asking this because I just got my ...
Vol 29 5k group booking fee. 6.5k retainer w/50k min annual spend. Content marketing. Meet Courtnie
March 26, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol29 Special thanks to today’s sponsor: Caffeine Today’s guest is a former professional fundraiser who put those skills to work and went from travel being a part time job on the side in 2017 to full time in June 2018. Here’s the thing to know though. Even with $2.5M in sales, that’s not the metric our guest watches. This travel advisor has niched down into groups—both destination weddings and celebrations groups—with a minimum of 10 rooms ...
Vol 29 Content marketing. 5k group booking fee. 6.5k retainer w/50k min annual spend. Meet Courtnie
March 26, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MB****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol29 Special thanks to today’s sponsor: Caffeine Today’s guest is a former professional fundraiser who put those skills to work and went from travel being a part time job on the side in 2017 to full time in June 2018. Here’s the thing to know though. Even with $2.5M in sales, that’s not the metric our guest watches. This travel advisor has niched down into groups—both destination weddings and celebrations groups—with a minimum of 10 rooms ...
How to Transfer Data to Tern? Help for Advisors with ADHD? How to See if a HA Offers Tern?
March 22, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 37.2 MBIn episode 148 Steph co-hosts with Katie WIlliams of Tern. Here are the questions they tackle this week! 1. I'd like to switch to Tern. We're currently on Axus. Is there an easy way to transfer that data or can you tell me the level of manual work that needs to be done by our team to make the move? –Anonymous 2. I have been diagnosed with ADHD and of course, some of the things I struggle with is creating processes and maintaining focus (among other things ). I'm relatively new and I would ...
(147) HAR-reviewed HAs Only? Host Agencies vs. Travel Agencies? Just Starting and Need Direction!
March 15, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBIn episode 147 Steph co-hosts with Lori Speers of Levarte Travel. Here’s a quick look at the three questions they cover this week. 1. I found a host agency which fits with my requirements but they don't have any reviews on host agency reviews. Is it okay or not to work with host agencies without any reviews on their profile? --Meseret G. 2. Is there an advantage to working with a host agency that has a storefront? Could you also please explain what the “Host Type” is on the HAR profiles. Wh...
(146) Accelerator Course for Experienced Advisors? Can HAs Require Exclusivity? Training Before HA?
March 08, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 30.6 MBIn episode 146 Steph and the lovely Lindsay Lauer of Travel Leaders 365 answer your excellent questions! 1. Would the Accelerator course be helpful if I've been an employee? I'm thinking of going on my own. I do a volume of around $1M and have 2.5 yrs experience with over 1000 cruise bookings. --Anonymous 2. Can I require my agency's independent contractors (ICs) to work exclusively with my agency? A few prospective ICs have told me that exclusivity is not allowed by law. Is this correct? -...
(145) How To Charge Fees? Accessibility of Interline Rates? Travel Tech on a Budget!
March 01, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 55.4 MBIn episode 145 Steph co-hosts with Connie Miller of Montecito Travel and they tackle your probing and ever-helpful questions. 1. I would love a conversation about how to execute charging fees when different trips take such a different amount of time. Some people know what they want - some don't. I've been experimenting and every person I've given an hourly fee (I've tested it at $75 and $100) and my estimated timeline, they've passed on my services. So I haven't gotten any fees in the six mo...
Vol. 28 | Opened in June. First booking June 2023. Previous salary replaced by June 2024. Meet Judi.
February 26, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol28 Starting a business is not easy. Starting a successful business is even harder. Judi Lombardi has done both the past 9 months with her newly opened travel agency, Memories on the Move Travel. A seasoned traveler with a passion for planning, she finally made the leap a decade after she first started exploring the idea of starting a travel agency. In 2023, she took the plunge! You’ll hear what gave her the push she needed to make that le...
(144) Working with Canadians? Best Host Agency for YOU? Becoming a Top Seller of Travel!
February 23, 2024 00:00 - 21 minutes - 40.8 MBIn episode 144 Steph chats with the fabulous Jenn Lee of TPI as they answer some great questions from you, our audience. Here are this week's questions! 1. I have turned down several Canadians because I'm afraid I'm not licensed to work with them. But I've recently been told this isn't correct.. Can you please help me figure out what the current regulations are? I'm talking specifically about potential clients who live in Canada booking through me, a Tennessee-based agent. I've been reached...
2024 Host Week - Fri - Prize Giveaways + Closing
February 21, 2024 22:20 - 13 minutes - 12 MBTune in to see if you won. :) We'll see you next year! Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host Week 2025: https://har.news/signupHW2025 7-Day Setup Course with HAR: https://har.news/7DScourse Host Week 2024 Survey: https://har.news/hwsurvey
2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpots, Making Travel More Accessible, De'Andrea Matthews
February 21, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWhen most people think about accessibility, the first thing that comes to mind are mobility challenges. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 61 million adults across the United States identify as having a disability of some kind. Some disabilities are not visible or obvious, like sensory or dietary needs. About 10% or 6.1 million people have hidden or invisible disabilities. People with hidden disabilities are protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ...
2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpots, Storytelling To Sell, Aubrey Jackson
February 21, 2024 21:40 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBAubrey Jackson's 10 years of journalistic experience and love of travel serve as the perfect ingredients for content creation success. The TV news anchor turned luxury travel specialist discovered organic marketing success by creating content that "tell stories" of destinations she highlights, further educating her online audience while enlightening her clients. During this Host Week workshop you will learn how to utilize storytelling to create content that informs your audience and inspires...
2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpot, Curating A Loyal Fanbase, Jenn Lee
February 21, 2024 21:20 - 25 minutes - 23 MBHave you ever seen one of your friends, family members or clients post fabulous pictures about the amazing adventure they just took, but they didn’t hire YOU to craft the experience? It happens. Jenn Lee, VP Industry Engagement and Support with TPI, knows EXACTLY why this happens and will share what you should start and stop doing to ensure you have clients for a lifetime. Take away: - Understand what actions you are taking that “push” people away. - Understand what motivates people to sta...
2024 Host Week - Fri - Luminary Awards
February 21, 2024 21:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOur Luminary Awards recognize the best of the best host agencies for their commitment to making the industry better for hosted travel advisors. This is a segment best watched instead of listened to. Find the video here---> https://www.youtube.com/live/tT7cHbr_y-g?feature=shared&t=15536 Read more about the Luminary Awards and view the winners on our blog: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/best-host-travel-agency-2024 Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Maga...
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Departure Lounge
February 21, 2024 20:40 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Uniglobe Travel Center
February 21, 2024 20:20 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Pickles Travel Network
February 21, 2024 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Montecito Village Travel
February 21, 2024 19:45 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Gifted Travel Network
February 21, 2024 19:25 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Fora
February 21, 2024 19:05 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Consortia, Virtuoso
February 21, 2024 18:45 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBGet to know the different consortia within the travel industry in Host Week's Meet the Consortia segments. We have all the major consortia, with the exception of Signature Travel Network. If you're going independent or with a host agency, your consortium will play a key role in the technology, partnerships, and marketing you'll have access to. Learn more about your options in our 10-15 minute interviews. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://...
2024 Host Week - Fri - Keynote, The 5 Ps To Success, Kristin Karst, AmaWaterways
February 21, 2024 18:10 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBI will share my very own personal story, as most of our Travel Advisor partners are entrepreneurs, like Rudi and me when we founded AmaWaterways and were growing our baby to a beautiful young adult that it is today. Part of our story are five things that have shaped by path and steered me in making the decisions that have brought me to where I am today. Those five things, I call my “5 P’s”: Passion Partnerships Positive thinking Personal and Purpose I will be happy to discuss the importanc...
2024 Host Week - Fri - The One Thing About Growing Your Biz While Working Less, Mary Beth Lynn
February 21, 2024 18:00 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBOur Host Week One Things are short nuggets of information (3-5 min) to help you improve your business. It's like sitting down with an industry pro and asking them "If there was One Thing I can do to grow my business this year, what would it be?" Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host Week 2025: https://har.news/signupHW2025 7-Day Setup Course with HAR: https:/...
2024 Host Week - Friday - CoffeeSpot, Uniglobe Travel Center With April Swales
February 21, 2024 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBHost Week CoffeeSpots are a great way to pre-game the big event. Join us as we dive in-depth into one company a day to learn more about what makes them unique! Uniglobe Travel Center is a leading host agency that stands out for its professionalism and support for its members. We offer programs to meet all experience levels, as well as ongoing training & support, providing the tools and resources you need to grow. Through our commitment to success, and our partnership with Virtuoso, UTC empow...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot, Newsletters: Cultivate Your Ideal Clients With 3 Simple Steps
February 21, 2024 00:40 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBHow do you demonstrate your authority and expertise with your clients and stay top of mind even when they aren’t in a booking-travel mode? If you are like most advisors, you post on social media. But when you do, you give all of the power to them – to decide who to show your content to and when. Staying top of mind with travelers via a newsletter that shows up in their inbox consistently is the best way to stay engaged with your clients. If the idea of creating weekly content feels overwhe...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot Travel Lessons Learned From NASCAR And Concert Tours
February 21, 2024 00:15 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBPrior to my current public speaking and concert management roles, I had a career as a NASCAR pit crew member. Both experiences submerge one into the business and the time away from home exceeds the time at home. Traveling is a major part of getting the jobs done- and not just traveling but traveling right. Transporting multiple personnel and millions of dollars of equipment night-to-night and pivoting with unexpected changes are everyday tasks. Comfort, budget, the calendar, weather, and site...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - EduSpot, Leveraging Tech for Your Financial Routine, Stephanie Cannon
February 20, 2024 23:50 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBReady to ditch the "once-a-year" manual number crunching and leave the mounds of paper behind? Technology can transform manual financial tasks into efficient, automated processes saving time, increasing accuracy, resulting in less hair-pulling, and seeing your financial results (aka profit) with a few mouse clicks. In this session, I'll share the first steps to transitioning from manual to 'magic'! Take away: - The challenges and potential errors with manual methods - The advantages of tr...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Largay Travel
February 20, 2024 23:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Independent By Flight Centre
February 20, 2024 23:10 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Thursday - Meet The Hosts, Travel Leaders 365
February 20, 2024 22:50 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Nexion Travel Group - Canada
February 20, 2024 22:30 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Incentive Connection Travel
February 20, 2024 22:10 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Direct Travel
February 20, 2024 21:50 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Hosts, Travel Edge
February 20, 2024 21:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBEvery host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for ...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Meet The Consortia, Ensemble
February 20, 2024 21:10 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBGet to know the different consortia within the travel industry in Host Week's Meet the Consortia segments. We have all the major consortia, with the exception of Signature Travel Network. If you're going independent or with a host agency, your consortium will play a key role in the technology, partnerships, and marketing you'll have access to. Learn more about your options in our 10-15 minute interviews. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - Keynote, TA Buying Power To Push Towards Sustainable Growth
February 20, 2024 20:40 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBJoin Anne from the Good Tourism Institute for an inspirational session where she reveals what impact you have as a travel advisor or agency to push towards sustainable growth. Through your buying power and communication with both your partners and clients, you are in a unique position. Let’s make sustainability not just a buzzword but a tangible and exciting part of your business strategy! Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HW...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - The One Thing To Know About Facing Adversity, Lindsey Epperly
February 20, 2024 20:30 - 4 minutes - 3.83 MBOur Host Week One Things are short nuggets of information (3-5 min) to help you improve your business. It's like sitting down with an industry pro and asking them "If there was One Thing I can do to grow my business this year, what would it be?" Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host Week 2025: https://har.news/signupHW2025 7-Day Setup Course with HAR: https:...
2024 Host Week - Thurs - CoffeeSpot, Faye Travel Insurance
February 20, 2024 19:30 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBHost Week CoffeeSpots are a great way to pre-game the big event. Join us as we dive in-depth into one company a day to learn more about what makes them unique! What if travel insurance did more than wait for things to go wrong? What if it helped things go right? We fundamentally view travel insurance differently than the rest, evolving it from a forgettable add-on to a must-have advantage. Learn more about what makes Faye different. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek Vi...
2024 Host Week - Wed. - EduSpot, Create 30 Reels In 20 Minutes, Christine Hardenberger
February 20, 2024 18:45 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBConquer the world of Reels without uttering a word or striking a dance move. In this session, I will reveal an incredibly easy Reels creation method that will unlock your ability to create scroll-stopping content that resonates and converts. And you never have to speak on camera! By the end of this session, you will be able to create 30 days worth of Reels in 20 minutes! Take away: 1. Create Reels that connect without ever speaking on camera 2. Conquer your fear of Reels 3. Create 30 Reel...
2024 Host Week - Wed. - EduSpot, 8 Things To Ask A New-to-You DMC, Whitney Shindelar
February 20, 2024 18:20 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBCrafting custom, high touch trips around the world most often includes collaboration with a DMC partner in destination. These partners have their pulse on everything that's going on in their destination, from hotel openings and management changes, to creating new and unique experiences for clients, and knowing who's who in the bar and restaurant industry in their top cities, among so many additional details. So, in a "new to us" destination, how do we as travel advisors gather a list of DMCs...