Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Get 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://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

Cybercrime is a human problem. You can have the best firewall, anti-virus or VPN, but all it takes is for you to accidentally click on a link in an email, text message, or give out information over the phone and you're hacked. There’s no way to predict a cyberattack, whether by a lack of security solutions or a careless employee opening some type of malicious attachment. Get crucial tips to keep your business safe and secure. 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

Our 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://har.news/7DScourse Host Week 2024 Survey: https://har.news/hwsurvey

Host 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! Feeling like you need to get your tech in order to support your growing business in 2024? Join us! In this CoffeeSpot, David Shull, cofounder and CEO of Tern, will be showcasing the Tern product and how they're consolidating travel advisors' historically fragmented technology solutions to save you time! Founded in early 2023, Tern is revolutionizing the operating tech stack for travel advisors. We'd love to see you there to learn more! 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

The wrap up and deets on tomorrow. Plus, our musical guests for this Host Week, the South High Community Band of Minneapolis!

This session will provide key insights for travel professionals on enhancing sales fundamentals, streamlining workflows, and scaling sales teams. Attendees will learn essential sales principles and best practices. We will also look into the creation of efficient sales workflows. An lastly, strategies for scaling sales teams through effective hiring, training, and management. Join us to equip yourself with the tools needed to boost sales and drive efficiency in the future of sales. Take away: - Learn key sales fundamentals and best practices - Learn to build a sales workflow to increase sales and efficiency - Learn how to scale a sales team of travel advisors - Learn tips on effective hiring, training, and management 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

One quarter of US adults are part of the "sandwich generation" of caregivers, caring for children and aging parents while also managing a career. Join Allison Breininger, caregiver and creator of The Negative Space, as she covers the unique challenges and benefits of working while caregiving and shares strategies and resources to help balance it all. Take away: - Benefits of working while caregiving include: maintaining a sense of self, enjoyment of the work, compensation, benefits - Challenges of working while caregiving include: balancing the hours, demands, schedules of two demanding "jobs" - How to use the flexibility of being self-employed to your advantage as a caregiver 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

At a time when travel demand is record high, it’s tempting to help every person who comes knocking. But you quickly find yourself up to your eyeballs with unlikeable clients whose budgets are lower than anticipated. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could know you are building your book of business with the best clients? You can! Learn how we’ve tweaked and re-tweaked our webform and onboarding process to identify clients who have great budgets and and are a joy to serve. Take away: 1. The right length to gather necessary information but avoid unwanted bounce 2. Setting client expectations on process and budget 3. Identifying red flags 4. The mix of automation and human assessment 5. Directing all new leads through webform 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

Our musical guests for this Host Week, the South High Community Band of Minneapolis!

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Get 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://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

Travel professionals can be the heroes in the fight against human trafficking. There are over 45 million people in modern slavery today. We fight by understanding human trafficking in its different forms; sex trafficking, labor trafficking, child trafficking, and the signs that may indicate its occurrence. Awareness is crucial to identify potential cases. We learn about red flags and provide training to staff about human trafficking, its impact, and how to respond. We encourage our teams to report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities by engaging with local law enforcement, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and hotlines dedicated to human trafficking prevention. We establish a strong relationship with law enforcement agencies and anti-trafficking organizations in our region and work together to share information and coordinate efforts to combat trafficking effectively. We work cautiously with suppliers and conduct due diligence to select partners who adhere to ethical practices and policies. We verify travelers' documents, especially when it comes to minors and individuals traveling alone. We raise awareness by providing information to travelers about human trafficking risks, signs to look for, and resources available for reporting. We can advocate for stronger regulations and policies against human trafficking within the travel industry. Fighting human trafficking requires a collective effort from all stakeholders within the travel industry. By raising awareness, implementing preventative measures, and actively collaborating with anti-trafficking organizations and law enforcement, travel advisors, suppliers, and other industry professionals, we can be heroes and make a significant impact in combatting this heinous crime. 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

Host 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! In this session, Irving Betesh, CEO of Sion will reveal how effectively managing commissions with Sion is the game-changing strategy your travel business needs. Learn how transparent and efficient commission tracking is not just about financial clarity but a major growth driver. You’ll learn about tools and techniques for turning commission management into a powerhouse for financial clarity and business expansion. Plus, join us live and you’ll have the chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

In episode 143 Steph chats with the one and only April Swales of Uniglobe as they answer your wide-ranging questions. Don’t forget to enter your own questions, as we are inspired by your queries! Question :1. What is the process of switching host agencies? I am unsure if my current one is a good fit, but I do have trips booked while using them, and am unsure if I can bring them to a new host. --Anonymous2. How do you face your fear about marketing your travel business on social media if you are an introvert? –Tracy E.3. I have been looking for a jotform or something similar to create a link for a client intake. I want to add it to my social media post or any emails. Ideas? Thank you! –Lisa H.TODAY’S RESOURCES: (Things to consider when switching host agencies)(Things to look for in your contracts with host agencies) (Travel industry attorney list) (Download our free excel sheet with questions to ask your prospective host agencies) (Reels Blueprint: Making 30 reels in 20 minutes) (EduSpot: Storytelling to Sell) (Travel interest form template + others) (EduSpot from Host Week on optimizing your form with questions that increase conversions, as well as average booking amount) (TravelJoy) (Travefy)

Our 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://har.news/7DScourse Host Week 2024 Survey: https://har.news/hwsurvey

We'll quickly walk you through what's involved with our 7DS Accelerator program and how it can help you get your agency set up the right way the first and help you get started selling faster! The main focus will be hearing from advisors who went through the course. They started after Host Week last year and we'll hear where they are today! We'll also discuss things like: What made you decide to join the course? What's your advice for new advisors? What was the most valuable part of the course? How did it help you get set up more quickly and start earning faster? Take away: * You'll be dazzled with one of HAR's favorite resources. * Don't forget to check out the Host Week specials --- we have one for $100 off the Accelerator course for Host Week registrants! 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

Ready to revolutionize your travel agency in just 20 minutes? Join us for 'Mastering ChatGPT for Travel Agents,' a turbo-charged workshop designed to fast-track your customer service and operational efficiency. Learn how to train ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art conversational AI, to tackle tasks like itinerary planning and customer queries. This session offers a quick dive into evaluating and refining the AI's performance, all while providing you with a take-home worksheet for continued learning. Perfect for busy travel professionals, this workshop is your ticket to leveraging AI for standout service in a crowded market. Don't miss this quick but impactful journey into the future of travel tech! Take away: - Understanding of how to train ChatGPT for tasks specific to travel agencies, like itinerary planning and customer service. - Learn a streamlined approach (STAR Method) to assess the quality and relevance of ChatGPT's responses, ensuring they meet the unique needs of travel clients. - Get quick hacks for tweaking ChatGPT's performance, making it a more effective tool for their travel agency operations. (Think integrations etc) - A worksheet that extend the learning with suggested prompts and things they can do to extend what they learned in the 20min. 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

The reports are in and our industry is in need of more skilled travel advisors to meet consumer demand. This is great news if you've been considering scaling your operation or growing a team. Before you start running hiring ads there are a few important things you should know first. Having a solid structure in place before you scale is critical for a proper start up and long-term success. In this session you'll learn from Cyndi Williams who is the behind-the-scenes consultant to travel agency owners that have scaled their teams from zero to 500+ agents. Learn about the foundational systems you'll need as you prepare to grow your very own profitable team. Take away: 1. Creating a scalable operation 2. 5 Critical Systems you need to support your new team 3. How to build an employee pipeline 4. Cultivating a performance-based culture 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

Sponsored by: Globus Family of Brands. This presentation is designed to equip travel advisors with invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ travel trends for 2024 and beyond. As the travel industry becomes increasingly attuned to diverse needs, understanding these trends is paramount. The session will delve into emerging LGBTQ+ travel destinations, shedding light on their unique attractions and inclusivity initiatives. It will also explore the evolving preferences and priorities of LGBTQ+ travelers, touching on experiential elements, sustainability considerations, and immersive cultural engagements. By comprehending these trends, travel advisors can offer tailored recommendations, enhancing the travel experiences of LGBTQ+ clients. This presentation serves as a compass, guiding travel advisors through the dynamic world of LGBTQ+ travel, enabling them to provide thoughtful, informed, and responsive guidance that aligns with the evolving preferences of this vibrant community. Take away: 1. What the LGBTQ+ Community is, diving in the complexity of the community and exploring the subgroups within it 2. Exploring the unique travel styles of each subgroup within the community 3. Challenges faced by the community when traveling and how to help overcome them. 4. Popular and emerging destinations for the community 5. Where to find resources when working with travelers within the community 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Every 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 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

Get 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://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

Get 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://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

Host Week's opening keynote is from HAR's founder, Steph Lee. She discusses trends in the host agency market, where it's heading, what we're seeing, big trends to keep an eye on. Oh, and there's also a band playing a song composed just for Host Week. :) It's called Fly the Chief to the Moon. Enjoy! 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

Our 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://har.news/7DScourse Host Week 2024 Survey: https://har.news/hwsurvey

In episode 142 Steph co-hosts with Melissa Fahs of ATHome by Atlas and they answer your questions about the wide world of travel, host agencies and advising. Questions : 1. How can you tell if a host is legit if they’re not listed on your site? I had an owner of a TX agency reach out to me about joining them. --Anonymous2. Hi Steph! I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around the difference between a DMC and a vacation wholesaler and when I would use one over the other. Love your show! Thanks, Courtney F.3. ​Is there a Consortium that is better for Disney focused agents? Trying to decide between two host agencies and one is affiliated with travel leaders and one is with Signature Travel network. –AnonymousTODAY’S RESOURCES: (More info on travel MLMs) (Download our free excel sheet with questions to ask your prospective host agencies) (What are travel consortia/coops?)Identifying leads worth your time, Betsy Grebinoski's Eduspot from Host Week 2024! : https://www.youtube.com/live/nWiZpma6hFg?feature=shared&t=15127

In this special Host Week edition of the Friday 15 (episode 141), Steph chats with Nadine of Nova Travel Solutions as they answer questions from you, our sweet HAR community. Questions :1. For those looking to start a podcast to bring in potential clients to our agency, what are some tips you've learned through your podcast Nadine that other advisors can implement? Some of the "wish someone would have told me this when I started" type of advice. --Steph L. (Me!)2. I need a great group of people to bounce an idea off of. I'm currently creating a logo for my company, Alpine Escape Travel. I'm thinking of adding "From Alaska to the Appalachians." on it. I'm specializing in Alaska and the Appalachian mountains because they are two of my favorite places. Anyway, I'm worried that might run people off that might be interested in other destinations. Thoughts? ---Kori W.3. I'm having trouble copying over the Cruise Packing List generator from your article (Here's the link Nadine) to my agency website. Can you walk through it? ---Pupan S. TODAY’S RESOURCES: (HAR podcast on how to start a podcast w/3-4 successful podcast hosts in travel industry!) (HAR podcast on how to market your podcast w/3-4 successful podcast hosts in travel industry) (Host Week Eduspot on Podcasting for your Travel Business) (Tips on choosing a travel agency name article and exercise) (HAR’s customizable cruise packing list. Copy and embed on your agency’s website)https://www.novatravelsolutions.com/ (Nadine’s company, Nova Travel Solutions’ website)

In episode 140 Steph co-hosts with Christine Hardenberger of Modern Travel Professionals. They tackle the following questions, all about getting started or starting fresh with a new agency this week: Questions :00:00 | Welcome to Friday 1501:13 | Disney & Universal criteria for advisors07:52 | What to ask hosts when switching16:10 | Starting an agency with a partner1. I'm a new-ish agent, under 3 years experience, and I have been entertaining the idea of venturing out on my own. I am currently with a host agency. I am curious about some suppliers, specifically Disney and Universal's criteria for 'accepting' a new agency. I don't want to leave my host agency if I won't be accepted to sell Disney and Universal, as these are the two I primarily sell. And how do I start the process to apply? I can't seem to find any contact information for applying to sell these suppliers. --New Agent2. I'm thinking of switching agencies. How does that process work? What should I be asking the new host? --Anonymous3. My best friend and I are wanting to look at becoming travel agents together as a side job. We both work full-time day jobs. Do you know if any of your agencies cater to joint ventures? She has traveled much more than me and knows a lot about Carnival / Princess Cruises. Although cruising is what we would like to focus on, we would love to learn more about what we need to do to get started. --AnonymousTODAY’S RESOURCES:Disney Commission Eligibility form: https://media.disneywebcontent.com/Me...https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tr... (Travel Agency Accreditation options for if you’re going on your own, without a host agency) (Disney Travel Agents website portal)https://www.universalpartnercommunity... (Universal Studios Travel Agent website portal)(5 things to consider when switching host agencies)(10 things to look for in your host agency contract)(List of travel industry specific attorneys) (Tips on finding the best host agency for you)(List where you can use filters to search if they accept sub agents)(7 Day Setup Accelerator Course) (7 Day Setup LITE Course)(Modern Travel Professional’s HAR profile) (Register for Host Week! It’s free. It’s fun. It’s full of info to grow your agency!)

In episode 139 Steph chats with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel center and they answer questions from you, our awesome HAR community. Questions :1. Can an agency change your commission level without notifying you or sending you a new contract to sign? Shouldn't there be some kind of agreement or acknowledgement from the agent before that happens? What if a host changes to a monthly fee -- shouldn’t there be a new contract or the option to leave and take your business? My partner and I are experiencing this and could use some advice. – Lori S.2. How do I have my agency added to Host Agency Reviews? —Jamie W.3. I currently have a host agency, but I'm starting to look around. I have a few subagents under me. What are the average commission splits out there? I'm at 80%. What things are typically included in the host fee? —AnonymousTODAY’S RESOURCES: (10 things to look for in your host agency contract) (Travel attorney Mark Pestronk’s website) (Mark Pestronk’s Travel Weekly column) (List of travel industry specific attorneys) [email protected] (Who to email to get your free host agency profile set up) (Data on average host commission splits and more) (HAR’s annual research reports have loads of data on commission splits, earnings, specialties and more) (Article on how to find the best host travel agency for you. The comparison checklist sheet is really helpful!) (Register for Uniglobe’s CoffeeSpot during Host Week! Friday, Feb 2nd, 12pm ET/11am CT/10am MT/ 9am PT)

In episode 138 we chat with the lovely Lindsay Taylor of Travel Leaders 365 as they tackle three questions from an astute listener named Tim M. Thanks, Tim! Thanks to you all for your great questions from week to week. Questions :1) How to navigate clients’ loyalty programs: what are the logistics of ensuring they receive loyalty benefits, qualifying nights, miles/points? 2) Being an Agent vs. an Operator: If I want to book FIT travel, how can I safely curate customized itineraries as a travel agent and not stray into accidentally being considered a tour operator?3) Project Management Platforms! Do agents typically manage their workflow with their host agency provided CRM program only, or are there other project management platforms that are popular with travel agents?We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here: https://har.news/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!TODAY’S RESOURCES: (Whitney’s podcast, Masters in Travel) (The Hive: Global directory of suppliers, properties and DMCs)[email protected] (Thomas Carpenter’s email) (Thomas Carpenter’s law firm’s website) (Complete list of travel industry specific attorneys)

In episode 137 Steph has a new co-host! Join Scott Wismont, owner of Rainbow Getaways, as we dive into great questions you’ve been kind enough to submit. :)Questions :We break down if hosts and consortia look down upon advisors that are part-time, including what % of advisors are full time. And when we hear from an advisor with a background in entrepreneurship who is struggling to make a go of things as a self-employed agent, we answer if going the employee route is right for her. Including what income you can make as an employee and some things to think about if you want to start as an employee and make the leap to self-employed later on.Lastly, what the heck is a trust account, which advisors need them, and what for? We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here: https://har.news/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!TODAY’S RESOURCES: (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) (HAR’s annual reports with information on the % of advisors that work FT.) (More information on travel MLMs, or multi-level marketing/direct sales/pyramid schemes.) (Red flags to look for in travel agent contracts) (The dangers of a host agency misclassifying an independent contractor as an employee.) (Interview with Rose Gray of Fox World Travel. Advice for new advisors at 8:40.)Employee report (HAR’s 2023 travel advisor employee report with data on income, benefits, etc.) (Check out the travel agent jobs out there and sign up for our weekly job alerts!) (Rainbow Getaways HAR profile) (Join Scott’s webinar February 12th, 2024 on Exploring the Benefits of an LGBTQ+ Host Agency) (More information on the states that have seller of travel laws and what that means in terms of an IC handling money from clients.)

In episode 136 Steph's co-host is Eduardo Cartaya with G Adventures. :) Questions :What's their relationship with Travel Leaders Network like when it comes to commissions? What does Eduardo see successful new advisors doing that listeners can start emulating? We need to know the secret sauce! And Eduardo breaks it down for us why single supplements are often so spendy. (Hint: It's not because the suppliers are being greedy)Lastly, we chat on if there are sales taxes that agencies need to be paying and how you find out what the situation is in your state.We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here: https://har.news/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!TODAY’S RESOURCES: (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) (Once you’ve got a lead, here’s how you qualify them and find the best product) (Create and polish your elevator pitch. Use HAR’s brainstorming guide to help you out.) (Listen to/watch/read the stories of successful travel advisors to get inspired and pick up tips) (Find your perfect fee verbiage) (Know the booking process before you start to look professional and ask the right questions at the right time) (NM gross tax receipt info) (SD gross tax receipt info) (SBA locations) (SCORE office locations) (More on TA commission levels)

Mary chats with Katie Williams from Tern. We discuss when the best time to invest in a CRM and/or travel itinerary builder, how effective using supplier advertisements are for agencies, things to consider when taking on a business partner, and our listener Michael sent us over his fees and wants to know what we think about them! Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Learn more about Tern) (BranchUp - FREE option) (Travel marketing and media - Sandra McLemore, which includes paid, more of an array of marketing content from social to blog posts etc.) (Travel Agent Collective) (Find great content by going on FAMs and pushing out your FAM content throughout the year.) (Wanderfully planned, Julie Patterson) (Find a travel industry attorney) (Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about charging fees.) (HAR’s research reports have a TON of data on charging fees. What people are charging for, how much, the fee range when it’s a variable fee, etc.) We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here: https://har.news/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!

In episode 134 Steph chats with Eduardo Cartaya from G Adventures about what family options G Adventures (and other resorts/operators) offer for advisors looking to focus on families. We also dive into what steps G Adventures takes to vet their on-the-ground partners and ensuring they're keeping the dollars in the local community to improve the welfare of those who live in the destination. Lastly, we answer the question how to handle chargebacks (and how G Adventures handles them).A reminder that G Adventures will be back on December 15th, 2024 and you can submit any questions you'd like them to answer here: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!) (National Geographic Family Journeys operated by G Adventures) (G Adventures family collection) (Family Travel Association) (G’s measure of how much of every dollar stays in destination–Ripple score) (National geographic Journeys collection) (Marine collection) (Geluxe – 28 experiences at superior or upgraded service level. Adults only.)We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here: https://har.news/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!

Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode: (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!) (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!)https://skillbridge.osd.mil/industry-employers.htm?section=2 (More info on DOD’s Skill Bridge program) (HAR’s travel jobs board) (Sign up for weekly job alert emails from HAR’s travel board) (ALTOUR University internship)Https://Asta.org (HAR’s report on travel advisor employees. Lots of great data and stats for agency owners and employees!) (Podcast with advisor who does large incentive cruise groups) (Gift a trip to employees) (TPI’s profile on HAR) (Fiercely Forward FB group for all advisors. Doesn’t need to be a part of TPI)[email protected] (Jenn’s email) (Register for Host Week! It’s free. It’s fun. It’s full of info to grow your agency!)We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!

Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 132 Steph chats with Lori Speers, CEO and Owner of Levarte Travel about previous Friday15 questions, Disney & charge fees, and new agent “Must Haves”.Here's a list of helpful resources for today’s episode:https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for HAR’s Host Week event!)https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering!)https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 (Complete list of F15s: Sort Friday 15 episodes by tags)https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/travel-advisor-research-reports/ (HAR’s research reports with data on fees, who charges, how much, what for, and lots of other good stuff!)https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-websites (A list and comparison of the travel agency websites options)https://www.happiestthingstravel.com/ (Disney Travel Advisor Planner – digital and hard copy available)https://www.practicallymagic.co/ (Theme Park Itinerary Software for Advisors)https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-gds (Learn what the GDS is and who needs it)https://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts/levarte-travel (Levarte’s profile on HAR)https://levartetravel.com/ (Levarte’s website)Nov 17 (TPI), Off for Black Friday. Dec 1 (G Adventures)https://hostagencyreviews.com/hostweek (Register for Host Week! It’s free. It’s fun. It’s full of info to grow your agency!)We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!