The Benefits of Working with a Host Agency
Written By: Tom Ogg When a new agent is just starting out they are confronted by a good number of decisions to make while they…
How to Avoid Being Scammed…
Written By: Tom Ogg One of the biggest challenges for folks looking to get into the travel industry is sorting through the multitude of host…
Hashtags 101
Written By: Andy Ogg – Editor for Travel Professional NEWS In an ever evolving world of technology and social media, the hashtag has…
Partners, With Benefits
Written By: Tom Ogg One of the ways that you will know you are on the wrong track to finding a quality host agency is…
The Tax Man Cometh
It is often said that the two things you can’t avoid are taxes and death and nothing is truer when you start your own home…
How to Pick a Host Agency
Each host agency has their own unique value proposition. One may specialize in working with new agents, another may offer a franchise opportunity selling cruises…
Exactly What is a Host Agency?
Prior to the elimination of airline commissions, travel agents were associated with “appointed” travel agencies who maintained the appointments necessary to process accountable traffic documents…
8 Possible Signs of a Travel Scam
Joanie was working on a presentation and was looking for a YouTube video on the educational aspect of travel. While I didn’t find anything that…
Starting Your Travel Business
Written By: Tom Ogg Of course, the best way to get definitive information on starting your home based travel agency is to purchase the book…
Your Host Agency Contract
Written By: Tom Ogg One of the things necessary to be an independent contractor working through a host travel agency is a valid contract. In…