Interviewing a Prospective Host Agency
Written By: Tom Ogg Many people start their search for a new host travel agency by surfing the web. This is sometimes a difficult task…
Host Agency, Franchise or Consortia?
Written By: Tom Ogg When looking for a host agency you will notice that they all may different a bit. Some have no upfront fees,…
The Next Level Of Customer Service
Written By: Andy Ogg – Editor for Travel Professional NEWS My family and I recently relocated to Vista, CA from Riverside, CA. While…
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…