Travel Professional NEWS July 2018 Edition for Travel Agent News
In this Issue:
Avoya Travel – New & Noteworthy
Written By: Steve Hirshan, Senior Vice President of Sales Support – Avoya Travel
Interview: AmaWaterways and the Future of River Cruising
Interview By: Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC – Travel Professional NEWS
Interviewing: Rudi Schreiner, President and Co-Owner – AmaWaterways and Kristin Karst, Executive Vice President and Co-Owner – AmaWaterways
Learn Sales and Marketing from the Best of the Best at CruiseWorld
Written By: Mary Pat Sullivan, Content Director – Travel Weekly Events
Taking Flight: How to Tell if an Airline Consolidator is Reputable
Written By: Stephanie Knight, Copywriter – Sky Bird Travel & Tours
Event: 2018 Avoya Travel Conference – Looking to the Future with Avoya Travel
Written By: Andy Ogg, Editor and Marketing Director – Travel Professional NEWS
Ultimate All Inclusive – Breathless Resorts
Written By: Geoff Millar, Owner – Ultimate All Inclusive Travel
Interview: Are YOU Ready for Hurricane Season?
Interview By: Andy Ogg, Editor and Marketing Director – Travel Professional NEWS
Interviewing: Daniel Durazo, Director of Communications – Allianz Global Assistance USA
Simply Sales with Scott – Selling in a Buyers Market
Written By: Scott Koepf, Vice President of Strategic Development – Cruise Planners
AmaLea Ship Review – Join Us on AmaWaterways Newest Ship
Written By: Tom and Joanie Ogg CTC MCC – Travel Professional NEWS
READY, SET, GROW – Thought Leadership – It’s OK to Be a Small Fish in a Big Pond
Written By: Jackie Friedman, President – Nexion LLC
The Introvert’s Edge: How Anyone Can Master Selling (Even If You’re Not An Introvert!)
Written By: Jason Coleman, Business Development Manager and MentorU Coach, Uniglobe Travel Center
5 Ways to Make Pinterest Work for Your Business
Written By: Andy Ogg, Editor and Marketing Director – Travel Professional NEWS
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