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Ultimate Foodie Destinations Around the Globe

Foodies are often eager to have their vacation experiences curated in order to make the most of their trips. Host agencies can give independent travel agents the tips and resources they need to plan getaways around the globe that are bursting with flavor and excitement. Foodies will love French cafes and bakeries just as much as the hearty, rustic fare found in everyday eateries in Tuscany, Italy. Tokyo offers an on-the-go lifestyle with delectable sushi and traditional noodle bars, and Barcelona is the place for Spanish tapas that range from cured meats and cheeses to delicious fresh seafood.

Planning Trips for Honeymooners to Romantic Destinations

A large part of the income of a travel agent is wedding and honeymoon travel. Newlyweds are often ready to splurge on a once-in-a-lifetime destination, and agents have to be ready to recommend some of the best spots on Earth. Hawaii, and the Big Island in particular, is a regular favorite thanks to glorious beaches and a laid-back vibe. Puerto Rico is another fantastic alternative with a tropical setting that won't require a passport. French fun can be had in the city of love, but New Orleans and its French Quarter can be a budget-friendly option for those who can't make it to Paris.

See San Juan on a Royal Caribbean Cruise

As an independent travel agent, you'll be in a position to help clients find their dream destinations and plan the ultimate getaways for romance, family fun or simply relaxation. While Royal Caribbean cruises are always a top pick, focusing on the destination of San Juan, Puerto Rico, can be a smart move. With a rich, colonial history, San Juan offers incredible architecture and museums along with Caribbean beaches and a tropical climate. Add to the mix breathtaking scenery, wild nightlife options, amazing cuisine and plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, and it is easy to see the appeal of this Puerto Rican city.

Booking Weddings at Luxury Resorts: A Win-Win for Clients and Travel Agents

As an independent travel agent, income is earned through commission on everything from flights to accommodation to cruises. One of the ways to turn your career into a huge success is by venturing into group bookings, luxury weddings and even business travel. Travelers appreciate how simple it can be to have a single contact person in the event that there are any problems, and they will get to enjoy traveling alongside their colleagues, friends or family. Group bookings are much easier to offer and manage with the resources of a large host agency, such as Travel Planners International.

Top Tips for Planning Group Vacations

Established independent travel agents know that the keys to success include booking group travel and having the resources of a host agency. Groups can include wedding parties traveling to a beach destination, large families heading to a theme park for a family reunion, businesses that need to organize flights for their employees to attend a convention or even school groups traveling together for sporting events. One of the top tips for finding groups is marketing to the demographic that most appreciates your niche area of travel expertise. Then, liaise with a single contact in the group for your convenience and their overall happiness.

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How to Choose the Best Marketing for Your Business – Social Media/Content Marketing

Hello again! A quick recap: last week I presented a basic overview on how to choose the best marketing for your business. We discussed what key information you need to gather to best create your strategy. Did you do your homework? Make sure to share what you discovered about your goals.

Today we’re going to focus on a specific type of marketing –social/content marketing. This type of marketing is hot right now -everyone has hopped on the social media band wagon. Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+ –words that mean nothing on their own but are highly recognizable to the public.

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How to Choose the Best Marketing Type for Your Business

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Welcome or welcome back, depending. This week I’d like to expand on a subject we touched on before. My first blog focused on creating a marketing schedule for the year to help you grow your business. In that blog I asked you to include all of your marketing efforts for the year (direct, social, etc.). And although making sure that you have a game plan is great, I’ve still done you a disservice. Because the fact of the matter is not all marketing is for everyone. So to optimize your success you really need to focus your advertising based on a few factors.

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You Want Me to Send Them Where? Or How to Become a Travel Rockstar by Sending Clients Where No One Else is Going: Part 3

Last week we focused on Kiribati, a small island in the Pacific. Our final destination, Dominica takes us to the Caribbean.

Dominica was founded in 1493 by Christopher Columbus, who named it after the Latin for Sunday – the day of the week the country was discovered. It is located in the Eastern Caribbean and is quite tiny -only 290 square miles. Dominica’s main industry is the export of bananas; however they are trying to build their tourism industry. So get to this up and coming vacation destination before it becomes a crowded tourist mecca.

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Travel Agents Don’t Sell Travel

Hello again. We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to talk about what it really means to be a travel agent. When I talk to people about what I do (marketing and business development for a company that supports travel agents) I often get the same response –Do people use travel agents anymore? Now if this was 2008 when the economy exploded in the worst way I would say no. But that’s because people weren’t really traveling. But today between increasingly difficult travel rules and regulations and an upturn in exotic travel, using a travel agent’s services is more popular than ever.

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