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HAR's Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15
Steph Lee | Travel Industry Veteran, Founder Host Agency Reviews
We’ve got two listening delights for you on this channel, folks! 😲 The first is Travel Agent Chatter (TAC), a spotlight interview of a wide variety of travel advisors that we publish every quarter. The second is our shorter, but more frequent Friday 15 series, where every Friday we answer your travel industry questions for — you guessed it — 15 minutes! Travel Agent Chatter -- a Host Agency Reviews audio series -- talks about all things travel. We specialize in-depth interviews with travel a ...
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The SUGER + INK podcast is for plus size women who want to discuss love, laughter, fashion, lifestyle and everything in between. We want to hang out and chat just like we would if we were catching up over wine on a Friday night. And let’s face it, that will probably happen at least once.
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The US will ban TikTok unless it's sold off. What happens now?
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US President Joe Biden signed a law this week giving TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance nine to 12 months to sell the popular video-sharing app or face a ban. The company has vowed to fight this in the courts. How might the showdown play out, and what does it mean for TikTok users globally? FRANCE 24's Tech Editor Peter O'Brien tells us more.…
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(153) How to Manage Many Perks? Switching from Unsupportive HA? What’s a Trust Account?
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In episode 153 Steph co-hosts with the one and only Mary Stein of HAR. Sponsored by Outside Agents - thanks Chad and team! Here’s a taste of the questions they’ll cover:1. I keep noticing offers from my host agency/consortia/vendors that would provide perks for my clients and bonus commissions for me…after it is too late to claim them. How do other…
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(152) Custom Terms and Conditions? Venmo for HA Payments? International Clients for US-based Agents?
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In episode 152 Steph co-hosts with the one and only Jenn of TPI and the chat on TPI’s new franchise, Vacation Planners! 1. What is your view on terms and conditions? I see so much talk about them but do I need to invest in getting custom terms and conditions for my agency? That seems crazy to me. —Anonymous2. Hi Steph! I signed up for a host agency…
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(151) Opened agency – now what? Finding a good HA? FAM Trips!
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In episode 151 Steph tackles some great questions with co-host Henley Vazquez from Fora! 1. I have my agency set up after going through your 7 Day Set Up program but now I’m lost on how to find clients and start advertising. I know there is no one way to do things, but what would you recommend for next steps once my agency has opened? I sent an ema…
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Binance executive appears in Nigerian court on financial crimes charges
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Legal proceedings began in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Thursday, targeting the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and two of its executives on charges of money laundering and tax evasion. Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen and Binance's head of financial crimes compliance, appeared alone in court after Nadeem Anjarwalla, a British-Kenyan and the company…
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(150) What’s in a (business) name? Locality of HA? Steps to Becoming an Agent?
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In episode 150 Steph fields some great questions from our good friend Anonymous (ha!) about naming your biz and choosing a HA based on locality. She also breaks down how to become a travel agent in some handy steps! 1. I am just stepping into starting a travel agency at the very early stages and still working on what it would look like for me. When…
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(149) What makes HAR Courses Special? Flight Commissions for International TAs? Benefits of GDS?
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In episode 149 Steph co-hosts with April Swales of Uniglobe. Here are the questions they’ll cover. Got some fun ones this week! 1. How do HAR courses differ from an IATA course or something offered through a host agency? –Anonymous2. Hello HAR and team! I have a question about commissions. For travel agents based in Europe, as far as I know most ai…
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Vol 29 5k group booking fee. 6.5k retainer w/50k min annual spend. Content marketing. Meet Courtnie
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****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol29Special thanks to today’s sponsor: CaffeineToday’s guest is a former professional fundraiser who put those skills to work and went from travel being a part time job on the side in 2017 to full time in June 2018. Here’s the thing to know though. Even with $2.5M in sales, that’s not the metric our…
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UN grapples with itself over artificial intelligence and equality
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The United Nations has unanimously approved its first resolution on artificial intelligence, with all member states agreeing to make sure the technology respects human rights. The UN also hopes that AI will help it achieve its development goals for 2030, which are well behind schedule.By FRANCE 24 English
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How to Transfer Data to Tern? Help for Advisors with ADHD? How to See if a HA Offers Tern?
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In episode 148 Steph co-hosts with Katie WIlliams of Tern. Here are the questions they tackle this week! 1. I'd like to switch to Tern. We're currently on Axus. Is there an easy way to transfer that data or can you tell me the level of manual work that needs to be done by our team to make the move? –Anonymous2. I have been diagnosed with ADHD and o…
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Seek deals or seek damages: Publishers divided over AI copyright debate
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French daily and website Le Monde has become the latest publisher to strike a deal with OpenAI, allowing the San Francisco company to use its journalists' work to train artificial intelligence systems. To deal with claims that AI firms have plagiarised content scraped from the internet in order to build tools like ChatGPT, publishers have taken dif…
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(147) HAR-reviewed HAs Only? Host Agencies vs. Travel Agencies? Just Starting and Need Direction!
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In episode 147 Steph co-hosts with Lori Speers of Levarte Travel. Here’s a quick look at the three questions they cover this week. 1. I found a host agency which fits with my requirements but they don't have any reviews on host agency reviews. Is it okay or not to work with host agencies without any reviews on their profile? --Meseret G.2. Is there…
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(146) Accelerator Course for Experienced Advisors? Can HAs Require Exclusivity? Training Before HA?
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In episode 146 Steph and the lovely Lindsay Lauer of Travel Leaders 365 answer your excellent questions! 1. Would the Accelerator course be helpful if I've been an employee? I'm thinking of going on my own. I do a volume of around $1M and have 2.5 yrs experience with over 1000 cruise bookings. --Anonymous2. Can I require my agency's independent con…
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(145) How To Charge Fees? Accessibility of Interline Rates? Travel Tech on a Budget!
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In episode 145 Steph co-hosts with Connie Miller of Montecito Travel and they tackle your probing and ever-helpful questions. 1. I would love a conversation about how to execute charging fees when different trips take such a different amount of time. Some people know what they want - some don't. I've been experimenting and every person I've given a…
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Vol. 28 | Opened in June. First booking June 2023. Previous salary replaced by June 2024. Meet Judi.
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****** Transcript + Show Notes: https://har.news/vol28Starting a business is not easy. Starting a successful business is even harder. Judi Lombardi has done both the past 9 months with her newly opened travel agency, Memories on the Move Travel. A seasoned traveler with a passion for planning, she finally made the leap a decade after she first star…
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(144) Working with Canadians? Best Host Agency for YOU? Becoming a Top Seller of Travel!
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In episode 144 Steph chats with the fabulous Jenn Lee of TPI as they answer some great questions from you, our audience. Here are this week's questions! 1. I have turned down several Canadians because I'm afraid I'm not licensed to work with them. But I've recently been told this isn't correct.. Can you please help me figure out what the current re…
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Prize Giveaways + Closing
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Tune in to see if you won. :) We'll see you next year! Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweekView Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazineHost Week Specials: https://har.news/dealsRegister for Host Week 2025: https://har.news/signupHW20257-Day Setup Course with HAR: https://har.news/7DScourseHost Week 2024 Survey: https:/…
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2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpots, Making Travel More Accessible, De'Andrea Matthews
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When most people think about accessibility, the first thing that comes to mind are mobility challenges. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 61 million adults across the United States identify as having a disability of some kind. Some disabilities are not visible or obvious, like sensory or dietary needs. About 10% or 6.…
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2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpots, Storytelling To Sell, Aubrey Jackson
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Aubrey Jackson's 10 years of journalistic experience and love of travel serve as the perfect ingredients for content creation success. The TV news anchor turned luxury travel specialist discovered organic marketing success by creating content that "tell stories" of destinations she highlights, further educating her online audience while enlightenin…
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2024 Host Week - Fri - EduSpot, Curating A Loyal Fanbase, Jenn Lee
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Have you ever seen one of your friends, family members or clients post fabulous pictures about the amazing adventure they just took, but they didn’t hire YOU to craft the experience? It happens. Jenn Lee, VP Industry Engagement and Support with TPI, knows EXACTLY why this happens and will share what you should start and stop doing to ensure you hav…
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Our Luminary Awards recognize the best of the best host agencies for their commitment to making the industry better for hosted travel advisors. This is a segment best watched instead of listened to. Find the video here---> https://www.youtube.com/live/tT7cHbr_y-g?feature=shared&t=15536Read more about the Luminary Awards and view the winners on our …
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Departure Lounge
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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 …
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Uniglobe Travel Center
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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 …
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Pickles Travel Network
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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 …
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Montecito Village Travel
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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 …
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Gifted Travel Network
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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 …
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2024 Host Week - Fri - Meet The Hosts, Fora
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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 …
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