http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog The voice of the travel agency community Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:56:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We all know that the Internet has changed the way people gather travel information, as well as “shop” for their vacations. The Internet continues to grow in usage as the “one stop” source for travel information and travel specials being offered by mega travel sites and travel suppliers alike.  But ... http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/to-be-a-true-professional-requires-a-plan/ Public speaking is an optional, but also a highly recommended, tactic in a strong public relations program.   Every association in town, every club, church group, every business class or travel class at your local community college, enjoys having guest speakers. A tried and true tactic for a public relations strategy ... http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/public-relations-for-travel-agents-public-speaking/ Excuse me, dahrlings, but... This Is Our Best Campaign Yet… How’s your moral turpitude, Pumpkins? Wait...don’t Google it, I already did. The U.S. coined this gem of a legal term for “conduct that is considered contrary to community standards of justice.”  Oh my nerves! And, that’s just one of the questions on our ... http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/this-is-our-best-campaign-yet/ Courtesy of Open Jaw and Sean Kapitain http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/open-jaw-mar-9-2010/ Groups are on my mind today. I’ve put together my fair share of wedding groups, from small (10 people) to large (100 people).  Last year, I decided to try my hand in incentive group travel and I’m still not exactly sure what I think of the process. I started working ... http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/tropical-travelers-a-new-experiment/ You can be a "thought leader" in your community.  The public has a keen interest in all things related to travel. If you seek them out, you are likely to find many opportunities to interact with hundreds, perhaps thousands of consumers in your community through an intelligent public relations campaign. Publishers ... http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/public-relations-for-travel-agents-writing-opportunities/   For many years, GOGO has been a tour operator that was at the top of the list for travel agents. When, Australia based, Flight Centre, known for its retail division, took over GOGO not too long ago, the name was changed to GOGO Worldwide Vacations. Agents have expressed their concern ... http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/gogo-worldwide-vacations-president-michele-kish/ Here are the titles of some travel articles: 5 Ways to Travel Better this Year; How not to be a victim on your next vacation; Getting the most out of a cruise vacation; Secrets the airlines don't want you to know; What You Don't Know about Las Vegas - but Should!; Would you like to read ... http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/marketing-for-travel-agents-being-the-local-expert/ Your clients, and all of the potential clients "out there" have their own schedules. They travel when they are ready. Their travel plans have nothing to do with your preparations, business plans or agendas. But someday, Ms. Client will look at Mr. Client and say something like "Let's go to ... http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/timing-travel-agents/ Brazil is on a roll, and its star city of Rio de Janeiro is the hub of all the action. Already the 10th largest economy in the world, Brazil may well reach the rank of 5th by the time the Olympics make their debut in 2016. Now is a good time ... http://www.travelresearchonline.com/blog/index.php/2010/03/brazil-olympics-world-cup/