Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Barcelona protesters spray visitors with water: Why has Europe fallen out of love with tourism? This Scandinavian City Just Won the Internet With Its Hilarious New Tourism Ad The do's and don'ts of selling travel insurance As heard on Excess Baggage: Japan Issues Heatstroke Warning for Tokyo Copenhagen Launches CopenPay Tourism Program to Reward Being Green Event travel is a hot ticket this summer New ...
Jul 12, 2024•33 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Ask-An-Advisor: Can I Be Selective and Not Charge Some Clients Fees? Tips for Finding & Talking to Today’s Luxury Traveler Americans Are Using AI to Plan Travel; Is This a Bad Thing? As heard on Excess Baggage: Resort for a Day Now Offers Day Passes to the Greek Isles Hurricane Beryl Path and Travel Disruptions: Latest Updates Classic Vacations deepens investment in travel advisors Riverside Luxury...
Jul 04, 2024•49 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: How Will California’s New Hidden Fees Statute Affect Cruise Line Pricing? Travel Agency Execs Expect a "Leveling Off" but Say There Will Be No Plateau As heard on Excess Baggage: Celestyal Expands Year-Round Cruising by 30% Through 2027 Backroads Unveils New European and North American Tours for 2025 Barcelona to ban short-term rentals Uber to launch airport shuttle service in U.S. Explora Journeys Ann...
Jun 27, 2024•34 min
Join Korrine and Theresa as they discuss the Do's and Don'ts of supplier and advisor partnerships with Dave Meihoefer. As a reminder, we'll be taking a short break from new episodes until the end of June. We can't wait to take out our mics again! Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 02, 2024•53 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Why you should consider consulting fees Google Reviews Are Powerful. Here’s How to Optimize Them As heard on Excess Baggage: Riviera River Cruises offers commissionable flight and hotel bookings Host Agency Reviews wants to hear from you Saudi Arabia Courting Tourism, Announces New Hotels of 2024 Holland America Group Resigns USTOA Active Membership Carnival Adds Features to Online Booking Tool for Tra...
Apr 25, 2024•41 min
We speak with Mallory Jones in this episode of our Advisor Highlight series. Mallory is based in Texas, and she speaks to us about her business model, current challenges, plans for the future, and her definition of success. Listen in and feel inspired! Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 11, 2024•36 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Travel Advisors on What to Expect Riding Brightline Cruise Ships and Celebrity Chefs: A Perfect Pairing the Industry Continues to Crave How Social Media Still Plays a Big Role in Travel As heard on Excess Baggage: Avalon Alegria Christened in Pinhão, Portugal TSA Adds 8 New Airlines to PreCheck Registration for CruiseWorld 2024 Is Now Open Southwest Airlines Acquires Sustainable Fuel Company Travel Pla...
Apr 04, 2024•39 min
Korrine and Theresa discuss current challenges they are facing along with other travel advisors in the industry. Are you turning your challenges into opportunities? Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 28, 2024•35 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Will 2024 Be the Biggest Travel Boom Year Ever? Will the Upcoming Election Soften Travel Bookings? Travel Agents Say ‘No’ Where to Travel Now: Alternatives to Crowded, Pricey Hot Spots As heard on Excess Baggage: ASTA launches ad campaign against American Airlines Virgin Voyages creates cruise package for remote workers Spain Asks Travelers to Take Trains Instead of Planes on Shorter Domestic Routes Ne...
Mar 21, 2024•38 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: The Most Pressing Issues Facing Travel Advisors in 2024 Millennial Interest in Cruising On the Rise SEO Strategies Every Travel Advisor Should Know As heard on Excess Baggage: TTC Tour Brands Adds Brendan Vacations' Guided Tours to Advisor Portal JetBlue Abandons Spirit Airlines Merger After Regulatory Hurdles Prove Too Much Big Five Announces Co-Branded Website for Travel Advisors Riviera River Cruise...
Mar 07, 2024•48 min
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): Scuffle by Night Drift • Uppbeat License code: TP4U4XVTMLCYT8BD In this episode, we are giving you a sneak peek into Korrine's new podcast, 7 Figure Cruise Business. Whether you’re a seasoned cruise pro who wants to elevate your cruise planning services, a total newbie who wants to start selling cruises, or an advisor who just wants to add this profitable trip type to your portfolio, this is the podcast for you, because this is where we talk about the bu...
Feb 29, 2024•47 min
Expedition cruising is one of the latest travel trends, and we talk to Kelly Predmesky on how to present this experience to your clients as well as how Swan Hellenic can give your clients a vacation of a lifetime. Plus, Theresa shares her recent expedition cruise to Antarctica with on Swan Hellenic... you won't want to miss this conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 22, 2024•56 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Advisors Share Their Top Picks for Under-the-Radar Caribbean Destinations Latest Developments in Cruise Line Private Islands These Are the Top Spring Travel Trends for 2024 As heard on Excess Baggage: Traveling for Well-Being High on Gen Z's List of Travel Priorities Big Cruise Ships Dominate Online Searches Bahamas and Jamaica advisories spark concern, not cancellations ASTA supports crackdown on hidd...
Feb 15, 2024•30 min
We speak with Dr. Terika Haynes in this episode of our Advisor Highlight series. Dr. Terika is based on Florida, and she speaks to us about her business model, current challenges, plans for the future, and her definition of success. Listen in and feel inspired! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 01, 2024•30 min
As the new year begins, our chat with Jenn Lee is the perfect way to take the lessons we've learned from 2023 to make 2024 our best year yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 25, 2024•41 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Do You Tip in France? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give Why an Ownership Mindset Is Essential for ICs & How to Cultivate One Here’s What Luxury Travelers Want From Their Vacations, According to a New Survey As heard on Excess Baggage: AmaWaterways to Include Free Pre- or Post-Cruise Land Tours Viking Cruises Intros China-Flagged Domestic China Voyages G Adventures' G-Normous Incentive Offe...
Jan 18, 2024•46 min
Steph Lee joins The TIN Lounge today to discuss Host Week, a free educational virtual event that is perfect for new-to-the-industry advisors as well as seasoned advisors looking to learn something new. Register for Host Week here: https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/host-week See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 12, 2024•24 min
Kha Ly is a marketing technologist who will open your minds on how we can use AI to scale our travel businesses. Listen in and start learning about the wonders of AI! Thank you for sharing our podcast and leaving a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 04, 2024•46 min
Join Korrine and Theresa in a cozy end-of-year conversation about lessons learned and exciting business plans in 2024 Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2023•31 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Survey Shows Millennials and Gen Z Are Turning to Travel Agents Here’s How ASTA is Advocating for Advisors Right Now — and What Agents Can Do to Help Why Travel Advisors Shouldn't Let Clients DIY In-Destination Tours & Activities As heard on Excess Baggage: Riverside Luxury Cruises to Launch Third River Ship in March 2024 Avanti Opens U.K. Sales Center to Service U.S. East Coast Advisors Classic Va...
Dec 21, 2023•38 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: These Niches and Destinations Performed Well for Advisors in 2023 — And Will Likely Do So Again in 2024 From swingers to Swifties, there's a cruise for every theme What's Shaping Traveler Behavior in 2024, According to International Suppliers As heard on Excess Baggage: Norwegian Cruise Line to Sunset Program that Pays Commission on NCFs Avalon Names Cheri Oteri as Godmother of Next River Ship JetBlue ...
Dec 18, 2023•32 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 30, 2023•26 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com As heard on Excess Baggage: Cruise Lines Extend Israel Cancellations Thailand Launches "Come Discovery Your Thailand" Travel Forum Celestyal acquires Aida ship and will rename it Discovery Hideaway resort opens in Montego Bay US State Department Issues Worldwide Caution Update Travel Advisory Blue Lagoon Iceland Extends Closure Through November 30 Tauck, Rocky Mountaineer Partner on New Trips in North America Dond...
Nov 23, 2023•27 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: How a Talent Shortage Is Threatening Agencies, and Why Underqualified Advisors Aren't the Answer Why Do Travel Agents Have to Chase Their Commissions? As heard on Excess Baggage: TSA Expects Record-Setting Crowds at Airports this Thanksgiving Week The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Travel Deals for 2023 Brightline will begin paying advisors commission Uniworld expands its itineraries that combine r...
Nov 16, 2023•35 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com As heard on Excess Baggage: Remaining Areas of West Maui Set to Reopen Tomorrow Scotland to Levy New Cruise Tax Despite Higher Prices, Fall Bookings Are Still Mostly Strong The Luxury Travel Market Continues to Thrive, Exceeding Expectations Carnival Corporation Named One of World’s Best Employers Club Med to Shift Entire Portfolio Into Luxury Space American Airlines Flight Attendants Could Strike Right Before Chr...
Nov 02, 2023•33 min
If you've ever wondered about what happens behind the scenes at The TIN Lounge, then this episode is for you. We share how we got started, the tools we use, and how we balance producing our podcast while working full time on our agencies. Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Tools we mention: Anchor (now Spotify for Podcasters) Cast Zencastr Omny Studio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 26, 2023•23 min
Check out our exciting new podcast segment: Advisor Highlight! We can't wait to interview incredible travel advisors about their business models, current challenges, plans for the future, and their definitions of success. Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 19, 2023•40 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Travel Mythbusters: 7 Misperceptions About Expedition Cruising and How to Overcome Them Do Shoulder Seasons Still Exist? Advisors Say ‘Sort of’ What to Know About the Upcoming Holiday Travel Season As heard on Excess Baggage: U.S. State Department Warns Against Travel to Israel, West Bank, and Gaza Four Seasons Yachts To Launch as Invite Only U.S. Travel Predicts $71 Billion in Economic Losses Due to A...
Oct 12, 2023•29 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: What You Need to Know About Booking 2024 Official Olympic Travel Packages Travel Suppliers With the Best Commissions for Travel Advisors Tips for Travel Advisors to Build Stronger Relationships and Higher Profits As heard on Excess Baggage: Disney Closes and Reopens Sections of Magic Kingdom After Bear Spotted on Property Southwest Airlines Strike Seems Imminent Nexion is on pace to deliver a record nu...
Sep 21, 2023•33 min
Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Travel Lawyers Share the Top Ways Advisors Need to Protect Themselves How Does Your Client Onboarding Process Stack Up? As heard on Excess Baggage: Railbookers offers new Switzerland train journeys ASTA hopes to add names to list of suppliers that pay fast Intrepid Travel Appeals for Emergency Aid To Morocco After Devastating Earthquake Southwest Airlines Removes Engine Part From Planes That Was Possib...
Sep 14, 2023•41 min
