2024 Host Week - Tues - South High Cmty Band, Sweet Georgia Brown
Our musical guests for this Host Week, the South High Community Band of Minneapolis!
Feb 20, 2024•7 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15
We’ve got two listening delights for you on this channel, folks! 😲
Season 1 is Travel Agent Chatter (TAC), a spotlight interview of a wide variety of travel advisors that we publish every quarter.
Season 2 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 -- inspires you with in-depth interviews featuring successful travel agents. We dig into what they do that makes their agencies flourish and how they did it.
Transcripts, videos and TAC show notes can be found at https://hostagencyreviews.com/TAC
The Friday 15 comes out every Friday at 12pm CT. For 15 minutes over the lunch hour we answer your travel industry questions. Submit your questions at https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15
Travel Agent Chatter and the Friday 15 are hosted by HAR's managing director, Shayna Zand and Steph Lee , the founder of the website Host Agency Reviews.
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2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Outside Agents
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 20, 2024•21 min
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts - Expedia Cruises Of OVC
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 20, 2024•23 min
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Travel Planners International
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 20, 2024•14 min
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, OAL Travel Network
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 20, 2024•17 min
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Dream Vacations Advisor
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 20, 2024•10 min
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Dream Vacations Franchise
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 20, 2024•14 min
2024 Host Week - Tues - Meet The Hosts, Levarte Travel
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 20, 2024•25 min
2024 Host Week - Tuesday - Meet The Consortia - TRAVELSAVERS
Get to know the different consortia within the travel industry in Host Week's Meet the Consortia segments. We have all the major consortia, with the exception of Signature Travel Network. If you're going independent or with a host agency, your consortium will play a key role in the technology, partnerships, and marketing you'll have access to. Learn more about your options in our 10-15 minute interviews. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har....
Feb 20, 2024•23 min
2024 Host Week - Tuesday - Keynote, How TAs Can Fight Human Trafficking, Sabrina Stratford
Travel professionals can be the heroes in the fight against human trafficking. There are over 45 million people in modern slavery today. We fight by understanding human trafficking in its different forms; sex trafficking, labor trafficking, child trafficking, and the signs that may indicate its occurrence. Awareness is crucial to identify potential cases. We learn about red flags and provide training to staff about human trafficking, its impact, and how to respond. We encourage our teams to repo...
Feb 20, 2024•29 min
Host Week 2024 - Tuesday - Coffeepot With Sion Commission Tracking Software
Host Week CoffeeSpots are a great way to pre-game the big event. Join us as we dive in-depth into one company a day to learn more about what makes them unique! In this session, Irving Betesh, CEO of Sion will reveal how effectively managing commissions with Sion is the game-changing strategy your travel business needs. Learn how transparent and efficient commission tracking is not just about financial clarity but a major growth driver. You’ll learn about tools and techniques for turning commissi...
Feb 20, 2024•44 min
Process to Change Agencies? Fears of Marketing? Client Intake Forms?
In episode 143 Steph chats with the one and only April Swales of Uniglobe as they answer your wide-ranging questions. Don’t forget to enter your own questions, as we are inspired by your queries! Question : 1. What is the process of switching host agencies? I am unsure if my current one is a good fit, but I do have trips booked while using them, and am unsure if I can bring them to a new host. --Anonymous 2. How do you face your fear about marketing your travel business on social media if you ar...
Feb 16, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 143
2024 Host Week - Tuesday - One Thing To Know About Fee Charging, Nikki Miller
Our Host Week One Things are short nuggets of information (3-5 min) to help you improve your business. It's like sitting down with an industry pro and asking them "If there was One Thing I can do to grow my business this year, what would it be?" Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host Week 2025: https://har.news/signupHW2025 7-Day Setup Course with HAR: https://har...
Feb 15, 2024•8 min
2024 Host Week, Mon - EduSpot, HAR's 7DS ACCELERATOR COURSE, Students' Perspectives
We'll quickly walk you through what's involved with our 7DS Accelerator program and how it can help you get your agency set up the right way the first and help you get started selling faster! The main focus will be hearing from advisors who went through the course. They started after Host Week last year and we'll hear where they are today! We'll also discuss things like: What made you decide to join the course? What's your advice for new advisors? What was the most valuable part of the course? H...
Feb 15, 2024•43 min
2024 Host Week, Mon - EduSpot, Jet-Set w/ChatGPT. Elevate Your Agency In 20 Minutes, Tamay Shannon
Ready to revolutionize your travel agency in just 20 minutes? Join us for 'Mastering ChatGPT for Travel Agents,' a turbo-charged workshop designed to fast-track your customer service and operational efficiency. Learn how to train ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art conversational AI, to tackle tasks like itinerary planning and customer queries. This session offers a quick dive into evaluating and refining the AI's performance, all while providing you with a take-home worksheet for continued learning. Pe...
Feb 15, 2024•24 min
2024 Host Week, Monday - EduSpot, 5 Critical Systems to Scaling Top Performing Teams, Cyndi Williams
The reports are in and our industry is in need of more skilled travel advisors to meet consumer demand. This is great news if you've been considering scaling your operation or growing a team. Before you start running hiring ads there are a few important things you should know first. Having a solid structure in place before you scale is critical for a proper start up and long-term success. In this session you'll learn from Cyndi Williams who is the behind-the-scenes consultant to travel agency ow...
Feb 15, 2024•26 min
2024 Host Week,Monday - EduSpot, LGBTQ Travel Trends For 2024 And Beyond, Scott Wismont
Sponsored by: Globus Family of Brands. This presentation is designed to equip travel advisors with invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ travel trends for 2024 and beyond. As the travel industry becomes increasingly attuned to diverse needs, understanding these trends is paramount. The session will delve into emerging LGBTQ+ travel destinations, shedding light on their unique attractions and inclusivity initiatives. It will also explore the evolving preferences and priorities...
Feb 15, 2024•26 min
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Modern Travel Professionals
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 15, 2024•17 min
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Platinum Journeys Travel
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 15, 2024•11 min
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, Cruise Planners
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 15, 2024•23 min
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, 1000 Mile Travel Group
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 15, 2024•15 min
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, TravelFun.Biz
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 15, 2024•19 min
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Hosts, NEST Plus
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 Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host ...
Feb 15, 2024•21 min
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, NEST
Get to know the different consortia within the travel industry in Host Week's Meet the Consortia segments. We have all the major consortia, with the exception of Signature Travel Network. If you're going independent or with a host agency, your consortium will play a key role in the technology, partnerships, and marketing you'll have access to. Learn more about your options in our 10-15 minute interviews. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har....
Feb 15, 2024•20 min
2024 Host Week, Monday - Meet The Consortia, MAST Travel Network
Get to know the different consortia within the travel industry in Host Week's Meet the Consortia segments. We have all the major consortia, with the exception of Signature Travel Network. If you're going independent or with a host agency, your consortium will play a key role in the technology, partnerships, and marketing you'll have access to. Learn more about your options in our 10-15 minute interviews. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har....
Feb 15, 2024•21 min
2024 Host Week, Monday - Keynote, State Of The Host Agency Address | Steph Lee
Host Week's opening keynote is from HAR's founder, Steph Lee. She discusses trends in the host agency market, where it's heading, what we're seeing, big trends to keep an eye on. Oh, and there's also a band playing a song composed just for Host Week. :) It's called Fly the Chief to the Moon. Enjoy! Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host Week 2025: https://har.news...
Feb 15, 2024•27 min
2024 Host Week, Monday: One Thing to Know about Itin Planning | Karla Fritz
Our Host Week One Things are short nuggets of information (3-5 min) to help you improve your business. It's like sitting down with an industry pro and asking them "If there was One Thing I can do to grow my business this year, what would it be?" Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host Week 2025: https://har.news/signupHW2025 7-Day Setup Course with HAR: https://har...
Feb 15, 2024•5 min
How to Know a HA is Legit? DMC or vacation wholesaler? Consortia for Disney?
In episode 142 Steph co-hosts with Melissa Fahs of ATHome by Atlas and they answer your questions about the wide world of travel, host agencies and advising. Questions : 1. How can you tell if a host is legit if they’re not listed on your site? I had an owner of a TX agency reach out to me about joining them. --Anonymous 2. Hi Steph! I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around the difference between a DMC and a vacation wholesaler and when I would use one over the other. Love your show! Tha...
Feb 07, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 142
Tips for Starting an Advisor Podcast? Creating a Good Logo? HAR’s Cruise Packing List!
In this special Host Week edition of the Friday 15 (episode 141), Steph chats with Nadine of Nova Travel Solutions as they answer questions from you, our sweet HAR community. Questions : 1. For those looking to start a podcast to bring in potential clients to our agency, what are some tips you've learned through your podcast Nadine that other advisors can implement? Some of the "wish someone would have told me this when I started" type of advice. --Steph L. (Me!) 2. I need a great group of peopl...
Feb 01, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 141
Does Disney Work with ICs? What to Ask a Prospective HA? Going into Business with a Friend?
In episode 140 Steph co-hosts with Christine Hardenberger of Modern Travel Professionals. They tackle the following questions, all about getting started or starting fresh with a new agency this week: Questions : 00:00 | Welcome to Friday 15 01:13 | Disney & Universal criteria for advisors 07:52 | What to ask hosts when switching 16:10 | Starting an agency with a partner 1. I'm a new-ish agent, under 3 years experience, and I have been entertaining the idea of venturing out on my own. I am cu...
Jan 26, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 140
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