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The Minibar: Why you should consider consulting fees and the Power of Google Reviews
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Apr 25, 2024 |
Advisor Highlight: Mallory Jones
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Apr 11, 2024 |
The Minibar: Social Media's role in travel, Celebrity chefs and cruise ships, and What to expect riding Brightline
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Apr 04, 2024 |
The Minibar: Hiring assistants, new technology, and high prices... let's chat about these challenges!
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Mar 28, 2024 |
The Minibar: Upcoming election and travel bookings, 2024 as the biggest travel boom year ever, and Alternatives to crowded pricey hot spots
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Mar 21, 2024 |
The Minibar: Most pressing issues facing travel advisors in 2024, SEO strategies every travel advisor should know, and Millennial interest in cruising on the rise
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Mar 07, 2024 |
Sneak Peek at 7 Figure Cruise Business
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Feb 29, 2024 |
Special Guest: Kelly Predmesky - Expedition Cruising with Swan Hellenic
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Feb 22, 2024 |
The Minibar: Under-the-radar Caribbean destinations, Latest developments in cruise line private islands, and Top Spring travel trends for 2024
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Feb 15, 2024 |
Advisor Highlight: Dr. Terika L Haynes
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Feb 01, 2024 |
Special Guest: Jenn Lee
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Jan 25, 2024 |
The Minibar: What luxury travelers want from their vacations, Why ownership mindset is essential for ICs, and Tipping in France
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Jan 18, 2024 |
Special Guest: Steph Lee with Host Agency Reviews and the Educational Event to add to your Calendar
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Jan 12, 2024 |
Special Guest: Kha Ly with how Travel Advisors can Leverage AI
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Jan 04, 2024 |
The Minibar: End of Year wrap-up
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Dec 29, 2023 |
The Minibar: Millennials and Gen Z are turning to travel agents, Why travel advisors shouldn't let clients DIY their in-destination tours and activities, and How ASTA is advocating for advisors right now
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Dec 21, 2023 |
The Minibar: What's shaping traveler behavior in 2024, Themed cruises from swingers to Swifties, and the Niches and Destinations that did well in 2023 and that will likely do so again in 2024
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Dec 18, 2023 |
Special Guest: Tonya Leigh from The Travel Corporation
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Nov 30, 2023 |
Advisor Highlight: Katherynne Santos
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Nov 23, 2023 |
The Minibar: Chasing commissions and How a talent shortage is threatening agencies (and why underqualified advisors aren't the answer)
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Nov 16, 2023 |
Special Guest: Social Media Trends with Nikita from Travel Agent Collective
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Nov 02, 2023 |
Behind the Scenes at The TIN Lounge: How to Podcast
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Oct 26, 2023 |
Advisor Highlight: Courtnie Nichols
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Oct 19, 2023 |
The Minibar: Mythbusting Expedition Cruising, Do shoulder seasons still exist, and What to know about upcoming holiday travel
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Oct 12, 2023 |
The Minibar: What you need to know about booking 2024 Olympic Travel Packages, Travel suppliers with the best commissions for travel advisors, and Tips to build stronger relationships and higher profits
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Sep 21, 2023 |
The Minibar: Perfecting your client onboarding process and Travels lawyers share top ways advisors need to protect themselves
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Sep 14, 2023 |
The Minibar: Three common client objections and how to respond, Best time to book air according to Google, and AI's impact on travel advisors and their careers
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Sep 08, 2023 |
The Minibar: Wildfire recovery efforts in Maui, How to sell travel to clients who have never used an advisor, and Travel-related stress deconstructed
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Aug 17, 2023 |
Special Guest: Jazzmine Douse with AmaWaterways
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Aug 10, 2023 |
The Minibar: Digital Authorization for travelers to Europe next year, Handling suppliers' terms and conditions, and How to find the best DMC to work with
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Aug 03, 2023 |
Special Guests: Emma Weissman and Mindy Poder from TravelAge West
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Jul 27, 2023 |
Special Guest: Richard Earls with Toby AI
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Jul 20, 2023 |
The Minibar: Addressing the Advisor Shortage, 2023 TravelAge West Trendsetter Award Winners, and Is Technology a challenge or benefit to agencies
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Jul 13, 2023 |
The Minibar: How to check your passport status and what to do if it's taking too long, Why you should try traveling sober, and the Hottest Insta-worthy destinations right now
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Jul 06, 2023 |
Special Guest: Whitney Shindelar and The Hive
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Jun 08, 2023 |
The Minibar: Paris Olympics 2024 packages and Top client gift ideas
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May 31, 2023 |
The Minibar: A Strategy for attracting bigger clients, How ASTA advocates for travel agency community, and Moving on from social media
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May 25, 2023 |
The Minibar: Boundaries to help ease travel agent burnout, Find the right client with four questions, and Maximizing AI for TAs
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May 18, 2023 |
The Minibar: Tips for delivering bad news to clients, Record demand for travel, and New ways to fly
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May 12, 2023 |
The Minibar: Travel Trends to expect this summer, Reasons you need to use a travel advisor, and Ways to get over postflight aches
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May 04, 2023 |
Special Guest: What TAs need to know about E&O insurance with Iesha Brewton
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Apr 20, 2023 |
The Minibar: How Travel Advisors can use artificial intelligence to get ahead, What really happens when you don't switch your phone to "airplane mode", and Discovering La Paz, Mexico
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Apr 13, 2023 |
The Minibar: Trending European Foodie Destinations, Additional Soulful Epicurean Experience with AmaWaterways, and Dude Ranches Travel Advisors should know about
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Apr 06, 2023 |
Special Guest: Marketing and Selling Strategies with Shanel Knight (Regent Seven Seas Cruises)
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Mar 30, 2023 |
The Minibar: Saying NO to new business and New findings on women travelers
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Mar 23, 2023 |
The Minibar: How to get a passport quickly if you've lost yours, 62% of Americans planning to spend more on travel in 2023, and Travelers believe working with TAs is the only way to get a true luxury experience
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Mar 16, 2023 |
The Minibar: Tips & Tricks for travelers heading to Europe this summer and 19 Caribbean All-Inclusive Resorts with fine dining
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Mar 02, 2023 |
The Minibar: 6 Signs of a tire kicker, Three top travel trends, and Getting started designing tailor-made groups
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Feb 23, 2023 |
The Minibar: Consumers want more personalization in travel planning, ChatGPT as a travel planner, and review of Flytographer around the world
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Feb 02, 2023 |
Episode 27 with Special Guest Parisa Pouramn of The Travel Corporation and TreadRight
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Jan 26, 2023 |
The Minibar: Strategies to sell to Gen Z, Texting TSA, and more headlines!
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Jan 19, 2023 |
The Minibar: Humanizing the client-advisor relationship, Banner year for the cruise industry, and Keeping the customer satisfied
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Jan 12, 2023 |
The Minibar: Charging fees and 10 Mistakes travel advisors should avoid in 2023
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Jan 05, 2023 |
2022 Year End Episode with Special Guest Jenn Lee
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Dec 29, 2022 |
The Minibar: What Solo Travelers Want and how to book it, Gifting travel this winter, and Inclusive Marketing
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Dec 10, 2022 |
Episode 26
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Nov 30, 2022 |
The Minibar: Early Wave Season, Hotels making up ground on short-term rentals, Travel Agency and Advisor Trends,
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Nov 24, 2022 |
The Minibar: River Cruise outlook for 2023, The Explorean Cozumel, and new IC rules for travel advisors
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Nov 19, 2022 |
The Minibar: Increased interest in becoming a travel agent, Travel+Leisure curating trips for TAs to sell, and Christmas Markets to tell your clients about
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Nov 03, 2022 |
Episode 25
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Oct 27, 2022 |
The Minibar: Travelers prioritizing customer service, Best Places for water sports in the Caribbean, and Must-try food tours and experiences in the Caribbean
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Oct 13, 2022 |
The Minibar: This year's best destinations for Millennial Travelers, Cruise cravings, and Selling luxury villas
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Sep 23, 2022 |
The Minibar: Family Ski Vacation ideas, Using TikTok and Instagram to sell to Millennials and Gen Z, and Best things to do in Cancun beyond the beach
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Sep 22, 2022 |
The Minibar: Your rights during a flight delay or cancellation, Global adventure travel stats, and Defying cruise categorizations
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Sep 10, 2022 |
Episode 24
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Aug 31, 2022 |
The Minibar: Our chat with Suzy Schreiner on chartering your own yacht in Croatia
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Aug 25, 2022 |
The Minibar: Why travel is about to get much cheaper, Increased business from new-to-agent clients, and Ten unwritten rules of travel
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Aug 18, 2022 |
The Minibar: Our week with Azamara
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Aug 12, 2022 |
Episode 23
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Jul 28, 2022 |
The Minibar: US Travel demand holds strong, 6 Tips for better cybersecurity while traveling, and 7 Reasons why Iceland is a must-see destination
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Jul 15, 2022 |
The Minibar: Apple Air Tags for your luggage, Best worldwide cities for Bachelor(ette) parties, Fining airlines, and Marriott and TED partner to debut immersive guest rooms
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Jul 08, 2022 |
Episode 22
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Jun 30, 2022 |
The Minibar: Booking boom after inbound testing requirement ends, Tourist access limited on Amalfi Coast drive, and Affluent travelers paying more for sustainable travel
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Jun 23, 2022 |
The Minibar: Tips on avoiding travel insanity this summer, best swimmable beaches in Los Cabos, and working with influencers
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Jun 16, 2022 |
The Minibar: How personality type impacts travel planning and booking, credit card travel insurance, and a guide to programs that help expedite travel
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Jun 10, 2022 |
Episode 21
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Jun 02, 2022 |
The Minibar: Hurdles Ahead for Advisors, Most Welcoming Destinations for Senior Travelers, and Increased Traveler Spending
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May 26, 2022 |
The Minibar: Our week in Croatia sailing with Lastavica
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May 19, 2022 |
Episode 20
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Apr 28, 2022 |
The Minibar: Summer of Travel Chaos, Caribbean Islands ease restrictions, and pre-departure testing for inbound travelers to the U.S.
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Apr 21, 2022 |
The Minibar: House Passes Relief for Small Businesses, Making the most of Ship Inspections, and Mistakes to Avoid when Selling Luxury Cruises
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Apr 14, 2022 |
The Minibar: Holland America Line's Volendam temporarily houses Ukrainian refugees, Top 10 Legal Issues impacting travel advisors, and Top 10 Summer Travel Trends
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Apr 07, 2022 |
The Minibar: Security experts weigh in on travel to Europe now, current travel industry frustrations, and setting your agency apart from the others
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Mar 18, 2022 |
The Minibar: Ukraine Crisis impacting travel, Value adds on cruises, Entering Italy, and Vacation Rentals
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Mar 10, 2022 |
The Minibar: Digital Nomad Visas, Virtuoso's Top 5 Travel Trends in 2022, and Lifting Travel Mask Mandates
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Mar 02, 2022 |
Episode 19
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Feb 24, 2022 |
The Minibar: Strong start to 2022 bookings and Opting out of Voluntary CDC Programs
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Feb 22, 2022 |
The Minibar: A chat about Representation Companies with Dave and Andrew from KAI
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Feb 09, 2022 |
Episode 18
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Jan 27, 2022 |
The Minibar: River Cruising in the US, Traveling to Thailand, and New Year's Resolutions
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Jan 20, 2022 |
The Minibar: Travel Attitudes in the Upswing despite Omicron, Disagreeing with the CDC, and Barbados Streamlines Port Entry Protocols
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Jan 12, 2022 |
The Minibar: Omicron's impact on tours & cruises PLUS the Canary Islands
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Jan 05, 2022 |
Year End Episode with Special Guest Jenn Lee
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Dec 30, 2021 |
The Minibar: COVID-19 Travel Panic, USTOA says Travel Advisors are Key to Business Success, and Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers
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Dec 22, 2021 |
The Minibar: New Travel Requirements, Resort Fees, St. Maarten's Tourism Growth, and Sustainable features in Silversea's Silver Nova
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Dec 08, 2021 |
Episode 17
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Dec 03, 2021 |
The Minibar: Friends Trips, Shareable 2022 Travel Trends, and Using Google for your Business
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Nov 24, 2021 |
The Minibar: New Travel Tech, 2022 Travel Trends, Domestic Travel, and Planning Multigenerational Family Vacations
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Nov 18, 2021 |
The Minibar: The Buzz around Celebrity Apex
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Nov 10, 2021 |
Episode 16
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Oct 28, 2021 |