The Travel Agent Podcast

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), I interviewed Dr. Gerilyn Davis. We talk about how she came to start Inclusion on the Slopes and the importance of inclusion. If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/ Learn more about the host at www.alynnblanco.com

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), I interviewed Brandi Comeaux. We talk about her journey as a homeschool mom to a Homeschool Group Travel Advisor Extraordinaire. If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/ Learn more about the host at www.alynnblanco.comHave a question or feedback about The Travel Agent Podcast. Record an audio message https://s.bcast.fm/the-travel-agent-podcast?episode=mn43p538

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), I discuss finding the secret sauce and building a better, stronger community. Running a business can be difficult when things are going right. Trying to figure out all of this by yourself, not only will it be incredibly stressful, but it will continue to cost you time, money, and a little bit of your sanity. Joining The TAP Mastermind is an invaluable opportunity for you to join a community of like-minded professionals who can help each other tackle business challenges. The co-working sessions and networking meetings allow you to build community and strategize solutions for each of our individual business problems and cheer on each other's wins! The benefits of joining a Mastermind include access to a network of professionals, accountability and guidance, fresh ideas, and the ability to learn from the experiences of others. Join TODAY! We have a few more spots open https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/mastermind If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/ Learn more about the host at www.alynnblanco.com

Happy New Year! Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Stephanie Lee HAR Founder (one of our favorite guests), and talked about HAR's third annual Host Week event. See below for more information. Running a business can be difficult when things are going right. But trying to figure out all of this by yourself, not only will it be incredibly stressful, but it will continue to cost you time, money, and a little bit of your sanity. Joining The TAP Mastermind is an invaluable opportunity for you to join a community of like-minded professionals who can help each other tackle business challenges. The co-working sessions and networking meetings allow you to build community and strategize solutions for each of our individual business problems and cheer on each others wins The benefits of joining a Mastermind include access to a network of professionals, accountability and guidance, fresh ideas, and the ability to learn from the experiences of others. Join TODAY! We have a few more spots open https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/mastermind If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We look back. at Nikita Brown's interview where we talked about how to strategically use social media to attract your ideal client. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We look back. at Nikita Brown's interview where we talked about how to strategically use social media to attract your ideal client. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to a TAP FAM for 2023 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/TAPtrips  If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Ariel M. Weinshanker and talked about her travel industry journey, PCI compliance and sustainability.   If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Ariel M. Weinshanker and talked about her travel industry journey, PCI compliance and sustainability.   If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to a TAP FAM for 2023 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/TAPtrips    If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), it was just me again talking about how wonderful you are and what we have in store for the future. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building,...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), it was just me again talking about how wonderful you are and what we have in store for the future. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to a Peru TAP Trip for 2023 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/TAPtrips  If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/

Travel Agent Masterclass

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), we talk with Mike Snyder about his passion for religious and group travel and truly building a business he loves. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Will Medina and we talked about making plans, having processes, systems, and automation. He breaks it all down and you may need a pen and paper. If you are looking for a more immersive...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), we interviewed Ateet Ahuja CEO & Founder of Indian Destination Wedding, Complete Getaways, and Planet DJ Productions. We discussed his journey to the industry and how automation has been a gamechanger as...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), Shawn Van Der Putten a former flight attendant turned Travel Agent talks about her journey. She goes over the system she uses to stay organized and the importance of being a forever learner. If you are looking...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Tammy Levent and talked about how she turned the worst time in her life into an amazing career. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Marcus Williams and talked about how building strong relationships with vendors and clients is key. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), Jessica Griscavage talks about the major changes over her 15 years in the industry. This episode goes over the importance of setting boundaries and the keys to excellent customer service. If you are looking for...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Megan Baugh and we talked about the importance of systems, success from destination weddings, and the growing pains of scaling a travel business. If you are looking for a more immersive...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), We interviewed Jennifer Jacob and we talked about her secrets to building a thriving business in just under five years. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, it's just me again. I talk about my struggles with burnout and a couple of ways I have found that help.  If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, it's just me again. I talk about my struggles with burnout and a couple of ways I have found that help.  If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips  If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/  

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, I chatted with Kyle Nichols about going from furloughed to one of Travel Agent Centrals 30 under 30 in a little over 2 years.  If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/   Bio: Kyle Nichols along with his husband Robert, co-own a Cruise Planners franchise based in Orlando, Florida. Kyle was bitten by the travel bug early on in life traveling regularly as a child. Kyles's future was set in motion when we stepped off the plane in Goteborg Sweden, for a study aboard during college that changed his outlook on the world. Since graduation from Johnson & Wales University with a bachelor's in Travel & Tourism, Hospitality Management he has spent the next decade working throughout the travel industry in many capacities. Including his favorite position as a tour guide on top of open-top double-decker busses in Miami Beach. At the onset of the pandemic shutdown, Kyle pulled the trigger on the idea of jumping back into the cruise industry with the purchase of his franchise and took the next year to catch back up to speed with all the changes in the industry. Since starting their franchise, Kyle has been featured in Travel Agent Central's 30 under 30 class of 2022, has spoken at Cruise Planner events, and serves as an agent advisor on a leading cruise lines advisory board.  https://www.facebook.com/cruisekingstravel https://www.instagram.com/cruisekingstravel/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/cruiseplanners-cruisekingstravel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSQR8tJlOWjBtQ4rA7cdWQ/featured www.cruisekingstravel.com

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, I chatted with Kyle Nichols about going from furloughed to one of Travel Agent Centrals 30 under 30 in a little over 2 years.  If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community:...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, we chat with Nikki Hendrix of Favorite Grampy Travels. Her love of travel and Disney made becoming a Travel Agent a no-brainer.  If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, we chat with Nikki Hendrix of Favorite Grampy Travels. Her love of travel and Disney made becoming a Travel Agent a no-brainer.  If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Check out The TAP FAM Trips! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips    If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/   Bio: Having adventures and making memories with loved ones has always been a priority for Nikki. This is why after several years as a successful travel advisor, she opened her own agency, Favorite Grampy Travels. Her father, Favorite Grampy, taught her that life was all about experiences, not things. Nikki and her Concierge Travel Advisors live this out each day, helping families make priceless memories together. While Disney and Universal vacations are their passion, they love to book family vacations all over the world including Hawaii, Mexico, South America, Caribbean, Europe and the South Pacific.     Since inception in 2019, Nikki has used her marketing and management background to grow Favorite Grampy Travels into a national brand with 31 highly trained independent consultants. She has mentored several of these travel advisors to earn over one million in annual sales each, all during the pandemic. A firm believer in giving back, Nikki contributes to the travel community through mentoring young agency owners as well.   Links to your website and social media sites: FavoriteGrampyTravels.com Facebook.com/FavoriteGrampyTravels IG: @ FavoriteGrampyTravels   

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, it's just me. I take a little stroll down memory lane and share the realness of the journey.  If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa 2022 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips  If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/  

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, it's just me. I take a little stroll down memory lane and share the realness of the journey.  If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building,...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Sahara and I talk about her Travel Coach Network and journey to becoming the only Travel Coach Certification Program to date. She has so much experience that she is sharing with travel enthusiasts and travel...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Sahara and I talk about her Travel Coach Network and journey to becoming the only Travel Coach Certification Program to date. She has so much experience that she is sharing with travel enthusiasts and travel professionals alike. Check out the Travel Coach Network HERE. For more about Sahara Rose De Vore read her bio below.   As you know, FAMs are a vital component of any Travel Professionals business and it's important to ensure the FAMs you attend are tailored to your specific needs. With that in mind, we created a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, access to a content vault with personalized high-quality photos and videos, and a solid strategy to increase sales.  We only have 2 openings left for a Travel Boss like yourself, who is passionate about curating epic experiences for your clients in South Africa. If you are a Travel Business owner who is looking to grow their business, while leveling up personally and professionally Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa 2022 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips    If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/       BIO: Hi I'm Sahara Rose! Yes, Sahara Rose is my real name.  I guess you can say that I was destined to be a world-traveler. (Actually, I've heard that from so many people since I became a traveler) I empower, inspire, and help ambitious women put purpose to their wanderlust and create the travel-focused business that they envision. I'm just a girl with a mermaid soul, a sense of wanderlust, and a dream of living a life of financial and spiritual freedom. I travel. I love talking about travel. I love helping people travel. I love sharing my knowledge of travel. I love inspiring people to travel. I love telling my travel stories. You too?  I knew that is why you were here! I've trekked from Cusco to the top of Macchu Picchu. I've gone scuba diving in the seas of the Philippines.  I've had a henna tattoo from a man on the streets of Mumbai, India.  I've woken up at 5am to watch the rising hot air balloons of Bagan, Myanmar.  I've sat in a circle and drank handmade kava with the locals in Fiji.  I've seen whales while sailing on a catamaran in South Africa.  I've soaked my feet in the salt flat pools of Las Salinas in Argentina. I've actually rode a camel and slept in the middle of the Sahara Desert in Morocco (yes, people always ask me if I've been there since my name is Sahara)  I have more travel photos that I'll ever know what to do with but so many new friends that I'll keep for a lifetime. Does this ignite all of your worldly adventures and memories too? But my life didn't begin as one filled with tropical vacations and global getaways. I grew up as an only child to a single mom in a middle class household where we could barely afford that fancy peanut butter and jelly mix in a jar (you know what I'm talking about, right?)  My vacations consisted of our entire family packed in my grandpa's old van and driving from northern US to the border of Mexico to visit my grandma's family every summer until I was about ten.  All of those fancy trips that I saw in movies and in magazines seemed so far out of reach for someone like myself. I loved the idea of travel so much that I studied it in university. In my college years, I was your typical broke student working five jobs at once to pay for my $1000 a month rent for a single room in Chicago. But I had a vision for my life and an Aquarius vibe. After making money and mental shifts, I took action and my life changed ever since. I've traveled solo to 84+ countries. I turned my most popular blog post into a published travel and mindset book. I started my dream travel business as a Travel Coach and became a pioneer in this remarkably interesting and exciting niche. I educate, empower, inspire, and help ambitious women travelers from all around the world bring to life their own meaningful travel-focused businesses that align their travel expertise with the impact that they make on the lives of others.  I am the founder of The Travel Coach Network and creator of the ICF internationally recognized Travel Coach Certification Program™.  I am also a certified Transformational coach, a published author, a speaker, and have been seen in various media outlets including Thrive Global, Forbes, Skift, Yahoo! Finance, USA Today, Best Company, Travel to Wellness, Corporate Wellness Magazine, Business Insider, and U.S News & World Report for my expertise. I was a 2019 nominee by career-changing women in the travel industry for rising female leader, best female coach, and best innovative trailblazer. Are you interested in becoming a Travel Coach or grow a thriving travel business yourself? Excellent! I love working with people who also share a deep passion for experiences, adventures, and year-round tan lines! I founded The Travel Coach Network to bring together travel-loving women from all around the globe who are travel coaches or travel business owners to connect, engage, and be a part of the travel coaching movement. And luckily for you, I've made becoming a travel coach extremely easy.  I created and instructed The Travel Coach Program to help women just like you who relate to someone just like me. Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/ website: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/ Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/  

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Chelsey and I talk about the NEW free software Proxi.co. This is going to be a game-changer for Travel Professionals. For more information read her bio below.  If you are looking for a more immersive...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Chelsey and I talk about the NEW free software Proxi.co. This is going to be a game-changer for Travel Professionals. For more information read her bio below.  If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa 2022 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips    If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/     Bio: Chelsey Roney brings her business-building and strategy experience to Proxi, where she serves as COO and leads a team of 5, growing the business through sales and marketing. After graduating from Texas A&M, Chelsey joined Boeing where she worked in financial planning and analysis and Microsoft where she worked in a demand center that focused on B2B omnichannel marketing. She grew and sold two businesses: a SaaS business in the University space, and a local services business. Chelsey is also an active member of her community, dedicated parent, and passionate supporter of women and business.   Proxi - Proxi is the best way to engage clients with a highly engaging, interactive visualization of map of local hot spots or points of interest.We make it easy for travel agents to head to our site and create custom, interactive maps that you can embed on your website, send to clients or behind QR codes in print. These maps are highly beneficial in creating travel diaries and itineraries.   https://www.instagram.com/proxico/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/proxi-co https://www.tiktok.com/@proxi.co https://www.facebook.com/ProxiMaps https://mobile.twitter.com/proxi_co  

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Steph and I catch up and talk about her amazing contributions to the travel industry over the last 10+ years. For more information about Steph Lee read her bio below.   If you are looking for a more immersive...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Steph and I catch up and talk about her amazing contributions to the travel industry over the last 10+ years. For more information about Steph Lee read her bio below.   If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa 2022 TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips    If you like the podcast you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/     Steph Lee Bio:   Steph Lee is the founder of Host Agency Reviews, a website dedicated to connecting agents to resources to start and grow their agencies. She grew up in the travel industry, sharing the house with her family's home based agency. Steph helped build and grow the host agency division and has been helping bring new talent into the industry ever since. Other important things to know about her: she has two adorable dogs (Rigel and Fennec) that she loves to the Kuiper Belt and back; and she loves stargazing and gardening.    Income Survey: https://har.news/surveyTTAP https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tagged/travel-agent-surveys     Learn More: HAR: https://hostagencyreviews.com/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/iamstephly & https://www.facebook.com/hostagencyreviews/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamstephly/  and https://www.instagram.com/hostagencyreviews  Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephly  and  https://twitter.com/hostagencyrvws LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamstephly/  and https://www.linkedin.com/company/hostagencyreviews/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hostagencyreviews

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Lori talks about what led to her amazing facebook group and the new venture she is launching in May. Membership Waitlist: For more about Lori Gold read her bio below.   If you are looking for a more immersive...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Lori talks about what led to her amazing facebook group The Resorts of the Riviera Maya and the new venture she is launching in May. Membership Waitlist: https://lori-gold.mykajabi.com/waitlist For more about Lori Gold read her bio below.   If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips  If you like the podcast, you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/       Lori Gold Bio: Lori Gold is a Canadian travel advisor of 15 years. She specializes in family travel and focuses on the Riviera Maya area of Mexico. She moved from Toronto to Playa del Carmen in 2016 and loves exploring her backyard, discovering new hotels and unique excursions. In 2020 Lori started the facebook group “The Resorts of the Riviera Maya” for travel advisors. It now has 12,500 members and is the go-to spot for up to date information, photos and everything to do with the hotels, tours and excursions in the Cancun/Riviera Maya area. Lori does masterclasses for travel advisor all about the destination and is launching her membership “Mexperts!” in May, 2022.   Membership Waitlist: https://lori-gold.mykajabi.com/waitlist  

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Nagège talks about her journey from generalist to whiskey travel boss. For more about Nadège Lark read her bio below. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Nagège talks about her journey from generalist to whiskey travel boss. For more about Nadège Lark read her bio below. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips  If you like the podcast, you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/     Nadège Lark Bio: Hi, I'm Nadège and I like to send people places. My family is originally from Haiti and I was born in Brooklyn, NY. In my life, I've traveled to over 90 countries, always seeking the most culturally engaging experiences. My practice is to thoroughly research and get to know a destination before I go, but still leave myself open to that destination's form of je ne sais quoi, the intangible quality or experience that can only happen while there. I'm also an accredited Whisky Ambassador and a WSET Level II Spirits Professional who has spent the last two decades discovering and enjoying wine, whiskies and other spirits around the world. I've married my love of travel with my fascination of whiskey. This has allowed me to curate truly culturally immersive experiences in whisk(e)y producing destinations. My featured destinations span the globe including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia. info@whiskeyheraway.com 971-808-1428

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Iris talks about her journey from a pre covid solo travelpreneur to a now thriving CEO. She details the necessary changes made to her business that landed her many awards and a blueprint to help other aspiring Travel...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Iris talks about her journey from a pre covid solo travelpreneur to a now thriving CEO. She details the necessary changes made to her business that landed her many awards and a blueprint to help other aspiring Travel Professionals to succeed. For more about Iris Martin read her bio below. If you are looking for a more immersive experiential FAM that allows time for meaningful relationship building, gathering high-quality content, and a solid marketing strategy to increase your sales, Apply to The TAP FAM to South Africa TODAY! https://TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips  If you like the podcast, you'll LOVE our Amazing Travel Agent Facebook Community: Join here: https://www.ttapgroup.com/     Iris Marting Bio:   Iris of Surreal Journeys Travel is passionate about travel and stepping out of one's comfort zones to enjoy the priceless experiences and lessons gained through travel. She has personally witnessed the transformation that takes place when people are exposed to new experiences. As such, Iris takes pride in helping people make their dream vacations become a reality by offering affordable trips with low deposits and flexible payment plans to destinations anywhere around the world. Iris specializes in escorted groups and enjoys coordinating trips to destinations  outside of the box. She is well traveled & knowledgeable about a plethora of destinations, so when booking travel with Surreal Journeys Travel, your vacation is stress free and well organized.   Learn More: https://surrealjourneystravels.com/ https://www.facebook.com/surrealjourneystravel IG: Surrealjourneystravel/queenmartinva

In today's episode of The TAP, A. Lynn Blanco discusses why she took a 4 months break and all the exciting things planned for 2022.  I just want to thank you for being a part of this community and for being the best part of The Travel Agent Podcast.  As mentioned in the episode we are going to South Africa this August and we want you to join us. Apply HERE! Join our Amazing Travel Agent Community: https://www.ttapgroup.com/   

In today's episode of The TAP, A. Lynn Blanco discusses why she took a 4 months break and all the exciting things planned for 2022.  I just want to thank you for being a part of this community and for being the best part of The Travel Agent...

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. Thanksgiving is more than the turkey, it gives us time to ponder upon what lessons we learned and how we can spread kindness around. It's also a time to look back at all the great memories and good people who came into our lives. We appreciate you so much. Happy Thanksgiving Day! This Thanksgiving, send a message of love, along with some kindness. See you in 2022~

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. Thanksgiving is more than the turkey, it gives us time to ponder upon what lessons we learned and how we can spread kindness around. It's also a time to look back at all the great memories and good people who...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), we interviewed Tammy Fink. This was such a fun episode. We discussed last-minute ideas for Black Friday and how to WOW your clients with meaningful and memorable physical products.  Check out our FAM to...

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Jennifer talks about the importance of finding a niche and building your business at a pace that feels most comfortable.  Check out our FAM to South Africa 2022 TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips Join our Amazing Travel Agent Community: https://www.ttapgroup.com/  

Today on The Travel Agent Podcast, Jennifer talks about the importance of finding a niche and building your business at a pace that feels most comfortable.  Check out our FAM to South Africa 2022 TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips Join our...

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), we interviewed Ja'Vonne Harley. We talked about how her career has evolved over the last 20+ years and that staying true to her vision and plan is the driving force of her success. Join our Amazing Travel...

In today's episode of TAP, meet Lori Hepp, owner of Playa Bella Weddings, and Travel. Starting her career as an airport employee to managing a multi-million dollar leisure travel agency, and is now a successful Destination and Group Travel...

In today's episode of TAP, meet Lori Hepp, owner of Playa Bella Weddings, and Travel. Starting her career as an airport employee to managing a multi-million dollar leisure travel agency, and is now a successful Destination and Group Travel Specialist. Lori has merged her passion, experiences, and expertise to create a remarkable wedding experience for her clients and notable travel for groups.  Listen in as she uncovers the importance of choosing the right niche for one's business. Key Takeaways: 1. How to deal with stress when managing a travel business 2. Software/Apps that help you work efficiently 3. How to handle your clients amidst the pandemic The Travel Agent Podcast is going on tour, go to TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips for all the details. Join our Amazing Travel Agent Community: https://www.ttapgroup.com/    Bio: Lori Hepp began her career in travel in 1988. She has held various positions within the travel industry, from de-icing DC-9 aircraft to Gate Agent, to Flight Attendant. She found her love for the business with her feet on the ground as a travel consultant. Before launching her own agency in 2017, Lori managed a multi-million dollar leisure agency. She found her passion in group travel, and particularly the niche of destination weddings in Mexico and the Caribbean. She also specializes in Luxury Escorted Europe and small boat River Cruising. www.playabellaweddingsandtravel.com https://www.facebook.com/playabellaweddingsandtravel

Today on The TAP (Travel Agent Podcast), we interviewed Anita Powell. We discussed her long career in travel and how she decided to create the Africa Hub, a learning resource for agents. The Travel Agent Podcast is going on tour, go to TheTravelAgentPodcast.com/famtrips for all the details. Join our Amazing Travel Agent Community: https://www.ttapgroup.com/   TheTravelAgentPodcast.com   Bio: Anita has worked in the African travel industry for over 20 years and is MD of the leading representation company, Small World Marketing as well as Founder of The Africa Hub, a web portal offering trusted, insider knowledge on Africa to the trade.  Anita was on the African Travel & Tourism (Atta) board for 14 years as well as being the longest standing and youngest Chair for 4 of those years and Vice-Chair for 2. She is now one of 3 Life Fellows of ATTA. She lives outside Bath, UK with her husband and 3 kids. As Founder & MD of Africa-specialist representation company, Small World Marketing, and as a former Chair and one of only 2 life-long Fellows of African Travel Trade Association (ATTA), Anita has exceptional knowledge of the Africa travel industry. Over the last 18 months the blow to the African travel industry has been seismic but Anita has applied her passion, energy, and expertise to deal with adversity head on, and to apply all her unique resources to make a meaningful positive impact on travel to Africa. In February she launched The Africa Hub a continent-wide, online training resource, delivered by ‘on-the-ground' experts who know their countries best. The Africa Hub aims to help further the skills and confidence of agents selling this exciting but complex continent.