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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 ... more

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Stephanie Pickles
Representative of Pickles Travel Network
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Episode: GDS vs. Other Air Booking Tech? Booking Air for Clients? How to Get Clients to Respond Back to Supplier Options?
Lindsay Taylor
Travel advisor joining from a cruise ship in Alaska
Travel Leaders 365
Episode: Starting Out as An Advisor – in Canada! Tips for Starting a Host Agency? How to Join a Preferred-Agency Program?
Carolyn Orf
Representative from KHM Travel Group
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Episode: HAs Welcoming Partner Travel Advisors? Best CRMs To Track Payments? Trademark Pitfalls With Agency Names?
Veranda Adkins
Owner of Travel Legacy and experienced travel advisor
Episode: Come with Me Groups. $1.5M niche w/a work-life balance. Lessons from FB hack. Meet Veranda.
Jenn Lee
Travel advisor and founder of Vacation Planners, previously part of Travel Planners International.
Vacation Planners
Episode: Importance of HA with leads? Providing private info to an HA? Write-offs for cruises?

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Steph Lee
Founder of Host Agency Reviews, a platform providing critical insights for the travel industry, dedicated to helping travel agents enhance their businesses.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Your Friday Lunchtime Wisdom—Every Week!

    I look forward to Friday like clockwork—not only for the coffee, but because Travel Agent Chatter packs 15 minutes of pure industry gold into my lunch break. Steph Lee tackles the questions I didn’t even know I had. This podcast’s bite-size, actionable advice is delivered with warmth and wisdom, and feels like a mini-mentor session every week. Five stars doesn’t even feel like enough!

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    5
    ARAY224
    United Statesa month ago
  • Valuable information and advice

    Thank you for these Friday Q&As! I’ve been an agent for two years and my old travel agent actually has allowed me to be under their wing and learn at my part time pace. The downfall is I don’t get a ton of training in the industry unless I’m booking something new so terms and business know how’s came slowly. I found your website and podcast so valuable for my growth and I’m just wanting to say thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bladesblah
    United States2 years ago
  • Wow!!

    I love your podcast. I started listening to it a few weeks ago.

    I love the different topics and success stories that are covered. I love the ideas that I’m hearing. It gives me new things to consider and try out.

    Maybe I’m not there yet ( currently on episode 11) , but ……I would love to hear how travel agents deal with visas? Is that something they handle ? Or something they allow the clients to do on their own ?Do they charge a fee for this? 🤔

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Piolin@88
    United States2 years ago
  • A necessary topic. very informative! Thank you for sharing! I totally reccommend. quick listening!

    Audible
    5
    Thomasa Bradley
    United States4 years ago
  • Great episode!

    A necessary topic. very informative! Thank you for sharing! I totally reccommend. quick listening!

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    Thomasa Bradley
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the wealth of knowledge shared by guests and the host, expressing that it provides invaluable insights for both new and experienced travel professionals.
The episodes' practical tips and industry-specific advice are frequently highlighted as useful for growing their businesses.
Many listeners find inspiration and motivation within each episode, with some even noting that the content has significantly impacted their careers positively.

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What makes HAR Courses Special? Flight Commissions for International TAs? Benefits of GDS?
Q: What is my benefit in using a GDS if I don't get any commission from airlines?
A GDS allows for better handling of complex itineraries, offers flexibility in ticketing, and provides better management of client service issues.
What makes HAR Courses Special? Flight Commissions for International TAs? Benefits of GDS?
Q: How do HAR courses differ from an IATA course or something offered through a host agency?
HAR courses focus on the specifics of setting up a travel agency, while IATA courses are more aligned with airline standards and may not contain pertinent information for leisure travel agents.
What’s in a (business) name? Locality of HA? Steps to Becoming an Agent?
Q: How do you break down the steps on how to become a travel agent?
Consider whether you want to be employed by an agency or start your own. Each path has its pros and cons, and it’s essential to reflect on your goals and resources.
What’s in a (business) name? Locality of HA? Steps to Becoming an Agent?
Q: How important is it to join a local host agency?
It's not necessary to choose a local host agency as many have national account managers, and remote relationships can be sustained effectively.
What’s in a (business) name? Locality of HA? Steps to Becoming an Agent?
Q: Do you have any advice or should I just worry about the future in the future?
It's best to plan ahead, and it might be wise to have a broader agency name with a specific tagline, allowing flexibility for future changes.

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Focusing on the travel industry, this channel features two distinct series: in-depth interviews with successful travel advisors and a weekly Q&A format. The spotlight interviews delve into the tactics and strategies used by experienced travel agents to enhance their business. Topics include operational challenges, marketing techniques, and professional growth. The shorter Friday 15 episodes provide concise answers to pressing questions from the audience, making it an excellent resource for both seasoned professionals and newcomers in the travel sector. This dual-format approach not only inspires listeners but also equips them with necessary insights and practical advice relevant to their careers in travel.

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