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jackie falconer

don't take this the wrong way 51 Replies

Started by jackie falconer in The Front Office. Last reply by C'Ana 1 minute ago.

Toni Sofos

Carnival's Updated Cancellation Policy 11 Replies

Started by Toni Sofos in The Front Office. Last reply by Mike Davies 42 minutes ago.

Erica Carissa McKinney

Carnival...AGAIN!!! 62 Replies

Started by Erica Carissa McKinney in The Front Office. Last reply by Tracy Ralls 49 minutes ago.

Mindy Gilbert

Aura Cozumel 4 Replies

Started by Mindy Gilbert in The Front Office. Last reply by Pete Larson 1 hour ago.

Cindy Riley

Baltimore activities 5 Replies

Started by Cindy Riley in The Front Office. Last reply by Suzanne Smith 1 hour ago.

Samarah Meil

Expedial Travel Agent Affliate Program 27 Replies

Started by Samarah Meil in The Front Office. Last reply by BNTG 1 hour ago.

Connie Mayberry-Green

Needing a transfer in HNL 7 Replies

Started by Connie Mayberry-Green in The Front Office. Last reply by Pete Larson 1 hour ago.

Pamela Jo Bizelli

Is it wrong to offer a donation to a charity from your commission? 40 Replies

Started by Pamela Jo Bizelli in The Front Office. Last reply by Susan Schaefer, ECC, ACE, DS, CS 2 hours ago.

Steve Griswold

Any Travel Agent Deals in Australia? 1 Reply

Started by Steve Griswold in The Front Office. Last reply by Susan Schaefer, ECC, ACE, DS, CS 2 hours ago.

Lana Daleo

All About Hawaii. 8 Replies

Started by Lana Daleo in The Front Office. Last reply by Lana Daleo 3 hours ago.

Suzi Nelsen

Reasonable High End Hotel in London 13 Replies

Started by Suzi Nelsen in The Front Office. Last reply by Nancy Frost 4 hours ago.

lisa green

Disney packages off property with tickets 18 Replies

Started by lisa green in The Front Office. Last reply by Dianne 5 hours ago.

Steve Griswold

Any GA agency owners out there? 12 Replies

Started by Steve Griswold in The Front Office. Last reply by Karen 6 hours ago.

CB

RIU Resort Paradise Island 7 Replies

Started by CB in The Front Office. Last reply by Geoff Millar 7 hours ago.

Steve Cousino, ACC, CTA, LS

Google Voice + Skype 21 Replies

Started by Steve Cousino, ACC, CTA, LS in The Front Office. Last reply by Karul-Ann Morton 8 hours ago.

Susan Fennessy

Nexion 5 Replies

Started by Susan Fennessy in The Front Office. Last reply by Karul-Ann Morton 9 hours ago.

Melani Roewe

Voyager Travel Guides, Videos, Newsfeed, etc. 24 Replies

Started by Melani Roewe in The Front Office. Last reply by Tom Ogg 9 hours ago.

Margaret King

JTB Fall FAM Confirmation & Itinerary 47 Replies

Started by Margaret King in The Front Office. Last reply by Pete Larson 11 hours ago.

Vickie Thomas

Atlantis Day Passes 5 Replies

Started by Vickie Thomas in The Front Office. Last reply by Samarah Meil 13 hours ago.

Jeanne M. Fischer

Biking in Europe 10 Replies

Started by Jeanne M. Fischer in The Front Office. Last reply by Magiel Venema 13 hours ago.

Latest Activity

Mike Davies replied to Toni Sofos's discussion 'Carnival's Updated Cancellation Policy'
All the river cruise lines have penalties once a cruise is booked of at least $250. In the UK Avalon Globus only deals directly with the public. No Travel Agents allowed. We are heading the same way as airlines, hotels, rental cars..................…
39 minutes ago
Zuberi Yara left a comment for Don Golliher ACC
44 minutes ago
Tracy Ralls replied to Erica Carissa McKinney's discussion 'Carnival...AGAIN!!!'
Hi Nancy, I would call Carnival as Lori suggests, and if I read your situation correctly, I would also not cancel anyone from your group just yet. If there are less than full deposits currently then everyone and your monies are at Group level. Keep…
47 minutes ago
Susan Schaefer, ECC, ACE, DS, CS replied to Toni Sofos's discussion 'Carnival's Updated Cancellation Policy'
People cancel because the TA doesn't keep them engaged? Are they kdding??? What clients I have had cancelled were cancelling because they lost their jobs, or had some other decrease in income, and others were due to health issues (of the travelers…
56 minutes ago
Pete Larson replied to Mindy Gilbert's discussion 'Aura Cozumel'
I can't help you with the resorts, but I can attest to Coz as a great SCUBA destination! I have personally visited the Santa Rosa Wall. The reef starts at about 50' and seems to drop forever. I stopped at about 122'...which was outside my comfort zo…
59 minutes ago
Cruise Chick replied to Toni Sofos's discussion 'Carnival's Updated Cancellation Policy'
I agree 100%. But I believe that the revised cancellation policies are the start towards them trying something like this. There was just a couple of articles in the trade magazines in which the cruise lines are seeing increased cancellations and I e…
1 hour ago
Cruise Chick replied to jackie falconer's discussion 'don't take this the wrong way'
I agree and when I see these kinds of posts, I can see exactly why this thread was started. These are the ones that really piss me off - and I will tell you, I startd to respond to it and then just figured it said more to not respond at all.
1 hour ago
Suzanne Smith replied to Cindy Riley's discussion 'Baltimore activities'
I recently went to Baltimore with my daughter... we had a great time and stayed at the Intercontinental at the Harbor... the National Aquarium was great.. if you get there too late though you might have to wait a bit.. and then they have the dolphin…
1 hour ago
BNTG replied to Samarah Meil's discussion 'Expedial Travel Agent Affliate Program'
Found it: Sign up for the program before September 30 to get the $50 waived Promo code: EXPE-EM
1 hour ago
kulbir singh is now a member of Home Based Travel Agent Community
Welcome Them!
1 hour ago
Pete Larson replied to Connie Mayberry-Green's discussion 'Needing a transfer in HNL'
I agree. Cabs are plentiful in that area...and pretty cheap. Depending on how many people and how much luggage they have... a cab is a great option. They are like...two and a half miles apart.
1 hour ago
BEVERLY PAGE commented on COLLEEN GAIER's group 'MIDWEST Home Based Travel Agents'
I am sorry it was me ..........agentssharingknowledge.com then under conference . got an email to day seem like there are spaces left. this would be great we can do lunch. i am going down on that wed.
1 hour ago
Lori Danner replied to Erica Carissa McKinney's discussion 'Carnival...AGAIN!!!'
Call Carnival so you know for sure. They are very helpful and willing to help you understand how this will affect your group.
2 hours ago
Geoff Millar left a comment for mary ann miller
2 hours ago
Nancy Shultz replied to Erica Carissa McKinney's discussion 'Carnival...AGAIN!!!'
Can someone clarify this for me. I collected $50pp deposit and berthed everyone into a guaranty in the category they wanted. The total of all those deposits meets the 1st deposit amount, am I safe or do I need to cancel those individual reservations…
2 hours ago
DMC replied to jackie falconer's discussion 'don't take this the wrong way'
Absolutely don't intend to, but this always reflects on all of us....
2 hours ago
Susan Schaefer, ECC, ACE, DS, CS replied to Toni Sofos's discussion 'Carnival's Updated Cancellation Policy'
Mark my words, if / when that happens, and bookings PLUMMET because folks won't commit money until they are 110% sure they'll really go, cruise lines will be scratching their heads and not understand why bookings are suddenly happening 30-90 days ou…
2 hours ago
Laura Frazier replied to jackie falconer's discussion 'don't take this the wrong way'
If we had minimum training standards in our industry, there would be little need for this conversation... This business is very complex and requires education not just in travel, but how to run a business as well. I am amazed at how many people try…
2 hours ago
Susan Schaefer, ECC, ACE, DS, CS replied to Pamela Jo Bizelli's discussion 'Is it wrong to offer a donation to a charity from your commission?'
Pamela My response below was in response to Richard's comment about doing what he wanted, including rebating, back to the client. Not specifically about donating to charity (that you can market).
2 hours ago
Susan Schaefer, ECC, ACE, DS, CS replied to Steve Griswold's discussion 'Any Travel Agent Deals in Australia?'
Steve, You might want to contact some of your preferred suppliers (that service Australia of course), and see what they may have to offer. Nowadays suppliers are moving more towards rewarding booking productivity, but not all.
2 hours ago
 
 
 














 


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