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The Insider Travel Report PodcastA New Book on How to Start, Operate and Market Your AgencyJoshua Harrell, chief revenue officer of WorldVia, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his new book, “Travel Marketeering: A Complete Guide to Starting (or Refreshing) Your Travel Agency,: Harrell talks about his business background and why he was inspired to write the book, which is aimed at helping entrepreneurial agency owners or those new to the business. “Travel Marketeering” is a soup-to-nuts guide to starting, operating and marketing travel, an essential guide to finding success in the agency business. For more information, visit Harrell’s agency website at www.worldvia.com or buy the book on Amazon o...2025-02-1138 min
The Insider Travel Report PodcastHow WorldVIA Became One of the Most Successful Host AgenciesJason Block, CEO of Atlanta-based WorldVIA, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about his growing travel business, which includes a large host agency that is part of Travel Leaders Network. Block, who is the son of former Travel Leaders President Roger Block, talks about how he got into the industry and what services WorldVIA offers to its hosted advisors. He details some the latest travel trends and how they affect travel agency businesses. For more information, visit www.worldvia.com.
All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), an...2024-11-0736 min
Travel Agent Chatter | Friday 15HAs Welcoming Partner Travel Advisors? Best CRMs To Track Payments? Trademark Pitfalls With Agency Names?In episode 172 Steph welcomes Carolyn Orf of KHM Travel as a co-host! They will cover a ton of helpful topics, including the following: 1. My friend and I are interested in launching an agency together. We each bring slightly different skill sets to the table and have already worked together and been students together (and have been close for decades). When evaluating host agencies we see that only Travel Quest / WorldVia host agency seems to have a membership option geared towards a two person agency. Do other host agencies have a way to structure thi...2024-09-0631 min
Love Travel Live TravelHow CrowdStrike is Affecting Travel and the World's Largest Pizza Party!Jason is back after two very fulfilling weeks on safari in Africa! He regales us with tales and video of his trip, and the show gets a visit from Edmondo Boscoscuro of Meet and Greet Italy to talk all things Italy. Plus, we dive into the massive computer outage grounding flights and take a look at Princess Cruises setting a world record once again with a massive pizza party at sea.
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2024-07-201h 05Love Travel Live TravelHow to Have A Growth Mindset as an Entrepreneur + Best NYC Pizza with Project Expedition's Rob KeenWith Jason on vacation Paul is back filling in with Joshua as they welcome Rob Keen to the show to talk New York City pizza and his favorite travel memories. Plus, how Taylor Swift and your favorite bands are driving entertainment-oriented travel and a look at how you can stay focused and chart a path forward as a travel entrepreneur.
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2024-07-121h 00Love Travel Live TravelThe Sandals Resorts/Delta Airlines Ripple Effect, Hurricane Beryl, + Your Wins and ChallengesThis week Joshua and guest host Paul LaHood examine the ripple effect Sandals Resorts' success is having on the availability of flights to its destinations, specifically with Delta Airlines. Plus, Hurricane Beryl has us thinking about travel insurance, and we share your wins and challenges.
2024-07-0558 minLove Travel Live TravelThe Show Must Go On! The Love Boat, Postcards, and Delta's Swanky New LoungeThe Internet was out at WorldVia HQ, but that didn't stop us from recording an action-packed show. We take a deep dive into Delta's new lounge at JFK, visit the cast of the original Love Boat, share a viewer postcard, and talk the ever-expanding world of cruises.
2024-07-0152 minLove Travel Live TravelLet's Buy a Home in Italy for 3 Euros! Plus Service Fees 101 and Plane Travel at the Speed of SoundThis week, we're going house hunting Italy minutes from the Mediterranean, spending our hypothetical lottery winnings, and examining how travel advisors can effectively charge service fees. Plus, we debut our new shirts and Velma returns to the show to talk about making final bookings. It's... supersonic. Let's plug into the community and power up your travel business.
2024-07-011h 01Love Travel Live TravelNational Bourbon Day, Gen Z Cruise Trends, and Booking Small Group TravelJoshua and Jason are back in the studio in a celebratory mood as they give proper recognition to National Bourbon Day and take a look at a bevy of news stories headed into Father's Day Weekend: Gen Z joining the cruising boom, Tauck is booking small group tours, and Chile is becoming a more popular port of call.
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2024-06-141h 03Love Travel Live TravelLive from Washington, D.C:. EDGE Conference, Coke vs. Pepsi, and Travel TaxesWe're on the road this week, as Joshua and Paul come to you live from our nation's capital to preview the EDGE conference and get into a spirited Coke vs. Pepsi debate. Plus, the travel taxes in Venice might be on the rise and AmaWaterways is increasing its fleet. Let's plug into the community and power up your travel business.
2024-06-0758 minLove Travel Live TravelBobbleheads, Killer Orcas, and ASTA's Travel Industry ContributionsJoshua joins Paul LaHood via satellite from Dallas, Texas at this year's ASTA Travel Advisor Conference to celebrate the organization's advocacy efforts on behalf of travel advisors. Plus, we compare bobbleheads and pick a side in the war between orcas and small boats out in the ocean.
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2024-05-311h 03Love Travel Live TravelMemorial Day Plans and Trips to Cuba and HawaiiIt's a holiday weekend and Joshua and Jason have travel on the brain—Joshua just got back from Hawaii, and Abercrombie and Kent is returning to Cuba, which is as good an excuse as any to tell some stories of his sojourn through the country. Plus, Delta is offering specialized flights for college football fans and Velma joins us to talk destination weddings.
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2024-05-2459 minLove Travel Live TravelWhat We Can Learn From NFL Scheduling in Booking TravelPaul is filling in for Joshua this week as Jason quizzes him on some terms that Gen Z might not be as familiar with. Plus, we examine how the NFL's scheduling philosophy can translate over to the way advisors think about booking travel and delve into the always growing world of cruising.
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2024-05-221h 04Love Travel Live TravelTravel Taxes for Your Favorite Destinations? Plus World Cruises and Your Perfect Elevator PitchThis week, Joshua and Jason help you craft an elevator pitch to communicate what your business is all about. Plus, travel taxes in Venice and the ongoing boom in world cruise itineraries. Let's plug into the community and power up your travel business.
2024-05-101h 07Love Travel Live TravelWould You Sail on the Big Nude Boat?Norwegian Cruise line has a clothing-optional sailing for next year, and Joshua and Jason want to talk about it. Plus, Virgin Voyages welcomes a new ship and your favorite karaoke songs. Let's plug into the community and power up your travel business.
2024-05-031h 01Love Travel Live TravelAmsterdam River Cruising Limits, Southwest Booking Changes, and a Special Silversea GuestThis week, we're talking possible changes to Southwest's boarding policies and a major change to Amsterdam river cruising. Plus, Laurie Bohn-Isaure of Silversea Cruises answers our burning questions. Let's plug into the community and power up your travel business.
2024-04-261h 02Love Travel Live TravelHappy Birthday Joshua! Plus Trendy Cruise Destinations and a Norwegian Cruise Line ExpansionIt's Joshua's birthday! Ok, it was actually Monday, but it's still time to celebrate. Plus, we get into some cruise news as Cunard has eclipse fever and Azamara announces exciting new destinations.
Love Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
2024-04-201h 04Love Travel Live TravelDelta Boarding Changes and Giant MSC Cruises SwingsThis week, Joshua and Paul examine Delta's changes to their boarding policy, and channel their adventurous side as MSC adds a giant swing to their new ship. Plus, we take a train with a dash of luxury with Railbookers.
Love Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
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Trade Secrets PodcastTravel advisors, what’s your elevator pitch? (feat. Jackie Friedman)Welcome to season five of Trade Secrets. In this episode, hosts Emma Weissmann and Jamie Biesiada welcome Nexion Travel Group president Jackie Friedman on the show to talk about the value of travel advisors. They discuss the modern history of the profession and the evolution from “agent” to “advisor,” then answer listener questions about standing out from the crowd, how advisors can sell their own value and what makes a good elevator pitch. Thanks to our friends at WorldVia for helping us solicit travel advisor questions this season. This episode is sponsored by Travel Insured Internati...2024-04-0846 minLove Travel Live Travel5 April 2024 Love Travel Live TravelThis week, Paul is our guest host as he and Joshua dive in to suppliers' new acquisitions and expansions, Gen Z travel, and add a very special postcard to the travel wall.
Love Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
2024-04-051h 00Love Travel Live Travel29 March 2024 Love Travel Live TravelThis week, Joshua and Jason are joined by a very special guest—Vicki Freed, senior vice president of Sales at Royal Caribbean to discuss private islands and ocean cruising. Plus, a busy week in travel including luxurious world cruises and a reboot of the Titanic. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
2024-03-291h 01Love Travel Live Travel15 March 2024 Love Travel Live TravelLove Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. This week, travel hotspots, sleep tourism, and your travel forget-me-nots. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
2024-03-1558 minLove Travel Live Travel8 March 2024 Love Travel Live TravelLove Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. This week, Joshua and Jason are joined by Mike Julius, Vice President of U.S. Field Sales at Carnival Cruise Line. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
2024-03-081h 00Love Travel Live Travel1 March 2024 Love Travel Live TravelLove Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. This week, Joshua and Jason are joined by Pam Hoffee, Managing Director at Avalon Waterways. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
2024-03-011h 01Love Travel Live Travel23 February 2024 Love Travel Live TravelLove Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. This week, Joshua and special guest co-host Paul LaHood are joined by Katina Athanasiou, senior vice president of sales at Celebrity Cruises. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
2024-02-231h 00Love Travel Live Travel16 February 2024 Love Travel Live TravelPaul is subbing in for Joshua in today's show, joining Jason to take a tour through Aruba and debrief on the travel news you need to know this week.
2024-02-191h 01Love Travel Live Travel9 February 2024 Love Travel Live TravelLove Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business. This week, Jason is out of office but in a magical place as he joins Paul and Joshua to sprinkle some pixie dust in the studio. Plus, tips on proper IP usage and examining growing romance travel trends.
2024-02-091h 02Love Travel Live Travel2 February 2024 Love Travel Live TravelThis week, Joshua and Jason sing the virtues of having a well-made business card and welcome Velma back onto the show. Plus, a big announcement from Universal and polling your theme park habits.
2024-02-021h 11Love Travel Live Travel26 January 2024 Love Travel Live TravelLove Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. This week, they welcome John Chernesky, senior vice president of sales for North America at Norwegian Cruise Line and examine the growing desire for solo travel in 2024. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
2024-01-261h 02Love Travel Live Travel19 January 2024 Love Travel Live TravelLove Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. This week, Joshua is joined by a special co-host, and a special guest, as Industry Relations Specialist Paul LaHood joins the show, and industry veteran Dondra Ritzenthaler hops on to spread some wisdom. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
2024-01-201h 01Love Travel Live Travel12 January 2024 Love Travel Live TravelLove Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Jason and Joshua have a plethora of stories to get to, from some questions about safety and service to the announcement of the new White Lotus filming location. Plus, Jackie Friedman from Nexion joins the show. Strap in as we dive in to the goings on of travel this week!
2024-01-201h 00Love Travel Live Travel5 January 2024 Love Travel Live TravelLove Travel Live Travel is a show for those who love travel and have chosen to build a life around travel. Each week, hosts Joshua Harrell and Jason Block bring you special guests from across the travel world and beyond. This week, for the show's inaugural episode, Gary Murphy from AmaWaterways joins the show. Let's plug in to the community and power up your travel business.
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