Home-based agent news: Keeping clients grounded in reality

VIP Vacations' Jennifer Doncsecz has something of a mantra when dealing with client inquiries: "no budget, no quote." 

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HOME BASED AGENT May 09, 2022 INSIGHT BY JAMIE BIESIADA How to keep clients' travel wishes grounded in reality With airfare rising and advisors busy, VIP Vacations' Jennifer Doncsecz has something of a mantra when dealing with client inquiries: "no budget, no quote." READ MORE NEWS Will this new platform change the itinerary-building game? When Rachel West set out to create Safari Portal, she wanted it to solve the biggest problems she faced when designing client proposals and trips. READ MORE Legal Briefs: New rule doesn't guarantee cruise refunds The Federal Maritime Commission lacks the authority to order cruise lines to make refunds, and the new rule does not require refunds by cruise lines. READ MORE ASTA makes a bunch of staffing changes ASTA made multiple changes in order to "grow its communications, industry affairs, membership and business development capacity" as travel makes its comeback from the pandemic. READ MORE Internova gives thanks on Global Travel Advisor Day The company is running a full-page ad in The New York Times in which CEO J.D. O'Hara thanks the 70,000 advisors who fall under its umbrella. READ MORE Qantas makes its NDC platform available to U.S. travel agents The Qantas Distribution Platform provides agents with access to a wider range of products, including dynamic commission opportunities. READ MORE Cruise lines thank advisors with freebies and bonuses Several river and ocean lines are offering goodies and bonus commissions to celebrate Travel Advisor Appreciation Day. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED STORY 2022 Consumer Travel Editors Roundtable, Part 2: Defining hospitality Realizing the difference between service and hospitality has proven to be the central epiphany in Danny Meyer's career. And industries beyond restaurants are taking notice. READ MORE Advertisement MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Should I break up with my host agency? With so many travel agency hosts out there, how do you choose the right one? And when it's time to make a change, how do you break up with your current host agency? READ MORE Advertisement HOME BASED AGENT Editor: Jamie Biesiada Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Home Based Agent newsletter.