November 2005

In this issue...

OSSN Home
Destination: South Africa
by Jim Langford
President's Message
by Gary Fee
The 10% Rule
by Anita Balamane
Conference Calls 101
by Penney Rudicil
Can this Trip be Saved
by John Hawkes
Managing your Travel Business
by John Hawkes
Travel Selling 101 / Selling Cruises
by John Hawkes
Travel Niches: Babymooners
by John Hawkes
Fams & Seminars

CHAPTER CHATS

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Travel Niches: Babymooners
by John Hawks

Everyone's heard of honeymoons, of course. For many OSSN agents, these post-wedding getaways comprise a critical source of business for their home-based travel agencies.

And, chances are, you've sold a familymoon or two in your career (even if you didn't realize it at the time!) -- honeymoons that include more travelers than just the bride and groom, such as their stepchildren or parents or other family members who traipse along with the happy couple.

This year, several travel magazines have uncovered the latest "moon" trend: babymoons!

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OSSN Home  |  Destination: South Africa  |  President's Message  |  The 10% Rule
Conference Calls 101 |  Can this Trip be Saved  |  Managing your Travel Business
Travel Selling 101 / Selling Cruises  |  Travel Niches: Babymooners  |  Chapter Chats  |  Fams & Seminars