OSSN E-Agent Newsletter

July 2007

In this issue...

OSSN Home

Destination: Australia Down Under
by John Hawks

President's Message
by Gary Fee

Turning Fam Trips into Sales
by Bobbie Murphy

Use or Lose It
by Anita Pagliasso

Free Hosting Forever
by Andi Mysza

The True Merchants of the Travel Industry
by Nicki Shanley

Low-Tech Marketing
by Ken Hall

Going Solo But Never Alone
by Jeff Grieder

Selling Mexico’s Riviera
by Laura Gipson

Greece Conference

OSSN Sets Sail with Fam Cruises

CHAPTER CHATS

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Daytona

Going Solo But Never Alone
by Jeff Grieder (OSSN Midwest Regional Manager)

When I first started in this industry, I actually believed that I could never run a home-based travel agency completely on my own. Well, here I am over four years later, doing just that!

I admit, it has not been easy and I still have a long way to go. But it has sure been worth every step. I do have many goals, but I am accomplishing them one by one up the ladder of success. So, if you think you can’t run a home based travel agency all on your own, think again. In today’s new home-based travel agent market, it may be easier than you believe. And, the best part? You really don’t have to do it alone!

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Aloha, Travel Partners
My NCL colleagues Joe Jiffo, Marianne Sequeira, Shanel Knight-Tarver and I recently put in some overtime - but believe me, we didn't mind a bit. That's because we escorted a group of 45 NCL travel partners aboard NCL America's Pride of America for a 7-day Hawai`i tour, from April 14 - April 21. (Yes, it's a tough job, but someone had to do it). Between all the exciting...
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Read all About it -
New NCL News You Can Use
NCL is committed to being the easiest cruise line for your clients to travel with - and for you to do business with. That's why we keep coming up with new programs and procedures, designed to make taking and booking NCL cruises easier and better all the time. In fact, we've just enhanced three programs...
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Give Your Sales a Boost (and Give Lots of On-Board Credits) with NCL's "Spring for it" Sales Event
hey say it's better to give than to receive — and we bet no one knows that better than you these days, during NCL's "Spring for it" sales event...
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Summer, Fall and 1-Night Cruises - NCL's Got the Triple Play to Help You Score Big Sales

We know you're always looking for new ways to boost your sales and build your business - and NCL is always looking for new ways to help. Summer's right around the corner, and fall isn't far behind, so sell your clients on two of the season's most popular cruise destinations - Alaska and Europe.ot only are the destinations in high demand, but so are the ships - NCL's got brand new ships sailing these great itineraries...
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NCL Insider: Whale tail

Use Brand "U" Marketing to Become Distinct as a Home Based Travel Agent

As a home based travel agent, have you ever asked yourself, "Am I doing everything I can to brand myself, set myself apart and make myself distinct in my marketplace?" If there's room for improvement - and there always is - your NCL home based partner is ready to help...
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Going Solo But Never Alone by Jeff Grieder (OSSN Midwest Regional Manager)

Going Solo But Never Alone
by Jeff Grieder (OSSN Midwest Regional Manager)