May 2007

In this issue...

OSSN Home

Destination: Europe’s Hidden Discoveries
by John Hawks

President's Message
by Gary Fee
How I did It
by Robin Paschall
Living the Perfect Life
by Melody Fee
Let’s Make a Deal
by Anita Pagliasso
CBS Market Watch
by Cynthia Perry
Refer them to the Internet
by Ken Hall
When my Left Hand Cuts
by John Dalton
Managing Your Travel Business
by John Hawkes
Selling Travel 101
by John Hawkes
OSSN Sets Sail with Fam Cruises

CHAPTER CHATS

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What Consumer Reports and CBS MarketWatch Are NOT Telling You About Travel Insurance!
by Cynthia Perry, CTC
Vice President of Sales, Travel Insured International

Busy independent travel agents may not have seen it, but the respected consumer advocacy publication Consumer Reports has recently published an article stating that your clients “rarely need travel insurance” and “should save their money for souvenirs.” The timing of the Consumer Reports article, only six weeks before the June 1st start of 2007 hurricane season, should be of concern to every travel agent.

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OSSN Home  |  Destination: Europe’s Hidden Discoveries  |  President's Message  |  How I did It
Living the Perfect Life  |  Let’s Make a Deal  |  CBS Market Watch  |  Refer them to the Internet
When my Left Hand Cuts  |  Managing Your Travel Business
Selling Travel 101  |  OSSN Sets Sail with Fam Cruises  |  Chapter Chats