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January 2008

In this issue...

OSSN Home

Destinations: 2008’s Travel Hot Spots
by John Hawks

President's Message
by Gary Fee
The OSSN Year End Member Survey
by Gary Fee
30-Second Marketing
by Anita Pagliasso
OSSN "Kicks Off" New Educational Agenda
by Melody Fee
Skybus: The New Airline With $10 Seats
by Monique Peragine
San Diego
by John Hawks
Selling Culinary Travel
by Michael Schrobat
New Orleans
by Jeff Grieder
OSSN Sets Sail with FAM Cruises

CHAPTER CHATS

Missouri
Houston
Mesa/Phoenix
New Hampshire



30-Second Marketing
by Anita Pagliasso

What is an elevator speech?

They’re intended to prepare you for very brief, chance encounters in an elevator. But elevator speeches are not just for elevators!

An elevator speech is a short (15 to 30 seconds, aproximately150 words) sound bite that succinctly and memorably introduces you. It spotlights your uniqueness as well as focuses on the benefits you provide. This is something that should be delivered effortlessly. And it is an excellent way to market yourself.

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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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Everyone Can Sell
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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Home Based Success

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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OSSN Home  |  Destinations: 2008’s Travel Hot Spots  |  President's Message
The OSSN Year End Member Survey  |  30-Second Marketing  |  OSSN "Kicks Off" New Educational Agenda
Skybus: The New Airline With $10 Seats  |  San Diego  |  Selling Culinary Travel  |  New Orleans
OSSN Sets Sail with Fam Cruises  |  Chapter Chats