January 2010

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Pre- and Post-Cruise Stays
by John Hawks

Though some segments of the cruise industry expect their booking levels to grow in 2010, travel agents will continue to feel the squeeze on many bookings as noncommissionable fares and deep discounts cut into their bottom-line commission earnings.

That's why it really pays to expand your earnings by recommending pre- and post-cruise hotel stays to your clients.

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