The Minibar: Travel Advisors tell all on their craziest client requests and Survey finds agencies are worried about direct bookings, staffing challenges, and economic uncertainty

Click here to help with Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Survey Finds Agencies Are Worried About Direct Bookings, Staffing Challenges and Economic Uncertainty Travel Advisors Tell All on Their Craziest Clien…

Special Guest: Kha Ly and AI - Part 2

Join Theresa and Kha for Part 2 of the AI discussion. In this episode, Kha covers how to use AI to enhance the client experience and the AI trends that he thinks will impact the travel industry the most. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, head to that episode first! Find us on social media: F…

Special Guest: Kha Ly and AI - Part 1

Marketing Technologist Kha Ly spoke with Korrine and Theresa months ago about AI's role in the travel industry. Kha joins the podcast once again to tell us about AI updates, his favorite tools, and how we can leverage AI for Marketing. The conversation was so good we split it into two parts. Tune …

Special Guest: Courtnie Nichols and The Biz Huddle

There's a groundbreaking travel industry event in the works called The Biz Huddle, and Courtnie Nichols joins Theresa (one of the event's advisory committee members) in this week's episode to talk about it. Ready to level up your business? Listen in to see if this event is right for you. Register …

The Minibar: Mobility Assistance Trends at Sea with Special Needs Group and Tips for Working with High Net Worth Clients

Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Special Needs Group CEO Talks Mobility Assistance Trends at Sea Tips for Working with High Net Worth Clients from Luxury Advisor Stacy Small As heard on Excess Baggage: Six Senses Hotel Planned for Colorado…

Special Guest: Lori Gold with Explore More Mexico

In this week's episode, Korrine and Theresa chat with Lori Gold, the founder of incredible Resorts of the Riviera Maya Facebook Group, Explore More Mexico, and Mexperts. For the free Mexico Masterclass with Lori, click here! Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinloun…

The Minibar: Incentivizing ICs and 5 Things to Know about planning outdoor travel for clients with disabilities

Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: What Travel Agency Owners Need to Know about Incentivizing Their ICs 5 Things to Know About Planning Outdoor Travel for Clients With Disabilities As heard on Excess Baggage: Royal Caribbean Group's courting…

Advisor Highlight: Natasha Terrell

On this episode of Advisor Highlight, we have a fun and dynamic conversation with Natasha Terrell who is the founder of Travel Goddess International. She went from being a solo travel advisor to having a large team of advisors working with her in her agency. In 2020, she restructured her business t…

The Minibar: Destination Dupes and "Is being a travel agent a casual side hustle?"

Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: Summer of the destination ‘dupes’ Community Voices: Is Being a Travel Agent a Casual Side Hustle? Here’s Why I Don’t Think So. As heard on Excess Baggage: Italy’s Catania Airport Shut Down Because of Mount …

The Minibar: DMCs vs Tour Operators and the State of hotel guest satisfaction in 2024

Find us on social media: Facebook & Instagram Email us: hello@thetinlounge.com Discussion: The State of Hotel Guest Satisfaction in 2024 Ask-An-Advisor: Why Would I Use a DMC Instead of a Tour Operator? As heard on Excess Baggage: The Travel Corporation To Be Acquired by Asset Management Fund Cou…