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HOME-BASED Agent Expo some you will find at the expo. Also, make sure to check our website and the onsite show directory for the most up-to-date listing of educational programming. “Get Up-to-Date on the New Las Vegas!” With this session created and presented by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, agents can experience Vegas firsthand. Agents will get an insider’s update on the hottest trends and the newest properties coming online in the near future. Get tips on navigating the LVCVA website and how to easily manage group bookings using the LVCVA’s online RFP. Plus, learn how easy it is to earn Las Vegas Trade Certification and all the benefits that come with completing the program. “Get in the Driver’s Seat…Accelerate Your Success with Nexion” Presented by Nexion Inc., join the host agency for a lively, informative and interactive discussion on how a hosting relationship with Nexion can help both experienced agents and those new to the travel industry be truly successful in this business. “What’s New at Royal Caribbean” This year we also bring you lively product demonstrations from leading travel suppliers. Royal Caribbean International presents “What’s New at Royal Caribbean.” The brand will help you “Get to know INCREDIBLE,” sharing details about Oasis of the Seas, which will launch in late 2009. The demonstration will also provide NOVEM B ER 2008 FOR THE AGENT It’s Show Time! This year’s Home-Based Travel Agent Expo is full of educational opportunities Education is a must for any homebased agent, whether you are a novice or an industry veteran. The Home-Based Travel Agent Expo & Conference brings you the best education, giving real information to implement in your travel business. The show gives you the opportunity to create invaluable relationships with more than 200 domestic and international travel suppliers. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stop by the booths of our sponsors and supporters. Their support proves they recognize the important contribution the home-based agent brings to the current travel landscape. Sponsors include: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA); Nexion Inc.; Norwegian Cruise Line; Royal Caribbean International; Travel Counsellors; and Tripology. Supporters include: Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA); the National Association of Career Travel Agents (NACTA); Niche Cruise Marketing Alliance (NCMA); and The Travel Institute. Don’t forget to learn more about our Official Entertainment Partners: Fab Four Live; Joey & Maria’s Comedy Italian Wedding; The Soprano’s Last Supper; and V—The Ultimate Variety Show. Practical Tips and More Agents in attendance will master new selling skills with our re-energized conference program. We bring you more than 20 educational sessions, giving you tips and tools on sales, marketing and best business practices. Here is a sneak peak on insights and details on many new onboard programs as well as new tools you can use to grow your business. Great Offers on Hotel and Airfare We have partnered with JetBlue to offer attendees of the trade show a 5 percent discount off the lowest available airfare to Las Vegas. Book online to take advantage of this great offer. Visit our website and click on the Hotel & Travel tab for details and booking information. And don’t forget about the special offer for agents at our host hotel:We have negotiated a fantastic rate at the lush Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino for just $119 per night. Plus, agents who book their entire reservation in our room block will receive complimentary Internet usage in their room. It is the perfect way to stay connected to your clients while you are away from your office. Details are available on the expo website. Registration is available online through November 21 (for $25) and then onsite during the event (for $30). Pre-register for the must-attend, homebased event of the year at www.home basedtravelagentexpo.com. For more information, please contact: Bernadette Mari Marketing Manager Phone: 212-895-8264 E-mail: bmari@questex.com Home-BasedTravelAgent 55 http://www.homebasedtravelagentexpo.com http://www.homebasedtravelagentexpo.com

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Home Based Travel Agent - November 2008 Contents Editor’s Note Publisher’s Note Your Lifeline Agent Spotlight New Technology Industry News Hot Deals Cultural Tourism Luxury Hotels For the Traveler: Luxury For the Agent: Luxury For the Traveler: Latin America For the Agent: Latin America Hawaii For the Traveler: Provence For the Agent: Provence For the Traveler: Florida For the Agent: Florida Home-Based Agent Expo New Products

Home Based Travel Agent - November 2008

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