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Last week I was on a local staycation visiting the Orlando theme parks, and little did I know, a business lesson would emerge from 1- one of my favorite attractions and 2- one that I've never noticed before on the dozens of times I've ridden it.  Join in on this episode to see the takeaways I had for the travel business.

In this episode, I discuss:

·       The evolution of documenting and preserving history

·       Having backup in case of emergencies or unexpected events

·       Having a centralized business hub

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As we enter September, the start of the last quarter of the year, there is a sense of power and possibility in the air.  Hear some travel business inspiration and updates from Rita :)

In this episode, I discuss:

·        Some updates on what's happening the rest of the year in the world of the Strategic Travel Entrepreneur

·       Becoming profitable by breaking down your numbers and product/service mix

·       Your willingness to go the extra mile to attain your success

·       It's not quitting time

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A short episode recorded under the olive tree in the garden to update you on the crowdfunding for the fees of the tour guide program in Jerusalem! With good news that we reached the goal! Including a shout out to some of the donors but I couldn't mention everybody because there are 69 people who supported me!!

Also an update about the visit to the Open House of the School of Tourism and the English test I had to do there that consisted of a text to praise the greatness of Israel and how I managed with that...

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After a long summer break I am back with new episodes. But from now on you can listen to the podcast bi-weekly.  In this episode I will tell you about my new plans for this coming year and I need YOUR help (and help of all my friends, relatives and podcast listeners!) to proceed with this plan. That's why I am explaining you why I think it is an important step in my life and how you can help me. If you agree and if you can and want to support, then this is the link you need to click: https://www.gofundme.com/f/national-tour-guide-license-for-kris 

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Join us for a special series of “How I Built My Business” where we get to hear from industry experts on how they created and are continuing to grow their business!

In this episode, we chat with Josh Rome who is a Travel Advisor turned co-founder and CEO of Runway Health. Josh saw a gap in the industry and wanted to fill it by giving travel advisors and agents an easy and simple solution to offer medication for their clients.

Visit Runway Health's Website: https://runwayhealth.com

In this episode you can hear all about the Visit Palestine October program that Saleem and myself are organizing! This 10-days program includes a full day of olive picking and two nights with local families in the village of Abud.

We will visit many of the people and places that you have heard about in the last two years of podcast episodes!

We will start the program on Monday 3 October with an introduction to get all participants on the same page when it comes to history and terminology that we will need to understand throughout the visit.

The first nights we will stay in Beit Sahour in a family hotel and we will discover Bethlehem area, Battir and Jerusalem. Then we will go towards Jericho and on our way we will visit several of the desert monasteries and of course Hisham's palace! Of course we won't miss out on the experience of floating in the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth.

The next two days we will be in Abud, a small village north west of Ramallah. The people of Abud will welcome us in their homes and we will get a chance to connect with the local families. On Sunday there is a full day of olive picking including a nice brunch on the field.

In Taybeh we have the opportunity to visit the famous Taybeh beer brewery as well as a local distillery.

In Nablus there is so much to explore, the Turkish bath, the olive soap factory, the spices shop, the Ottoman clock tower, the Green Mosque and of course we will eat Knefeh Nabulsiya.

On our way back to Bethlehem we pass by Mount Gerizim and we will visit the Samaritan community and learn more about their relation to the land and their claim that the true Temple was not in Jerusalem but on Mount Gerizim.

There is a free day in Bethlehem that you can use to rest and relax, to go shopping, to discover more in Bethlehem or in Jerusalem and we can strongly advice to take the Sacred Cuisine food tour in the old city of Jerusalem.

The last day we head to the West towards the Mediterranean Sea and we will visit the city of Jaffa.

For more information about this program visit the website and request the PDF file
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"We're competing for the visitors' time and loyalty," says John Bridge, Director of TravelBeat - a UK based trade representation and business development firm. John is this week's guest on Business Class with host, Stephen Ekstrom. Together they talk about what it takes to launch new products, break into new markets and who they look for at networking events. 

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While at Cruise360 in Hollywood, FL we were able to catch up with industry veteran Randy Goodrich, Travel Advisor and Co-Owner of Passport Online Inc. We talked about his career journey in the travel industry and how he helped to create a technology company in the late '90s. 

We also chatted about the recent challenges the pandemic has created for travel advisors and hopes for the future of travel.

Visit Passport Online's Website: https://passportonlineinc.com 

Recorded on July 29, 2021

There is so much to learn in this episode with our guest, Dezaree Stack, Owner of Stack Strategies, a digital marketing service! She shares simple and unique ways that you can level up your digital marketing game with your website. Whether you're looking for new ways to spice up your digital presence or starting with a fresh new website, this episode provides great tips to consider when marketing and sharing your business.

Visit Stack Strategies' Website at https://www.stack-strategies.com 

During this episode, we chat with Marco Fernandes from Sagres Vacations and learn what tourism is like currently in Portugal and Spain! Marco talks about what travel trends are happening in these countries and the most popular times that travelers are booking. He also shares how travel advisors can market and highlight travel to Spain and Portugal to their clients. 

Recorded on July 21, 2021

Apple Leisure Group is a major seller of tickets, packages and hotels across multiple brands.

The company was formed by way of a number of mergers and acquisitions, including most recently a deal to combine with the Mark Travel Corporation.

The history of the organization is one marked with taking opportunities when they arise, guesswork and luck, plus making some crucial strategic decisions.

Alex Zozaya was CEO of the group until 2019, when he moved aside to become executive chairman and hand over the reins to Alejandro Reynal.

His period at the helm has included sales to private equity and purchases of many brands that are now subsidiaries of the wider group, as well as the crucial leadership role required to oversee so many acquisitions.   

Zozaya joins us as the latest guest on How I Got Here.

HIGH is a weekly show produced by PhocusWire and Mozio, aimed at getting the inside stories behind startups and innovation in travel and transportation.

It's hosted by our editor in chief, Kevin May, and Mozio co-founder and CEO David Litwak.

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In this episode, we talk to Erica Graham, owner, and operator of Paper Planes and Passports, and learn how she got started in the industry and how her business thrives today! She shares a glimpse into how she started Paper Planes and Passports but also how she's helping agents build their dream travel businesses too.

Visit Paper Planes and Passports' Website: https://www.paperplanesandpassports.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/paperplanesandpassports/

Traveling until no one is foreign is Global CommUnity’s outlook and they do this by inspiring once-in-a-lifetime family travel. During this podcast episode, we learn more about Global CommUnity and how other travel agencies can incorporate community-driven memories into every trip.

Visit Global CommUnity Travel’s Website: https://globalcommunitytravel.com/
Facebook: Facebook.com/GlobalCommUnityTravel
Instagram: instagram.com/nooneisforeign

There are not too many two childhood friends who ventured into different worlds of work and then came back to form a startup in the travel industry.

But Julian Stiefel and Julian Weselek of Tourlane did exactly that and now, half a decade on, Tourlane is one of the leading multi-day tours and activities platforms in the market.

The Germany-based company has raised over $100 million in investment capital and curates trips in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Middle East.

Weselek and Stiefel join us at the latest guests on How I Got Here.

HIGH is a weekly show produced by PhocusWire and Mozio, aimed at getting the inside stories behind startups and innovation in travel and transportation.

It's hosted by PhocusWire's editor in chief, Kevin May, and Mozio co-founder and CEO David Litwak.

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Accelerate your marketing with a podcast! During this episode, we chat with A. Lynn Blanco, Host of The Travel Agent Podcast who shares her tips on creating an engaging podcast. We discuss ways that any travel advisor can start a podcast and why it can be an easy way to market and promote your business!

Visit Travel Agent Podcasts' Website: thetravelagentpodcast.com
Instagram: @thetravelagentpodcast
Clubhouse: chthefutureoftravel.com

During this episode, we talk to Courtnie Nichols, a luxury travel designer and CEO of The Compass Collective. The Compass Collective is a travel consultant company that helps to create diversity for a more successful business. Courtnie addresses the current problems in the travel industry and how we all can help to change it and make it more inclusive for everyone. 

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So there are podcast guests and then there is Kevin O'Neil with Destiny Water Adventures.  We had no idea what we were getting into when we brought Kevin on the podcast. And man did we learn a lot. We were expecting the calm cool and collected businessman crushing the Destin Florida Jet Ski and Boat Rental Market.  Instead, we got the story of a guy from Detroit who used to drop bars down on 8th Mile (That might have been from a movie).  How a guy with no boat experience became the greatest Parasailing captain in all the land.  And how he took this experience and knowledge to create Destiny Watersports. This is an epic tale of accomplishing your dreams and not letting the MAN keep you down.  We also totally go off course and talk gurus, and Kevin's man-crush on Tai Lopez. So sit back and take a listen.  It will be the greatest thing your ears have ever heard.....well or just another fun podcast.

Destiny Water Adventures

Hit up Kevin at kevin@destinywateradventures.com and check him out on the Awkward Watersports Guys Podcast

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During this episode, we talk to Dana Zificsak, certified travel agent and owner/business coach of Guts Grits Goals. Dana shares tips on how she stays motivated amidst a difficult time in the travel industry. She also shares multiple actionable ideas and ways that travel advisors can maximize their marketing and sales with clients right now!

Access the link Dana mentions in the episode here: https://www.gutsgritgoals.com/idealist

In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Goldberg-Glazer, owner of Live Well Travel Often about how she ended up in the travel industry and how she keeps her business thriving. We discuss different marketing tactics like the power of networking to growing your clientele and other tips for new or old Travel Advisors to implement into their business.

2020 has been an impactful year for the entire travel industry, but we’re hopeful for 2021’s big travel comeback! We hosted a Facebook Live event on December 7, 2020 and chatted with travel industry experts—from travel advisors to travel media—as we unpack what this year has taught us and where the industry is headed in 2021.

Expert Panelists include:

- Ian Elliott, TravelOnly
- Jamie Biesiada, Travel Weekly
- Margie Jordan, Jordan Executive Travel Service
- Jenn Novotny, Upon a Star Travel & Concierge