Host in home state? Social Media? Best Host Agency?

Host in home state? Social Media? Best Host Agency?

Author: Host Agency Reviews September 26, 2025 Duration: 17:10

This week for the Friday 15, Shayna co-hosts with Jackie Friedman of Nexion Travel Group! This week we’ve got a bunch of great questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST. Join us! 

  1. When looking for a host agency is it better to find one in your home state? or it doesn’t really matter? - Michelle
  2. Hello! I'm an aspiring travel advisor and keen to better understand how to tackle social media. I have my own personal Instagram account that I've been using for years to share content from my own travels, so I'm wondering what the pros and cons would be of utilizing my existing account and community versus starting a brand-focused one from scratch. Do you have advice on how to set myself up for success? - Emily
  3. I'm a new travel agent. What is the best host to work with which has great systems, great support and a fair commission split. How do I determine all this? - Debbie


RESOURCES:


➡️https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-agency-map - we have a locator map if this is something that’s important to you

➡️Nexion actually hosted a full webinar with us last year on ‘Social Media Strategies for Travel Professionals’ - https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-conferences-events/2024/social-media-strategies-for-travel-professionals-8cabaf2f-8c7e-4a6e-993b-c51de2566da1-d00de365-7592-4b30-b514-06aeed33c8f2

➡️We have an article that goes through finding the best host agency for you in 5 steps - https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agency

➡️Go check out our host directory and do comparisons, submit questions or reach out directly to the hosts for a meeting to learn more - https://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts

➡️Tech Week! Registration is open for HAR*Wired! | Host Agency Reviews: https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/tech-week

➡️Call for Host Week Speakers - https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/speakers 




Hosted by the team at Host Agency Reviews, this audio channel blends two distinct formats into one practical resource. The first is Travel Agent Chatter, a quarterly series of spotlight interviews that dive deep into the experiences of working travel advisors. These longer conversations explore the real stories behind the careers, covering the nuances of building a business, personal client triumphs, and the cultural insights gained from a life in travel. The companion series, Friday 15, operates on a completely different rhythm. Every week, a focused fifteen-minute episode tackles specific questions from the travel industry, offering direct advice and timely insights that are both concise and immediately useful. Together, this podcast creates a balanced mix of inspirational narrative and actionable strategy. Whether you're seeking motivation from peer journeys or need quick answers to pressing professional questions, the channel is designed to support the daily realities of travel entrepreneurs. It’s a resource that understands the industry's blend of passion and pragmatism, delivered through the authentic voices of those who are deeply embedded in this world. Tune in for thoughtful perspectives that are as varied and dynamic as the travel profession itself.
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