Hosts for cruising? Overwhelmed at the beginning? FAM etiquette?

Hosts for cruising? Overwhelmed at the beginning? FAM etiquette?

Author: Host Agency Reviews August 15, 2025 Duration: 24:28

This week for the Friday 15, Shayna co-hosts with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel Center! This week we’ve got a bunch of great questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST, and you know it’s gonna be good. Join us! 

-What is the best host agency for cruises? - Susan

-I recently joined a host agency and I do a ton of research but somehow I feel more lost every day. I feel a little overwhelmed with so much information and access out there that my brain is freezing. I don't know where to start off so I am doing all at the same time and freaking out. Do you have a "step list" of what to do first that you would recommend? - Build a website, contracts, forms, services guide, social media, trainings (do I prioritize supplier trainings or destinations?) I have a business and social media account set up and going but I am a mess behind it all. - Camila

-Not a question but a request... PLEASE discuss agent etiquette on FAMs.  From the unwritten rules of don't sit on the bed or use a toilet to the obvious ones of show up on time, don't solicit guests, etc.  There seems to be a lack of awareness and understanding lately. - Becky


RESOURCES:


➡️Travel Agent Chatter episode: Rocky Dimico, Flights and Fables

https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter/rocky-dimico-flights-and-fables

➡️ listing of our host profiles https://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts

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

➡️https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-lawyers#sts=List%20of%20Travel%20Industry%20Attorneys

➡️What are FAM’s and how to find them - https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-fam-trip#sts=How%20much%20do%20travel%20agent%20FAMs%20cost?


➡️Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 



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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