Tech tools? Last minute changes? Tech Stack?

Tech tools? Last minute changes? Tech Stack?

Author: Host Agency Reviews July 18, 2025 Duration: 24:22

Shayna and Steph team up with Stephanie Gries from Travefy to cohost the Friday 15 this week! You can check out Travefy’s profile here: Travefy | Host Agency Reviews. Here are the awesome questions they’ll tackle this Friday at 12 pm CST! 

  • There are so many new travel tech tools out there, it can feel overwhelming to choose what’s actually worth investing in. How do you recommend an advisor figure out which tools will really help their business grow?
  • One of my biggest headaches is dealing with last-minute changes, like when flights get cancelled or clients want to add something at the last minute. What are your top tips for staying organized and keeping clients in the loop without losing my sanity?
  • I feel like my tech stack is all over the place, a CRM here, itinerary builder there, emails somewhere else. How important is it to have tools that integrate well with each other, and how do you know where to start?


RESOURCES:


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


➡️ Another way to find out more, is we do have our Travel Tech Week, like Host Week, but focused on Tech coming up in October. We haven’t officially launched it, but everyone listening, feel free to register - it’s completely free and fully digital, so you can listen anywhere you happen to be. To learn more, take a look here - https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/tech-week

➡️ We also have a comparison chart in our blog around Travel Itinerary Buildershttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/best-travel-itinerary-builders so you can easily see the differences


➡️ Take a look at the Travel Agency Software available in our directory page - https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-agency-software


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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