Home Based Agent: Facebook Live and 'push marketing'

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HOME BASED AGENT May 1, 2017 INSIGHT BY JAMIE BIESIADA Facebook Live and 'push marketing' Facebook has proven to be a valuable marketing and advertising tool for agents. Now, one of its newer features, Facebook Live, a video streaming service, is growing in popularity in the agent community, too. READ MORE NEWS Agencies incorporate more interactive training The travel industry is actively responding to the changing needs of adult learners by offering training modules that are increasingly interactive in nature, whether in format or through elements such as polls and quizzes within the modules. READ MORE United curtails involuntary removals, reduces overbookings The changes are among the eight that the airline announced as it completed its review of the April 9 removal of passenger David Dao from United Express flight 3411 between Chicago O'Hare and Louisville. READ MORE Compass service gives Andavo Travel agents an assist with social media According to the host agency, the product is "a complete solution for travel advisers who know they should be participating in the world of social media but don't know how to begin, and don't have the time or desire to figure it out." READ MORE AAA survey shows interest in culinary travel growing Four out of five respondents said they have participated in food-related activities while traveling, such as touring a winery or taking cooking classes. READ MORE Which door: Agent, consultant or adviser? Any serious analysis of the growth of our industry, or our potential for growth, is hampered by the fact that we all call ourselves something different. READ MORE Airlines, not agencies, liable for contract of carriage breach Q: Are airlines allowed to forcibly remove seated passengers? If so, could my agency be liable for failure to warn clients that this could happen to them? Could we be held liable for not giving the client a copy of the airline's contract of carriage? READ MORE Advertisement Advertisement FEATURED FAM New Orleans overnights, $79 The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau offers discounted hotel rates on overnight stays between June and August. VIEW MORE FAMS Advertisement WINNING THE MATCH GAME: PAIR CLIENTS WITH THE RIGHT ALL-INCLUSIVE All-inclusive resorts are introducing an ever-expanding range of properties, strategies and amenities for travelers seeking personalized vacation experiences. Increasingly specific traveler needs, coupled with experiential innovation from the all-inclusive market, creates a valuable opportunity for agents to craft custom travel that satisfies clients and drives repeat business. Sponsored by Barceló Hotel Group. Read More MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Sojern Data Points: Why travel hasn't solved its mobile problem By Kurt Weinsheimer Travel marketers need to create friction-free experiences on their mobile apps. This year has been hailed as the year when mobile "grows up." READ MORE HOME BASED AGENT Editor: Jamie Biesiada Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, 2nd Floor, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Home Based Agent newsletter.