Home Based Agent news: Despite setbacks, Facebook remains a social media force

 

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HOME BASED AGENT August 6, 2018 INSIGHT BY JAMIE BIESIADA Despite setbacks, Facebook remains a social media force Facebook has faced scrutiny and even calls for boycotts this year, but travel agent activity on the platform is way up. READ MORE NEWS Hosted agents' income has risen 16% this year The average hosted agent is making $40,377, and he or she is making 20.8% more with Travel Institute certification, according to a survey by Host Agency Reviews. READ MORE AAA: Travel insurance sales up 20% A survey revealed that 38% of travelers are likely to purchase insurance for future international trips. READ MORE Join a consortium or franchise to do business abroad The quick way to start doing business overseas is to forge a networking arrangement with foreign members. READ MORE Working Solutions' ICs help travel companies caught in a pinch When a travel-disrupting event occurs, from bad weather to airline system outages, it's Working Solutions' time to shine on behalf of its clients by augmenting their workforce. READ MORE Allianz Global Assistance's Richard Aquino The company's vice president of sales and manager of the agency channel speaks about the growth of annual travel insurance policies. READ MORE Advertisement FEATURED FAM Vietnam tour, $650 Footsteps Indochina Travel offers a nine-night tour of Vietnam departing Sept. 15 visiting Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. VIEW MORE FAMS MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY TW Chats on Twitter this week: Wellness travel Spa and fitness trends, clean eating, the best places to unwind, mind and body awareness -- we'll bring in some of the best in wellness travel experts to tweet about what's happening now. Our next chat: Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. Eastern. 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, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving the TW Home Based Agent newsletter.