The TIN Lounge

The heartbeat of your business can be found in your data and your dollars. This week, Korrine and Theresa discuss why it's crucial not to rely on your host agency when it comes to tools such as email marketing, CRM, and E&O insurance.

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Discussion:
Americans Are Recession-Proofing Their Travel Plans
Summer Travel Trends to Know for 2025

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Victory Cruise Lines Officially Back in Operation
Royal Caribbean Group Cuts Labadee from Itineraries (Again)
Venice Launches Second Year of Day-Tripper Tax
Margaritaville Properties Achieve Autism Double-Checked Certification
Oceania Announces Four Additional 2026 Solar Eclipse Sailings
The TSA will enforce its Real ID requirement starting May 7
Silversea's groundbreaking hotel will elevate luxury for Antarctica cruises

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Mindy Poder and Emma Weissmann from TravelAge West join Korrine and Theresa this week to chat about updates on this year's Future Leaders in Travel which will take place in Anchorage, Alaska.

Applications open later this month, so head to Future Leaders in Travel to sign up for updates!

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Discussion:
A tourism tariff comes into focus
Budgeting vs. Upselling: How Travel Advisors Strike a Balance

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Intrepid Travel Sets Sights on North American Expansion
Frontier taunts Southwest with checked-bag promotion
Women are increasingly filling top roles at large travel agencies
Seven Seas Navigator to Become Residential Cruise Ship
Royal Caribbean Bans Popular Personal Device on Its Private Island Destination
Mountain Lodges of Peru Announces New Three-Day Itineraries
Carnival Cruise Line Enhances GoCCL with Upcoming Payments Tool
Celestyal Discovery Docks in Santorini, First Cruise Ship of the Year

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Discussion:
U.S. Consumer Confidence Just Saw Its Biggest Drop Since 2021 — And Travel Is Likely to Be Affected
Community Voices: 5 Ways to Streamline Your Travel Business in 2025

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Santorini Earthquakes March 2025 Update: Residents Return, Cruise Ships Still Banned
American Airlines to Test Complimentary Inflight Wi-Fi on Three Routes
Park Hyatt St. Kitts Focuses on Multi-Gen and Group Travel
After talks on Mexico cruise tax, FCCA chief says she's 'optimistic'
Tauck gives names to two new river cruise ships
Uniworld is adding three newbuilds in Europe
Cruise Planners Adds Hotel Proposal Feature to CP Maxx
Pets Are VIPs at This Mexico Resort

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Discussion:
Week in Review: Air Travel’s Mixed Signals; All Eyes on Thailand
U.K.’s New ETA System Denying Some U.S. Travelers Over Criminal Records

As heard on Excess Baggage:
HX Invests Millions into Two-Ship Refurbishment
Marriott Expands Luxury Safari Portfolio with Dual Signing of The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Camps
Tour operators are 'slowly but surely' returning to Israel
Trump's commerce secretary says cruise lines will pay more in taxes
Norwegian Cruise Line Launches “Kids Sail Free” Promo
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Travel Advisor Portal
US Embassy in Mexico Issues Travel Advisory for Spring Break Trips
Intrepid Travel Donates All FAM Fees to Raise $12,000 for Community Nonprofits

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Discussion:
6 Summer Travel Trends for Luxury Travelers
Should Travel Advisors Book Budget Travel?

As heard on Excess Baggage:
With 2025 well-booked, cruise's Wave season has been anticlimactic
Uniworld provides advisors new tools, including Rallio social media marketing
ASTA Launches Official Campaign for VeriVacation
Sandals Elite Advisor Program Debuts
Hyatt Announces Plan to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 Billion
W Hotels Sets Opening Date for Its First Punta Cana All-Inclusive
Excitement & Skepticism: Travel Industry Responds to Celebrity River Cruises
AAA Predicts Third Straight Year of Record Cruise Passenger Growth

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On this episode of Advisor Highlight, Korrine and Theresa have a conversation with Belvin Baldwin II. Listen in as we talk about his business and goals along with the worst vacation he's ever had.

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Discussion:
8 Tech Tools to Supercharge Your Travel Business
Top 3 European Destinations to Experience in July and August

As heard on Excess Baggage:
Cruise Lines Offer Flexible Cancellation Options Amid LA Wildfires
Atlas Ocean Voyages Offering Free Airfare, $1,000 Gift Cards for Travel Advisors for 2025 Antarctica Cruises
What does Schengen expansion mean for U.S. travelers?
Hyatt is in talks with Playa Hotels & Resorts for possible acquisition
United Announces Accelerated Timeline for Starlink Connectivity
TMR Officially Launches First-Ever Travel Market Place Leadership Exchange in Cancun
The Latest on the L.A. Wildfires, Travel Impacts, and How to Help

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Hot off the press! As the year comes to a close, Korrine and and Theresa reflect on 2024 and what they're excited for in 2025. Thank you for another amazing year! Cheers to 2025!

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