# sales and marketing (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sales and marketing. Page: Feed: --- ## [OutsideAgents Announces Strategic Partnership with Travefy, Bringing Industry-Leading Technology to Its Network of 13,000+ Advisors](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/outsideagents-announces-strategic-partnership-with-travefy-bringing-industry-leading-technology-to-its-network-of-13000-advisors/) _2026-08-28 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Jacksonville, FL, August 27, 2026 – OutsideAgents, America’s premier host agency announced a new strategic partnership with Travefy, a leading CRM, itinerary and agency technology platform during the 2026 OutsideAgents annual conference in Orlando, FL. Every OutsideAgents advisor will gain access to Travefy as a core membership benefit starting September 2026, at no extra cost. \[…\] ## [Drop the Beat! DJ Earworm Set to Headline GX Cambodia](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/drop-the-beat-dj-earworm-set-to-headline-gx-cambodia/) _2026-08-28 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ G Adventures cranks up the volume on the 2026 World Community Tourism Summit G Adventures and its non-profit partner, Planeterra, have officially dropped the details for the 2026 GX Summit taking place in Cambodia this September. From headline speakers at the World Community Tourism Summit to exciting itinerary updates, the community tourism pioneer \[…\] ## [€2.7m awarded to commercial radio journalism](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/08/e2-7m-awarded-to-commercial-radio-journalism/) _2026-08-27 · Editor · RadioToday_ Commercial radio projects in Ireland will receive approximately €2.7 million for public interest journalism, with over €1m going to Onic stations alone ## [Viking Honors Top Travel Advisor Partners as Godparents of Seven New River Ships](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/viking-honors-top-travel-advisor-partners-as-godparents-of-seven-new-river-ships/) _2026-08-26 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Celebrating Viking’s Longstanding Relationships with Valued Travel Advisors, Godparents Will Officially Welcome Ships to Award-Winning Fleet This Fall Los Angeles (August 24, 2026) – Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced that seven distinguished travel advisors will serve as godparents of its newest river ships. Selected in recognition of their longstanding partnership with Viking… ## [The ABC’s of Your Abilities – Simply Sales with Scott](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/the-abcs-of-your-abilities-simply-sales-with-scott/) _2026-08-25 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Written By: Scott Koepf, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)– Cruise Planners Travel advisors need many abilities to succeed in today’s competitive market. Education, passion and experience are all helpful in building your business but only if you have the right abilities to put them to use. You could know every rule of a sport, passionately \[…\] ## [VacationPort Helps Travel Advisors and Suppliers Elevate Their 2027 Customer-Acquisition Strategies](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/vacationport-helps-travel-advisors-and-suppliers-elevate-their-2027-customer-acquisition-strategies/) _2026-08-25 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Connected content, advisor-branded technology and measurable marketing programs help suppliers reach qualified travelers while enabling advisors to compete more effectively online Beaverton, OR, August 2026 – As travel companies prepare their 2027 marketing and customer-acquisition plans, VacationPort is helping travel suppliers and travel advisors turn digital visibility into meaningful consumer… ## [IMRO Radio Awards 2026 shortlist revealed](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/08/imro-radio-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/) _2026-08-25 · Editor · RadioToday_ The shortlist for the 2026 IMRO Radio Awards has been announced, featuring work from radio stations across the island of Ireland ## [Free Download – Short Form Videos for Travel Advisors: Holiday Travel Booking Is Here!](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/free-download-short-form-videos-for-travel-advisors-holiday-travel-booking-is-here/) _2026-08-24 · Santiago Alvarado · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Summer is Done but the Holidays are Coming! School bells are ringing, the pool floats are packed away, and your clients are already thinking about what comes next. For Travel Advisors, the window between the last day of summer and the first holiday booking is the most valuable stretch on the calendar, and we \[…\] ## [Kieran McGeary turns the page after radio career](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/08/kieran-mcgeary-turns-the-page-after-radio-career/) _2026-08-24 · Editor · RadioToday_ Former Cork radio boss Kieran McGeary begins a new chapter as chief executive of Kerry’s Eye newspaper ## [Professor Mark Ritson to headline Sounding Out 2026](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/08/professor-mark-ritson-to-headline-sounding-out-2026/) _2026-08-24 · Editor · RadioToday_ Mark Ritson will join Radiocentre Ireland’s Dublin event as new research is presented for the first time ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/At5GjmS4mLpD) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Niall and Karen Boylan launch couples podcast](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/08/niall-and-karen-boylan-launch-couples-podcast/) _2026-08-23 · Editor · RadioToday_ Niall Boylan has moved away from current affairs for a new weekly podcast alongside his wife Karen ## [Dream Vacations and CruiseOne Equip Advisors to Capitalize on Growing Group Travel Opportunities at 2026 Group Summit](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/dream-vacations-and-cruiseone-equip-advisors-to-capitalize-on-growing-group-travel-opportunities-at-2026-group-summit/) _2026-08-21 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Virtual event featured industry leaders, supplier-led education and practical strategies to help advisors grow group sales and build lasting travel communities FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 20, 2026) – As group travel continues to be a powerful driver of revenue, repeat business and client engagement, Dream Vacations and CruiseOne® brought travel advisors together for the \[…\] ## [Beyond Booking: How Host Agencies Like Nexion Empower Travel Advisors to Build a Full-Service Business](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/beyond-booking-how-host-agencies-like-nexion-empower-travel-advisors-to-build-a-full-service-business/) _2026-08-20 · Santiago Alvarado · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Contributed By: Nexion Travel Group There’s a persistent myth that host agencies just process bookings, but that framing misses what’s actually happening for advisors who partner with a host like Nexion: access to an entire business infrastructure they’d otherwise have to build alone. Think about what running an independent agency actually requires — \[…\] ## [Avoya Travel Celebrates Million-Dollar Success at Largest Million Dollar Showcase Yet](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/avoya-travel-celebrates-million-dollar-success-at-largest-million-dollar-showcase-yet/) _2026-08-19 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Fourth annual event brought together qualifying Independent Advisors and supplier partners for an exclusive experience focused on celebrating success and building toward the next million. Key Highlights More than 100 qualifying Independent Advisors attended Avoya Travel’s fourth annual Million Dollar Showcase 54 supplier brands were represented, with 66 supplier attendees The 2026 event was \[…\] ## [The Travel Institute Launches All-New Air & Tokyo Learning Opps](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/the-travel-institute-launches-all-new-air-tokyo-learning-opps/) _2026-08-18 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ New Curricula Driven by Advisor Requests and Industry Trends FRAMINGHAM, MA August 17, 2026 – The Travel Institute, the global leader in travel industry education and a non-profit organization, has launched two all-new educational learning opportunities: Air Travel Immersion : An essential overview of the ever-complex air category, advisors will build confidence \[…\] ## [APT Travel Group Brings a New Generation of Luxury River Cruising to U.S. travelers.](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/apt-travel-group-brings-a-new-generation-of-luxury-river-cruising-to-u-s-travelers/) _2026-08-17 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ From Europe’s most iconic rivers to the Nile and beyond, the newly available collection is defined by rare access ashore and ships purposefully designed for the destinations they explore NEW YORK, New York (August 14, 2026) – For the first time in nearly a century, The APT Travel Group is introducing its luxury and \[…\] ## [How to Become a Travel Agent Without Experience in 2026](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/how-to-become-a-travel-agent-without-experience-in-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ The Best Host Agencies for New Travel Agents With No Experience in 2026 Written By: Tom Ogg, Co-Founder and Co-Owner – Travel Professional NEWS I hear this question all the time and the answer to it is a resounding YES! Many host agencies have formidable opportunities for brand new travel agents with absolutely no experience \[…\] ## [WorldVia Travel Network Ships Finances, the First in a New Suite of In-House Business Tools for Travel Advisors](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/worldvia-travel-network-ships-finances-the-first-in-a-new-suite-of-in-house-business-tools-for-travel-advisors/) _2026-08-15 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Proprietary invoicing and reporting platform, designed and built by WorldVia Travel Network’s own product and engineering team, is now available to the company’s full advisor network. ATLANTA, GA — WorldVia Travel Network today launched Finances, a proprietary invoicing and reporting platform designed and built in-house for the independent travel advisors and agency owners in \[…\] ## [Travel Leaders Network’s Fall ELEVATE U.S. Regionals Series Brings the Power of Its Network Closer to Home](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/travel-leaders-networks-fall-elevate-u-s-regionals-series-brings-the-power-of-its-network-closer-to-home/) _2026-08-14 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Six Local Events Bring Members, Partners and TLN Experts Together for a Day of Learning and Connection NEW YORK (August 13, 2026) – Travel Leaders Network (TLN), the travel industry’s leading consortium, will bring members together in six U.S. cities this fall for ELEVATE U.S. Regionals, its signature small-group event series. ELEVATE U.S. Regionals \[…\] ## [Dream Vacations and CruiseOne® Reveal Plans for 2027 National Conference](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/dream-vacations-and-cruiseone-reveal-plans-for-2027-national-conference/) _2026-08-14 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Conference to take place aboard Carnival Festivale, featuring visits to Carnival’s exclusive destinations Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (August 13, 2026) – Dream Vacations and CruiseOne® announced that its 2027 National Conference will take place October 24-30, 2027, aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s new Carnival Festivale, sailing from Port Canaveral, Fla. The announcement was made during the \[…\] ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Hu59AglKfQvd) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Travel Trends Summit V3 Reveals Full Agenda: 40+ Travel Leaders Tackle What’s Beyond AI](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/travel-trends-summit-v3-reveals-full-agenda-40-travel-leaders-tackle-whats-beyond-ai/) _2026-08-14 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Two-day virtual summit returns October 28-29, bringing together founders, executives, investors, and innovators to explore what happens to travel technology, distribution, marketing, and leadership once AI is built into the travel stack TORONTO, ON, August 13, 2026 – Travel Trends has officially released the full agenda for Travel Trends Summit V3 sponsored by \[…\] ## [Gravity Hits adds 30 day multi city FM run](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/08/gravity-hits-adds-30-day-multi-city-fm-run/) _2026-08-14 · Editor · RadioToday_ Gravity Hits is extending its electronic dance music service to FM for a 30 day broadcast across several Irish cities ## [What Modern Travel Agency Software Should Fix](https://travelprofessionalnews.com/what-modern-travel-agency-software-should-fix/) _2026-08-13 · Support Alprosper · Travel Professional NEWS®_ Seven Logins, Seven Problems — Why Fragmented Tech Is Quietly Costing You More Than You Think Written By: Cruise Planners Most home-based travel advisors are running their businesses across seven or more disconnected systems. That number comes from a 2025 Sabre global survey of 499 agencies, which found that 91% operate on four \[…\] ## [Bauer overtakes RTÉ as biggest Irish radio group](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/08/bauer-overtakes-rte-for-radio-listeners-under-55s/) _2026-08-13 · Editor · RadioToday_ Bauer Media Audio Ireland has moved ahead of RTÉ to become the country’s largest radio group across the main audience measures for under 55s ## [John Keane takes over new lunchtime show on WLR](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/08/john-keane-takes-over-new-lunchtime-show-on-wlr/) _2026-08-06 · Editor · RadioToday_ John Keane will present three hours of music, local voices and Retro Rewind each weekday lunchtime on WLR ## [RTÉ launches Unsolved podcast with 2FM’s Katja Mia](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/07/rte-launches-unsolved-podcast-with-2fms-katja-mia/) _2026-07-29 · Editor · RadioToday_ Barry Cummins and Katja Mia examine unresolved Irish criminal cases in a new weekly podcast from RTÉ ## [Dave Duke and Fionnuala Corbett join Today FM](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/07/dave-duke-and-fionnuala-corbett-join-today-fm/) _2026-07-27 · Editor · RadioToday_ Dave Duke and Fionnuala Corbett will host five weekly programmes on Today FM from the end of August ## [Honda sponsors David McCullagh’s RTÉ radio show](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/07/honda-sponsors-david-mccullaghs-rte-radio-show/) _2026-07-23 · Editor · RadioToday_ Honda will receive weekday stings, promotions and digital credits around David McCullagh’s RTÉ Radio 1 programme ## [Community Media Scheme opens for broadcasters](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/07/community-media-scheme-opens-for-broadcasters/) _2026-07-23 · Editor · RadioToday_ Irish community radio and TV broadcasters can now apply for a share of €1 million through the new Community Media Scheme ## [€697k awarded to Irish community broadcasters](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/07/e697k-awarded-to-irish-community-broadcasters/) _2026-07-21 · Editor · RadioToday_ Eighteen Irish community broadcasters will share funding for programming, training and participation projects ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IlgI8SRyMi1b) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [West Limerick 102FM considers liquidation](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/07/west-limerick-102fm-considers-liquidation/) _2026-07-14 · Editor · RadioToday_ West Limerick 102FM is taking professional advice after its new board discovered debts and the loss of its full-time licence ## [WLR’s Street Team gets an electric upgrade](https://radiotoday.ie/2026/07/wlrs-street-team-gets-an-electric-upgrade/) _2026-07-13 · Editor · RadioToday_ Two new electric vehicles will support WLR’s outside broadcasts, sports coverage and community appearances across Waterford