Top 2023 Travel Trends: a TravelPulse Podcast Jan 03, 2023

Angela joined TravelPulse Executive Editor Eric Bowman to discuss what's ahead for travel in 2023. Using her expert insights, Angela made some predictions for the year ahead. After discussing what she thinks the luxury travel space will look like in 2023, Angela offered some advice for travel...

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3 Techniques for Attracting Luxury Travel Clients Dec 14, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-6oPYUL9NU

If you want to learn my "3 Techniques for Attracting Luxury Travel Clients", check out the wave season session I recorded yesterday with Sheila Folk, CEO and Founder of Travel Industry Solutions!

I’ve been using the Travel Industry Solutions...

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Prep for Wave Week 2022 Dec 06, 2022

In this session, guest speaker Angela Hughes (Luxury Travel University) shares the difference working with local DMC's has made to her business, including financial increases, as well as how that relationship can elevate the overall experience for your travel clients. Visit Anglea's Website: ...

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Thanks to Strong Dollar, Here Are the Destinations Where You’ll Get the Most for Your Money Nov 07, 2022

Angela's comment in the Wall Street Journal is used as Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy writes on the where to travel during a time full of inflation and the Strong Dollar. Angela emphasizes how the market to travel is the best it has been in 25 years which includes destinations such...

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Moderating the “Pitch Perfect” Luxury Travel Panel at CruiseWorld Nov 06, 2022
Fabulous day on the main stage at CruiseWorld moderating the “Pitch Perfect” Luxury Travel panel together with Adam Duckworth featuring Steve Smotrys, VP of Sales Seabourn, Darren Dolan, Viking Director of Business Development, Andy Fuentes, Scenic & Emerald business development...
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The luxury-cruise pitch: Spinning client scenarios into vacation gold Nov 04, 2022

Angela Hughes was contacted by Andrea Zelinski from Travel Weekly to give a little insight on why cruising is the best way to go when a part of these different scenarios. Whether you're a couple, wanting to go on a girl's getaway, or graduating. A cruise is the perfect option for you!

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Finding the Perfect Cruise Match Nov 03, 2022

Angela Hughes recently took part in a panel where luxury cruise companies pitched their best offerings to potential customers. With decades of experience in luxury travel, Angela understands what her clients are looking to get from their travels. She listened to each pitch and evaluated how they...

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Angela Hughes in the WALL STREET JOURNAL Nov 02, 2022

Trips to London, Tokyo and Europe Haven’t Been This Affordable in 25 Years

American travelers have a once-in-a-generation chance to ride the strong dollar overseas.

The euro, Japanese yen and British pound have recently fallen to multidecade lows against the dollar....

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How to Overcome Crab Mentality in your Travel Business Oct 28, 2022

Crab mentality refers to a way of thinking characterized by negative feelings and thoughts about other people's success. People who have crab mentality typically feel threatened by others' success and view it as a personal failure. 

They may also try to bring others down in order to feel...

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Hiring a VA is a Win Win for Any Luxury Travel Advisor | Luxury Travel University Oct 28, 2022

Hiring a virtual assistant can be a great way to take your travel agency to the next level. A virtual assistant can handle a variety of tasks, from answering customer questions to making travel arrangements.
They can also help with marketing and social media, providing valuable support that frees...

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Selling Luxury Travel 101: Panel Discussion Oct 26, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXF03a8WDHw

In this session, Angela participated in a panel discussion with two other leaders in the selling luxury travel space. She discussed various topics, such as what it means to sell "luxury", how to target the right clientele, how to market yourself,...

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