At first I was a little uneasy about writing monthly diaries. But as time went on, I enjoyed being able to share the ups and downs of my business, and the new things that I learned about different aspects of the travel industry and how I can incorporate them into my agency. I can see my growth just from the articles that I wrote; I was able to be transparent, and that enabled me to write about not only the great things about travel and how it affects my agency, but the mistakes as well.

I feel like I have a ton of things to do as I have so many ideas, goals, and plans for 2017 that I can’t wait to put into action. My…

“In seven or eight words tell me what your business does.”

Marketing Magic by Don Debelak, page 156

As simple as this exercise sounds, I am betting it will give you a major pain in your neck. As a matter of fact, and please do not overreact when I say, the chances are better than good that you don’t know what you do. Don’t fret. You are in very good…

by Elizabeth Cody
Tuesday December 20, 2016

Hokkaido is a far cry from the technicolor lights and glamour of Tokyo. This prefecture holds 20% of Japan's land mass but only 5% of its population, leading to plenty of open spaces and untouched natural riches. Sports enthusiasts flock here no matter the season, whether it's hiking and bicycling in the summer or snowboarding and skiing in the winter. Any visitor looking to take deep breath away from the crowds of the larger cities should look no further than the serene tranquility of rural Hokkaido.