I hate when that happens!  Last week, I listened to a podcast and they were trying to figure out if business travel would ever return to its heyday. I went to look for a link and came up blank. But I am forging ahead with some thoughts on replacing some lost corporate travel with meetings and incentives.

Today, we delve into just some benefits that can be reaped in this potentially very lucrative niche!

Like a shark, you know you have to keep moving forward. In business, there is no such thing as sitting still. Clients come and go. Destinations rise and fall in popularity and demand. There is always something new on the horizon. In fact, if your business is not growing, chances are pretty good you are losing ground. No time for sitting still.

Is it too early to talk about 2024? I don't think so if you are headed in that direction. Here are five ways to keep both you and your travel practice growing and even thriving. When 2024 arrives, you will be on the right footing.

  — Travel Research Online
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When I was offered the opportunity to share some of my sales and marketing information with the readers of TRO, I jumped at the chance. According to me, I have a lot I want to share. You probably already know I look at marketing and sales through my own personal lens. The older I get, which means the more experienced I get, the easier this “selling thing” gets. It has been my observation over the years that we shoot ourselves in the foot. We complicate this thing called sales and it doesn't have to be that way. I've been in the industry since 1984, and I want to share a few secrets and tactics that will help the home-based entrepreneur and storefront travel professional to…