Travel agency finding cheaper singles travel. (The Briefing).STARTING a travel agency in the middle of an industry downturn Downturn The transition point between a rising, expanding economy to a falling, contracting one. downturn A decline in security prices or economic activity following a period of rising or stable prices or activity. may seem courageous, but for Monika Heigh it's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have simply a logical move and a chance to get a foothold foot·hold n. 1. A place providing support for the foot in climbing or standing. 2. A firm or secure position that provides a base for further advancement. foothold Noun 1. in a niche that has long been underserved. Her Sea and Shores Travel specializes in catering to single people, who usually have to pay supplemental fees in hotels while on vacation and double payments for cruise cabins on ships. By pairing singles with a roommate in double occupancy rooms, lone travelers are able to travel at the same price as couples. Sea and Shores, which Heigh started in January January: see month. , is not a matchmaking Matchmaking Matricide (See MURDER.) Kecal marriage broker whose plans are foiled by a pair of lovers. [Czech Opera: Smetana The Bartered Bride in Osborne Opera, 32] Levi, Dolly service, she stresses, but simply a business that allows the single traveler to get the best deal for their money. Her firm, which offers both an online service and traditional walk-in walk-in A new brokerage customer who simply walks into the office. Although walk-ins are generally assigned to brokers, they have the right to specify a preferred broker. service at its West Hills storefront, also does travel packages for honeymooners and seniors. "I've been in the travel industry for 18 years and I decided last summer that I'd start my own business and that I would focus on the single traveler, honeymoons and older travelers. This is where you make your money. The singles group is an incredible market and many people getting married are older and want better honeymoons. "Very few agencies offer packages for singles, but it's a lot of work. You actually do double the work to book a room with two people. But it's about travel, making it affordable for singles, having a good time. My service is not necessarily for dating but to allow somebody to travel alone and get a good price. You're still on your own, but you have the opportunity to mingle if you want. "As for the honeymoon business, I have a registry The configuration database in all 32-bit versions of Windows that contains settings for the hardware and software in the PC it is installed in. The Registry is made up of the SYSTEM.DAT and USER.DAT files. Many settings previously stored in the WIN.INI and SYSTEM. where instead of registering at a store for pots and pans you can register for a honeymoon and the wedding guests can contribute to it. I think this option I have to offer goes along with the times. "I'm still developing the senior citizen component to my businesses but am targeting retirement homes where I make them aware of senior citizen discounts." |
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