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It's so hot it got it's own print run! Check out our 2025 Hot List through the link below and let me know where I can help you go next!

Check out the new FORA 2025 Hotlist! This destination information is based on real booking data & insights from real Advisors. 👏 Where will you go next?

The Fora Travel Hot List for 2025 is here! Check out the full list for some travel inspo - message or email me to start planning your next trip! ✈️

In today's competitive business landscape, every dollar counts. Costen's data-driven analytics can help you save money on your travel expenses. #travelexpensemanagement #dataanalytics #travelpolicy #travelcompliance #smartanalytics

niche down, niche down, niche down... 😏 Charlie Munger on losing print publication: "And we had trade publications there that got murdered, where our competitors beat us. And the way they beat us was by going to a narrower specialization. We’d have a travel magazine for business travel, so somebody would create one that was addressed solely at corporate travel departments. Like an ecosystem, you’re getting a narrower and narrower specialization. Well, they got much more efficient. They could tell more to the guys who ran corporate travel departments. Plus, they didn’t have to waste the ink and paper mailing out stuff that corporate travel departments weren’t interested in reading. It was a more efficient system. And they beat our brains out as we relied on our broader magazine."

✨ Would You Rather Wednesday! ✨ Time for another fun question! 🤔 Would you rather: ✈️Travel the world for a year all expenses paid 🌍✈️ 💵Get $200,000 to spend on anything you want 💸💎 Let us know your choice and why in the comments below! ⬇️ #WouldYouRatherWednesday #TravelOrMoney #FunQuestion #EngageWithUs See less

Take Flight I’m currently on hold with an airline. I’ve been on hold for 47 minutes and counting. And, yes. I went to the website first! Here’s a little piece of advice. If you’re trying to move a flight that’s already paid for, skip the website and call. My ticket is nonrefundable, but transferable. So, it could be worse. It’s a holiday time of year flight to a small town on the East Coast. I live out West. Only two airlines fly in and out of the little city, and only twice each day. Still, I am so grateful about this trip. For so many reasons. But, yes, my patience is absolutely being tested. It's important to have patience. Sometimes, I’m great at staying quiet. I listen to my clients and work hard to understand their perspectives. Other times, I admit it. I work even harder to get my point across. I know. The customer is always right. Right?! Except, as a consultant, clients should want to hear from their paid communications and marketing partners. It’s our role to brainstorm, ask the tough questions, strategize, and ultimately achieve. Doing so takes time and commitment, but the results are almost always more successful than simply taking a 30,000-foot view and ignoring what’s all around. Next time you’re ready to lose your patience, don’t take flight. Make a soft landing.

The final Friday before Christmas is here 🎄✨—and let’s be honest, for business owners, this season hits differently. It’s that time of year when you’re juggling year-end goals, client deadlines, and maybe even sneaking in a mince pie (or three) between meetings. But as chaotic as it can get, it’s also a time to reflect on the why behind all the hard work. Running a business is a lot like preparing for Christmas: 🎁 It’s about creating something meaningful for others. 🎄 It takes planning, creativity, and sometimes a little chaos to pull it all together. ✨ And at its heart, it’s about connection—whether that’s with your team, your clients, or your audience. So, as the year wraps up, take a moment to pause, celebrate the wins (big and small), and remember why you started in the first place. Because just like Christmas, running a business is most rewarding when it’s built on joy, generosity, and purpose. Wishing you all a holiday season filled with rest, reflection, and maybe a mulled wine or two! 🍷 What’s one thing you’re celebrating in your business this year? Let’s share the wins below. 👇

Stay in Touch with Your Holiday Guests Effective communication is key during the busy holiday season. Be proactive with check-in instructions, offer local holiday event tips, and check in after arrival to ensure everything is going smoothly. 🔑 Pro Tip: Use automated messages for booking confirmations, check-in details, and post-checkout reminders to stay on top of guest communications. 🎁 Action Step: Set up an automated holiday message sequence to ensure your guests are well-informed and excited! 💬 Need help with messaging? PM me for guidance! #GuestCommunication #STRTips #SuperhostSecrets #AirbnbHosting