Yes that’s right – but not in the way you think. Forget about picturing a world full of wonders, waterfalls, incredible wildlife, bustling cities, ancient empires just waiting, waiting, waiting to be discovered by you. Nope – the whole world is waiting alright – waiting on hold! Believe it or not this was the jingle… Continue reading The whole world is waiting
Tag: On hold
Naughty or nice
So it is that time of year again. Christmas songs in the background remind us that Santa Claus is going to remember whether we have been naughty or nice. I was on a call with some colleagues in the travel industry and we had a laugh about this. We were discussing which of our suppliers… Continue reading Naughty or nice
Name that tune
Do you remember that old TV show Name that Tune? I feel like I am a contestant on this show just about every day as I sit at my desk and listen to on hold music. In fact as I type this I am doing exactly that. This particular on hold message is rather irritating… Continue reading Name that tune
A virtual tourist on hold
Last week I wrote about how amazing it is to be in a virtual private concert with some of the great names of the world. This week I want to talk about visiting some of the great places of the world – virtually! For someone who loves to travel so much this has been a… Continue reading A virtual tourist on hold
Comforting sounds while “on hold”
You know what I mean about being on hold. Anyone who has tried to redeem aeroplan points will know that you can pretty much put your phone on speaker and clean every cupboard in your kitchen while you wait. Sometimes I think the on hold music – or lack of it – shows what the… Continue reading Comforting sounds while “on hold”