Travel Upgrades Your Clients Will Love
How do you take a good vacation and make it great? It’s all about the upgrades! Whether you’re planning a budget-friendly break or a luxurious getaway, travel agents know that adding a few special touches can drastically improve the overall travel experience. Which travel upgrades are worth the splurge? First-Class Flying No one likes spending […]
What Type of Honeymoon Couple Are You?
Are you trying to decide on a honeymoon destination? From beaches to big cities, and everything in between, the world of possibilities can be both dazzling and daunting. Knowing what type of honeymoon couple you are will help narrow down the options. Professional travel advisors know that answering some key questions will help identify your […]
Dos and Don’ts of Email Marketing
“Keep in touch.” This common phrase is easy to say, but not always easy to do. Successful travel advisors know that staying in touch with their client base is essential, especially for those that travel less frequently. Email campaigns can be an effective way to maintain contact with potential customers, ensuring they remember you when […]
7 Accessories Your Home Office Needs Now
To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges for travel advisors is an understatement. Assisting clients with constantly fluctuating travel and health restrictions means more time on the phone and in the office. Additionally, many agents’ schedules and work environments have shifted as children and other household members spend more time at home. […]
Take Action: 6 Ways to Be Productive During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic may have temporarily slowed down travel bookings, but that doesn’t mean travel agents aren’t staying busy. Why not use this opportunity—including that extra time spent on hold—to tackle some of those perpetual back-burner tasks? These six items will help you be productive during COVID-19 and make sure you’re ready to hit the […]
5 Ways to Support Your Travel Agent through COVID-19
It’s no secret that the global pandemic is having a major impact on the travel industry. Airlines, cruise lines, and tour operators are drastically reducing their 2020 offerings. Along with that, independent travel agencies are assisting with cancellations and changes affecting several months of their clients’ vacation plans. How can you continue to support your […]
A Sneak Peek at El Dorado Maroma’s Overwater Bungalows
What do you get when you take a luxurious tropical suite and suspend it above the ocean, just steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico? A palafito! A what? To be perfectly honest, when I saw the word “palafito” on the Karisma Hotels website, I had to Google it. It turns out […]
10 Quick Tips for Traveling with Kids
The holidays are here, which means kids are out of school and families are heading across the country to visit relatives. And, according to this report on American travel trends, 43% of millennial families plan on traveling more in the next 12 months than they did in the previous 12 months. Whether you specialize in […]
What It Means to “Cruise Like a Norwegian”
“How do you know you don’t like, if you haven’t even tried it?” If you are a parent, chances are you’ve said this to your children. As travel agents sometimes we fall into the same mindset of that stubborn child, being limited by our own perception of what something MIGHT be like. It could be […]
Why Workations are Important for Travel Agents
Most people think travel agents go on a lot of vacations. Judging by the number of tropical photos and airport check-ins on my Facebook page, I guess I can understand why someone could get that idea. The truth is, however, that although travel agents may go on a lot of trips, very few of those […]
