5 Tips to Close More Sales
The idea of “selling” gives some travel agents anxiety. However, if you redefine your sales pitches as conversations with clients, promoting yourself and upselling vacation components might feel a little less daunting. Check out these tips for improving your interactions with clients so you can close more sales! 1. Become Needs-Focused, Rather than Product-Focused Get […]
Award Winning Destinations
Each year, Travel Weekly surveys participants to determine the best of the best in travel. From airlines, to cruises, to hotel chains, 82 aspects of travel are ranked by travel advisors. One of the lists voted upon is top destinations around the world. Here are the winners of 2022 and why you might need to […]
Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Travel Business
Let’s face it: There is a lot of information online about becoming a travel agent at home. In fact, a Google search for “become a travel agent from home” turns up more than 1 trillion results. It’s easy to get inundated sifting through the heaps of commentary and advice, especially if you have absolutely no […]
New Cruise Ships Setting Sail in 2023
2023 is here and with it we say, “out with the old and in with the blue” as we excitedly look forward to many new cruise ships embarking on blue seas this year. On the sea is really the place to be! Here are ten new ships setting sail this year: Celebrity Ascent: This fourth […]
Travel Agent Tips: How to Book All-Inclusive Resorts
Traveling to all-inclusive resorts continues to be one of the most popular vacations your clients are looking for and looking forward to. As their travel agent, it’s important you know the ins and outs of booking resort vacations so you can be efficient and effective when planning and sending your clients off on a fantastic […]
Icon of the Seas: Bigger, Bolder Cruising
Royal Caribbean has earned a reputation in the cruise industry for incredible vacations at sea thanks to a commitment to innovative creative ventures accompanied by a constant reimagining and redefining of the cruise experience. Royal Caribbean has upped the wow factor yet again, bewitching excited cruisers and breaking single day sales records with the all-new, […]
Save Money on Your Spring Break Escape
If Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter on February 2, there’s no need to grumble…sunny skies and sandy beaches are just a quick plane ride away! If you haven’t started planning yet, put down that snow shovel and make your reservations for a spring break escape with these money-saving tips in mind. 1. […]
Iberostar Resorts Are For Everyone
This post is sponsored by Apple Vacations. A beautiful country known for its historic cities, gracious hospitality, and stunning natural landmarks, the Dominican Republic tempts visitors to the island with the promise of relaxing in jaw-dropping surroundings. For an incredible stay, delicious meals, and endless activities, the staff at Iberostar Hotels & Resorts can’t wait […]
Cruises Perfect for Foodies
While cruise ship dining was long associated with basic dining room fare and over-the-top midnight buffets, cruise ships of today tout imaginative menus, fun experiences, and a variety of specialty restaurants that cater to every preference. This rise and demand from foodies has also inspired creative dining programs, culinary-inspired itineraries, and gourmet experiences on nearly […]
Traveling as a Vegan
Ten years ago, (quite literally) overnight I decided to embrace a plant-based diet and evolve from a seafood-and-steak-loving omnivore into an herbivore. While this decision was propelled by several factors, the promise of improved health loomed large. I won’t divulge my medical history in this blog post, but the changes I experienced were remarkably swift […]
