Travel Advisors are in a service industry and we succeed or fail based on not only what we do for our clients but how we treat them as we help plan and execute their trips. In addition, Travel Advisors are currently enjoying a prominent place in the industry and in the eyes of the consumer…
Independent travel agents who are trying to reconnect with old clients may be at a loss as to what to do in order to engage those who they are looking to do repeat business with. Or, it could be the question of getting people who almost became clients to book a trip. In a travel…
Travel agents are masters of many skills. From your in-depth knowledge of scheduling travel to your superb organization, the best travel agents are always working hard to provide the best travel experience to their clients. One area that cannot be overlooked when it comes to maintaining your client relationships is your customer service skills. With…
Even those most passionate about their travel business can have trouble when it comes to marketing it. You know there are potential clients out there, but you just aren’t sure how to reach them with your brand. Thankfully, there are many inexpensive and easy to learn marketing tools and practices that any travel agent can…
Word-of-mouth referrals are more valuable than ever in our internet and social media-driven society. In fact, over a third of participants in a recent survey said they decided to use a travel agent because of a friend’s recommendation. But how do travel agents go about gaining these valuable referrals without isolating their current clients? Here…
Whether your just getting started with your independent travel agency or have years of managing your agency and clients under your belt, you know the importance of marketing for your business’s success. However, between finding the time and the budget, marketing campaigns and plans can easily get pushed to the backburner. Don’t sacrifice your agency’s…
Travel agents put their hearts and souls into planning the best trips possible for their clients. No matter if it’s an extended vacation to a remote island or a short business trip across the globe, each trip is meticulously planned and structured. But, as a successful independent travel agent knows, their job is not over…
Any modern business needs social media to successfully reach their audiences and grow. We’ve talked about the importance of Instagram for independent travel agents, but Facebook is the frontrunner when it comes to the best social media platforms for your business. But how do you get started creating a Facebook page for your business? Follow…
Working from home is challenging enough. You have to ignore those dishes in the sink and dust bunnies in the corner, sit down, not click on that amazing J.Crew sale email and get to work. But clutter can make your workspace even more distracting. Here are a few tips for spring cleaning your workspace for…
For many, spring marks a season of fresh air and beautiful blooms. For independent travel agents, it’s the perfect time to do some spring cleaning for your business. Here are our top spring cleaning tips for independent travel agents: Go through your past and current client list. Likely, throughout the past year you’ve interacted with…
-- Janice Gilliard