Imagine you’re in a car driving down a road, and the road isn’t perfectly smooth. Sometimes you hit small bumps or potholes, right? Well, in the sky, the air isn’t always perfectly smooth either. Airplane turbulence is like those bumps in the road but in the air. It happens when the plane encounters pockets of…
The best time to cruise to Alaska largely depends on your preferences and what you hope to experience during your trip. Alaska’s cruise season generally runs from late spring to early fall, with the peak months being June, July, and August. Also remember, that since Alaska has a short travel season it is best to…
As an independent travel agent, your goal is to book more clients. However, it’s hard to do that if you aren’t getting enough leads – or you aren’t communicating effectively with all of the leads. You don’t have to have a degree in marketing to succeed. You simply need to utilize the right tools available.…
As an independent travel agent with Outside Agent Link, it’s very important to maintain those close relationships with your clientele, along with your reputation as the leading authority in your field. This concept holds true year round, whether your customers are actively booking with you, or if they are on their off season, while they…
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a travel agent? Even if you haven’t considered it before, maybe you should start now. From a love of research to an obsession with organization, these are some of the top signs you could be a great independent travel agent: Organized. We don’t mean you…
If you search for “travel agent” online, you’ll come up with almost 60 million results. How can you, as one independent travel agent, stand out in this mass of information? The answer is simple: find a specialized travel niche. It may seem counterintuitive, but narrowing the scope of travel services you market can actually increase…
To some travel agents, working with a large group of people to plan a single trip may sound challenging, but there are tons of benefits to booking group travel, from working with new potential clients to earning more money. From new to seasoned travel agents, here are four crucial tips for planning a harmonious and…
Any travel agent knows that no two travelers are exactly alike. Every client that comes to them has their own personality and set of preferences that carry over into their vacation planning. So how does a travel agent become an expert at pairing their clients with their perfect trip? The trick is asking the right…
As members of the hospitality industry, travel agents bread and butter comes from the relationships they have with their clients. However, between attracting new clients and retaining old ones, it’s easy to slip into a sales-only mindset and neglect building real connections with your customers. If this struggle sounds all too familiar, take a look…
Summertime means vacations galore. While some people prefer to spend their summer holiday somewhere that doesn’t require a passport, there’s something to be said for taking a trip across the ocean this time of year. Here are some of the best vacation spots around the world for those looking for something new and exciting this…
-- Janice Gilliard