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…
Email marketing is not dead–as long as you’re doing it right. Email is still a very powerful and viable option for generating leads and cultivating relationships with current and potential clients. But it has to be done right. So how do you do it “right?” Here are a few tips for success: 1) Don’t spam.…
Travel Leaders is the leading travel franchise in the United States. So why be affiliated with them? We’ll tell you the advantages right now: 1. Expand your network There are over 4,000 independent travel agents associated with Travel Leaders across the nation. That’s a pretty amazing potential network of agents you can tap for expertise…
Independent travel agents tell us all the time: Canada is underrated. Some people love to poke fun at the Mounties or call the nation “America’s Hat.” But the fact is that there is not only a lot to do in Canada, its serene beauty is awe-inspiring. Here are a few places we think your clients…
When it comes to travel, there can sometimes feel like a lot of confusion with vendors and tours. What’s the difference in an American Plan and a Modified American Plan for meals, for example? To best serve your clients, independent travel agents need to know the quick and easy way to explain these terms.…
They’re friendly This may seem like a no-brainer in a sales role, but there are plenty of people out there who want to become independent travel agents who don’t know how to deal with people. The most successful travel agents are ones that make the client feel at ease and can convey trustworthiness. After…
Offer Personalized Service – Dale from California “The most important thing to remember when selling travel is that everyone has a computer and therefore thinks they can get the best deals. They’re coming to you for a personal touch, so don’t be afraid to go above and beyond for clients. Repeat business from a…
We’ve all heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder,” but sometimes it’s easier to quote an adage than to implement a process to make it happen. Our outside agents work from home selling travel, so they often find that being uber-organized helps them get a lot done in a shorter amount of time. Then they…
-- Courtney Henderson – Pack Your Bags Travel