What Types of Travel Agent websites are there? Let’s find out! The questions about travel agency websites continually surface when travel agents are considering their online presentation. Newer agents are always asking, “Where can I get a website?” or even “Do I need a website?” Unfortunately, there is no cookie cutter answer for these questions […]
Choose a Travel Agency Name that Fits for Success! Choosing the business name for your travel agency has never been more challenging than it is today. Before the advent of technology, agents would select a business name that made them sound bigger than they actually may have been to show their expertise as a […]
The 2019 Guide to Digital Marketing for a Travel Agent in 2019 For several reasons, one of the most difficult travel marketing challenges is to implement a viable advertising campaign. The most common issue that one encounters is that the products generally offered by a home-based travel agency are the same as those that […]
When I started in this industry some 40 years ago, the term Travel Agent was the one and only term used to describe this very important role and professional title. There are now a wide variety of terms used interchangeably with what used to be the only term used. Travel Agents now call them selves […]
Finding Clients can be a Challenge, Here’s Some Tips to Find Clients as a Travel Agent in 2019 One of the most frequently asked questions by new travel agents is “How Do I Find Clients as a Travel Agent.” And, while there are volumes written on marketing for travel agents, this basic question seeks […]
It’s One of the BEST Jobs Around but Do You Have What it Takes to be a Travel Agent in 2019? The term has been used for many years and while there are variations of it such as Travel Professional, Travel Consultant, Travel Advisor and so on, the basis remains the same, what is […]
Work from Home and Find Success as a Travel Professional with These 5 Steps Are you interested in becoming a Travel Agent? Would you like to work from home and have the ability for a flexible schedule? Do you love travel and all of the amazing things it can offer? Well, becoming a Travel Agent […]
How Much Do Travel Agents Make? Before we get into the various types of travel agents and how much do travel agents make, it is important to understand the parameters of how successful travel agents are making money in the first place. The following video will help you understand the subtleties of the travel […]
Contributed By: The Travel Institute Your clients rely on you to design the perfect trip for them. That’s why it is so important to present a comprehensive itinerary outlining all the elements you’ve planned for their upcoming travel. Here are some practical tips from The Travel Institute on making and delivering that itinerary. Presenting […]
By: Scott Koepf, CTC, MCC I encourage you to embrace your inner salesperson and be enthusiastic about not just what you sell but selling itself. If you are not able to admit that you are in the sales business then you probably won’t spend time learning about sales and the skills it requires. Product knowledge […]