There have been a few major events in history that have impacted the travel industry. Things like 9/11, the invention of the internet, and the Coronavirus pandemic have caused travel agencies to make changes in order to serve their clients the best way possible.
What are those changes and how do they affect you as a traveler? Let’s look at a few key items so you can see why using an advisor is just plain smart and can benefit you in the long run!
#1: Using a Travel Agent is FREE for YOU and Helps Make the Process STRESS-FREE
Booking your dream vacations with a travel advisor is completely FREE for you. When you work with a travel advisor, you're working with a personal travel expert that will work with you to customize your vacation package to meet the unique needs of you and your family.
Than means that you get help planning your dream vacation without the stress of doing it yourself - no matter what your budget is - AND making sure you are getting the best price on your vacation, even after you are booked! Travel advisors frequently check for offers and discounts that can be applied to your trip.
Travel advisors want you to focus on all the memories your family is going to create on your amazing vacation. This includes planning services that are 100% complimentary, with no hidden fees to raise the price of your vacation. Did you know that planning services are already included in prices of vacations by the resorts/companies? Then, when you take your trip, the company pays the travel agent a commission based off that - so you never have additional costs for using a travel agent.
#2: Advisors Have Access to Systems that the General Public Does Not
Travel advisors have an entire world of systems and tools at their disposal, far beyond what you can see as a consumer. What’s more, these systems and tools give advisors access to virtually anything.
The trips advisors can create for you are so much more than you could create for yourself. They can take care of details you never even thought of and add benefits and perks that make your trip so much better.
Additionally, advisors make a point to build great relationships with vendors and other advisors, as well as continually learn, train, and network to bring you an even greater experience.
With so many changes overall to the travel industry, it is best to rely on experts for your travel planning. Most people hire an accountant to do their taxes or a mechanic to fix their vehicle, simply because there are too many unknowns and too many risks that come from doing it on their own.
Apply this same concept to travel and leave planning to a true expert in the industry. I challenge you to put me to the test! Request a complimentary quote to see what I can do for you.
#3: Booking with a Travel Advisor is not Transactional, it’s Relational
No one likes to be ghosted, especially when you’re shelling out your own hard-earned money. Nowadays, advisors tend to establish a working, ongoing relationship with clients.
That’s why many in the industry are no longer just called “agents” (someone who creates bookings) but now go by something more effective like “advisor” or “consultant” (implying a deeper level of service). They are there to take care of you and your family.
#4: Planning Travel is Complicated!
There are so many moving parts to travel, but that hasn’t always been the case! Booking a vacation used to be far less complicated than it is now. Thanks to technology and ongoing learning, many advisors are adopting a new way of taking care of their clients.
New school methods are client-centric and are about crafting a personalized trip for you, rather than just picking a pre-made trip package. Technology has also allowed advisors to have better, more accurate information than what is “Google-able” by you as a consumer.
#5: Travel Insurance is Vital, it’s No Longer Just a Suggestion
Pre-pandemic, it was common to chance traveling without travel insurance. But now, with all the changes and requirements of travel, it’s more important than ever before.
To accommodate this, agencies and advisors have taken necessary steps to learn great products in order to make recommendations based on your needs. This also goes for testing, documentation, and ever-changing requirements.
When you work with an advisor, they will be able to recommend the best travel insurance for you, as well as monitor any destination and/or testing requirements so you are prepared and ready to travel without the added hassle or risk.
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