Best Tools and Resources for Travel Agents
Be a travel expert As a professional in one of the world’s fastest-changing industries, you may find it difficult to stay ahead of the curve. Today’s travelers are seeking out highly-curated itineraries, hoping for that “trip of a lifetime” experience. They may have strong ideas about what they want their experience to feel like but rely […]
2022: The Revenge Year of Travel
We have undoubtedly experienced some of the toughest times the travel industry has ever seen in the last couple of years. But 2022 is our year. We’ve gotten smarter, demanded more from our travel partners, and truly understand the entire travel experience from first booking to fifth schedule change. We’ve done it all and now […]
8 Ways Travel Advisors Can Boost Income in 2022
8 Ways Travel Advisors Can Boost Income in 2022 While this year has shown us glimmers of hope, it’s been another year of challenges for travel advisors. If you’re looking to boost income in 2022, you’re not alone. A few additional streams of income can help take the pressure off and keep you from making […]
5 of the Top 2022 Travel Trends
5 of the Top 2022 Travel Trends The top 2022 travel trends are starting to emerge. Some may surprise you and some you will expect. Travel has changed so much over the past two years. But one thing hasn’t changed. We still crave adventure. We still look for those moments of escape. This is a […]
Travel Advisor FAQs: Why use Centrav when I can book directly with the airlines?
A lot of travel advisors may question how do I book air for my clients? Do travel advisors book directly with the airline or do they work with an airline consolidator? Many travel agents use Centrav to book air easily and profitably. Using an airline consolidator like Centrav offers published and discounted fares ONLY to […]
5 Day Marketing Challenge for Travel Agents
5 Day Marketing Challenge for Travel Agents Do you ever feel like your business is in a bit of a slump? This often happens for travel advisors right around this time of year. Fall for travel advisors is that in-between season where your summer trips have ended, but next year’s bookings have not quite started […]
How to Drive Profits Up When the Economy is Down
This is a great time to be a travel advisor. No, it hasn’t been an easy time lately to sell leisure travel. And I have shared your pain through refunds, closed countries, confusing regulations, and lost revenue. As a supplier who does not sell directly to the public, we are completely dependent on the success […]
7 Characteristics of a Successful Travel Agent
Do you have what it takes? The travel industry is not for the faint of heart. You must daily tap into both sides of your brain — your creative side and your logical side — in order to recommend, book, and manage incredible travel experiences for your clients. You are a salesperson, a marketer, an […]
Top Tips for Taking Better Travel Photos
Top 9 Tips for Taking Better Travel Photos Let’s talk about how to take better travel photos. Why would travel agents care about this? Your personal travel photos are the life of your social media. Yes, it’s fun to use some UGC (user-generated content) once in a while. And your clients are probably happy to […]
8 Ways to Boost Your Team’s Morale
Keeping your team engaged It’s been a hard year for the travel industry. In times like these, it’s important to keep spirits up any way you can! Creating intentional time to boost your team’s morale can also help companies create company culture. This helps your employees feel connected to your team and fulfilled at work. You can […]