How to Create Shareable Content for your Travel Agency
Why travel agents need to be on social media Did you know most travelers visit an average of 38 websites during their trip planning process? Or did you know that 52% of travelers use social media to guide their travel decisions? Having a strong online presence is no longer optional for travel professionals — it’s imperative! When […]
5 Ways to Invest in Yourself As a Travel Agent
Make the time to invest in yourself Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to running your business? Do you feel like you are constantly draining your energy, but never quite getting recharged? Finding the time for a conference, class, or FAM trip might seem like a very distant possibility. But if you […]
How to Compete with Online Booking Sites
Travel Agents vs. Online Booking Sites A recent report compiled by ABTA revealed that the majority of travelers will follow through and book with a travel agent once the conversation has begun. But unfortunately, losing a client to an online travel agency (OTA) is still a real fear. Travelers get a quote and a wealth of […]
How to Become a Travel Agent: 7 Steps
How to become a travel agent and do what you love Do you wish there was a way to make a living doing what you love? If what you love is travel, your dream career is totally within reach! This post will give you some tips and pointers and how to become a travel agent […]
What Is An Airline Consolidator?
Understanding the airline consolidator If you’ve spent any time in the travel industry, or even consider yourself a frequent traveler, you may be familiar with the term “airline consolidator.” Even so, many travel agents remain a little uncertain of what an airline consolidator does or why they should use one. We’ve pulled together some of […]
30 New Features on Centrav.com
We’re sure you’ve already noticed–but Centrav got a new look and even better capabilities. In honor of our 30 year anniversary, we wanted to take a minute to share 30 new things you can use on centrav.com. New, cleaner look – easier to read. Offering First Class. You can now book infants online. You have […]
10 Reasons to Become a Travel Agent
Ever thought of becoming a professional travel agent? Have you been told it’s a dying industry? If you thought travel agents were not in high demand because of the internet, think again. The travel agent industry is projected to generate 17.3 billion U.S. dollars in revenue by 2020. Travelers are returning to travel agents for their […]
7 Things Travel Agents Want Their Clients to Understand
What you wish they knew Travel agents get a lot of funny responses when people find out what they do. The extremes range from those who think your job is completely obsolete to that one family member who keeps asking you to hook them up with a free cruise. Contrary to what your friends think, […]
The Centrav Advantage
Book air the easy way! Sometimes succeeding as a travel agent can seem rather daunting. How can you find your clients the best airfare without spending endless hours searching? The answer is simple: Centrav. With our superior online booking engine, we help you navigate the world of international travel in less time, with better results, […]
How to Make Money Selling Air
You need to sell air If you are not selling air you are losing revenue opportunities as well as clients. At Centrav.com you can add a markup to every fare — the revenue is there for the taking. If you push a client away without offering to do the air for them you will lose […]