9 Ways to Celebrate Your Clients
Finding creative ways to celebrate your clients Reflecting on a long year, you might find yourself reflecting on the little things you are thankful for. Time and time again, we’ve heard from travel agents how thankful they are for their clients this year. We’ve heard of clients insisting on changing over canceling trips, purchasing gift […]
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 […]
Booking Groups and Large Parties: What to Know
What is the difference between “Groups” and “Large Parties”? In order to go through our Centrav groups department, your group must include 10 or more passengers. However, if you have 18 passengers or less, you might be able to book these as a “large party” directly on our website. This will allow you to finalize […]
Pet Air Travel: How to Travel With Pets
A guide to traveling with pets We love our furry family members and want to include them in all of our life’s happiest moments: evening trips to the park, weekend campouts and long summer days at the lake. If your dog loves to do everything you do, you may have wondered if they are ready […]
How to Use Our New Trip Builder Tool
How to use Centrav’s new “Trip Builder” As we roll out Centrav’s new website, we want to highlight some new features and tools we’ve added to make your booking experience easier and more customizable than ever. One of these features is our new “Trip Builder” tool. The fresh design is updated with a clean look […]
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, […]
18 Weird and Funny Airport Codes Around the World
Funny airport codes around the world UMM, OMG and FAB might sound like a text conversation on your middle school daughter’s phone. Believe it or not, these are real airport codes belonging to Summit, Alaska; Omega, Namibia; and Farnborough, England, respectively. Some airport codes are really straightforward, like ATL (Atlanta, Georgia). Other names like CAN (Guangzhou) and BOM (Mumbai) are the […]
More Countries Are Requiring Travel Insurance for Visas
Countries that require travel insurance for visas Since May 1st, Ecuador has added itself to a list of over 40 countries that now require proof of travel insurance for entry visas. Foreigners often place a financial burden on local taxpayers by taking advantage of free healthcare or simply leaving their medical bills unpaid after their trip. […]
Avoid the Crowds: 8 Alternative Summer Destinations
Save the hotspots for shoulder season The summer vacation in Rome sounded so idyllic until you arrived and spent half your trip elbowing your way through boisterous crowds and the other half waiting in line for gelato. If you’re done with overcrowded tourist destinations, plan a trip to one of these under-the-radar gems and save […]