8 Ways to Stay Productive During Slow Season
Don’t just wait for the phone to ring. Do you look for ways to stay productive during slow season? Slow season for many travel agents usually hits sometime in the fall and continues through the holidays. This can vary, of course, depending on what type of travel services you offer and who your clients are. […]
Best 7 Jobs For People Who Love Travel
Make a living traveling the world ✔ Trek the Himalayas ✔ Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef ✔ Drive along the Amalfi Coast ✔ Visit all 7 continents… You know all those things you talked and dreamed about doing? Why not actually do them! If you’re feeling a little trapped by your current options, it’s […]
The Solo Travel Trend: What Travel Agents Need to Know
Why is solo travel on the rise? The rise in solo travel is a fascinating phenomenon that travel agents should not ignore. Many studies reveal that solo trips are particularly popular among women and millennial travelers. Solo travelers travel frequently, plan carefully, and love to blaze their own trail. They don’t shy away from a […]
Gifts that Keep Giving: 22 Gift Subscriptions for Travelers
Creative gifts for every occasion A monthly gift subscription or an annual membership is a great surprise for just about any occasion. From birthdays and holidays to graduations, a subscription makes a great surprise! They even work as a fun “thank you” to a top client! It’s a creative way to treat someone to a […]
7 Foodie Destinations for Your Next Culinary Adventure
The emerging market of gastro-tourism Gastro-tourism has recently emerged as a popular and profitable niche within the travel industry. An ever-growing market of self-declared foodies now books trips abroad for the express purpose of sampling authentic, global cuisine. Some desire to see how food is grown and harvested, others wish to actually lend a hand in […]
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 […]
7 Mysterious Islands You Never Knew Existed
Accessing the world’s most remote islands Do you dream of getting off the grid and escaping to a tiny, secluded island? Check out some of the world’s most remote and mysterious islands. Some of these, like the beautiful Suwarrow Atoll in the Cook Islands, are very visitor-friendly, though hard to get to. Others, such as […]
How Well Do You Know Airport Codes? [Advanced]
Did you ace our beginner and intermediate airport quizzes? Let’s see if we can finally stump you with this one! See how many airport codes you know!
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 […]