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Check-In Episode 28: Counting Wins with ASTA’s Travel Advisor of the Year

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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I was really excited to talk to Melinda recently not only because of her experience in the industry she's been an advisor for about a decade now but also because she was recently honored as the travel advisor of the Year by the American Society of travel advisors at its Global convention in San Francisco last month

I think when I when I I think I know what you're talking about that would actually sometimes you know sometimes you have challenges and when you can overcome those challenges um that's a win to me

the human connection is is really really important

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Charge fees for your expertise and be selective with clients
✓Build strong relationships with travel partners and clients through personal communication
✓Get certified and be informed about the industry

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding industry lingo and how travel agencies operate — Work in a brick-and-mortar agency to get a foundation and learn the lingo
Realizing you need to charge for your expertise and not just have conversations about travel — Transition from thinking of yourself as a 'library' to running a business where you get paid for your expertise

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow has the travel industry recovered post-pandemic?
QWhat does it take to be a successful travel advisor?
QHow can travel advisors build strong client relationships?
QWhat advice would you give to someone considering a career in travel advising?
YouTube Video Description↓

Melinda Fortunato, who recently took home the Travel Advisor of the Year Award at ASTA’s latest Global Convention in San Francisco, has had a lot of wins throughout her career. Being able to recognize those wins has served her well throughout her decade-long travel industry. In this episode, Melinda joins TMR Editor Dan McCarthy to talk about her career in travel, including how her background growing up in a military family led to her place as a travel advisor today. ASTA Honors Luminaries at 2022 Global Convention: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/News/articles/ASTA-Honors-Luminaries-at-2022-Global-Convention For More #traveladvisor content, Subscribe now! #ASTA #travel #traveladvisor #travelagent #advisor Our latest episode of the MasterAdvisor series about Essential Tools for the Travel Entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrpYPJ4Izw8 Subscribe to TMR's Newsletter: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/tmr-sign-up