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‘Homeworkers are hampered by lack of support’

Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly
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👁️ 6 views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 34:10
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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

the difficulty for travel agents at the sharp end which is all of my team and myself is that that lack of clarity and the messages keeping changing does not make doing the job easy

we've got 90 self-employed home workers who are predominantly there all the time for their clients giving the best service they possibly can and I think in these really challenging times it's really hard for the home workers to give the best service when there is just no backup or very little support

the airlines need to be called out and they need to be called out and held to account

there are huge Unity's to take you from to job if you are self employee

Creator's Tips & Advice

Explain to clients where their money has gone in the chain to manage expectations
Consider offering credit notes instead of immediate refunds to retain business
Push for suppliers to be more flexible and creative in rebooking options

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow are travel agents coping with the lack of government support and clarity?
QWhat are the challenges in refunding customers and rebooking holidays?
QHow can the travel industry improve its response to crises like COVID-19?
YouTube Video Description

Furlough scheme has impacted ability to rebook customers, webcast with Designer Travel’s Amanda Matthews and Miles Morgan Travel’s Miles Morgan hears.