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MasterAdvisor 17: Selling Resorts & Theme Parks in the Age of COVID-19

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👁️ 196 views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 48:12
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've been covering a lot of the changes and new rules at resorts and theme parks that have seemed to be changing all the time

mexico the resorts are doing a fabulous job i went in july and in september and i'm headed back this month in november and they have great safety protocols

we're really finding that first-time guest we're encouraging them to wait because the full experience isn't there

we need to set realistic expectations for our guests we need to let them know what they're going into

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Set realistic expectations for clients about changed experiences
✓Encourage first-time theme park visitors to wait until 2021
✓Focus on high-affinity repeat clients for 2020 travel
✓Use firsthand travel experiences to build client trust
✓Offer Mexico as a strong alternative to theme parks

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Full theme park experience not available — Encourage first-timers to wait until 2021
Paying full price for changed experience — Be strategic about who you sell 2020 packages to

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow have resort and theme park experiences changed during COVID-19?
QWhat safety protocols are in place at resorts and theme parks?
QWho is choosing to travel now and what are their comfort levels?
QHow can travel advisors stay informed about rapid changes?
QWhat are the best practices for legally protecting your agency?

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Kristen Buckshire, Owner/Agent at Travel Ease LLC and Kristi Peek, President/Travel Professional at Embrace the Journey Travel joined TMR's Daniel McCarthy this week to discuss how resort and theme parks experiences have changed during the age of COVID-19.