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MasterAdvisor 34: How to Market and Sell Guided Vacations

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been a travel agent for close to 30 years um worked for virtuoso so i've done a lot of luxury i'm now with triple a in the carolinas

I think it's going to increase to be honest with you um first of all i would not want to get on a plane right now and go to europe or go anywhere and try to figure out every restriction on my own

A lot of people think you're going to be stuck on a bus for two days at a time or something and you're not you know you're you're not going to have any free time at all

I learned quick that you waste a lot of time doing that when you get to go on one of these tours they they know the area this is what they do they give you all the overviews and then they tell you all the hidden secrets

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Qualify clients by asking about their interests and travel style to match them with the right guided vacation
βœ“Explain that guided vacations offer security and handle all protocols, which is especially valuable post-COVID
βœ“Highlight the amount of free time available on guided tours to counter misconceptions about being rushed
βœ“Use pre- and post-tour extensions to customize the experience for clients

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being stuck on a bus with no free time β€” Choose the right style of tour (leisurely vs. fast-paced) to ensure free time
Not knowing local protocols and restrictions β€” Guided vacation companies handle all protocols and keep travelers informed

Questions This Creator Answers

QWho is the typical clientele for guided vacations?
QWhat are the biggest misconceptions about guided vacations?
QHow has COVID impacted the popularity of guided vacations?
QWhat are the similarities between guided vacation and river cruise clienteles?
QHow do you qualify clients for guided vacations?

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YouTube Video Description↓

TMR editor Dan McCarthy discusses how to market and sell guided vacations with Darlene McClung, a travel advisor from AAA Carolinas. Darlene and Dan take a deep dive into the strategy and technique she uses to reach the right clients as well as how to close the deal. **Like and subscribe for more #TravelAgent and #TravelIndustry content** #GuidedVacations #AAA