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MasterAdvisor 66: What's Trending in Expedition Cruising and How to Sell It

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👁️ 167 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 50:29
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Expedition is more about the journey itself it's about the destination about the learning that's really um what the journey is about

You're all on an adventure together and it is it is something where you get that camaraderie

This is not the kind of thing that people feel comfortable necessary thoroughly booking online

When you dig into those bucket lists you find out that there are places that they've always dreamed of going

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask clients about their past travel and what they want to achieve from a trip
Use social media and personal outreach to find potential clients
Collaborate with sales reps for three-way calls to qualify clients

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing if they are suited for expedition travelAsk probing questions about interests and past travel; expedition travel is for curious people of all ages and mobility levels
Overwhelm from too many choices and destinationsStart with one or two companies and destinations; learn as you go and take little bites at a time

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to qualify clients for expedition cruises
QWhat are common misconceptions about expedition cruising
QHow to find clients interested in expedition travel
QWhy clients should book through an advisor rather than direct

Topics Covered

Excursions4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconSafety Medical3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Antarctica4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Zodiac landings
Arctic4 Happy Bacon
Top: Wildlife viewing (e.g., walrus, polar bears)
Baja California3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Whale watching
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YouTube Video Description

Got a client interested in Expedition Cruising? You don’t know where to start? First off, you will need to inform yourself of the various expedition cruise offerings and know how to get your client qualified and placed on the right offering. You will also need to know how to explain the difference between a small ship expedition and a larger ship cruise. Overwhelmed? Don’t worry, we have an expert. Amanda Klimak, President & Co-Owner of Largay Travel, has always had a passion for adventure, so a career in the travel industry was the perfect fit. She believes the best way for advisors to learn how to communicate with their clients and book the right expeditions for them is first-hand experience, which she has plenty of in her 30+ year career. Join Amanda on a live and free Zoom session sponsored by Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic to learn how to sell expedition cruises. #expedition #expeditioncruising #Lindlad #natgeo U.S. Embassy Issues Security Alert for Mexico After Cancun Taxi Protests https://www.travelmarketreport.com/Destinations/articles/US-Embassy-Issues-Security-Alert-for-Mexico-After-Cancun-Taxi-Protests For More #traveladvisor content, Subscribe now! Our Check-In Episode with Rodrigo Esponda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TGwD2g7nSc Subscribe to TMR's Newsletter: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/tmr-sign-up