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‘Tap into cruise database to sell holidays by rail’

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👁️ 14 views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 29:03
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Creator's Key Takeaways

they're fed up with the airport and airline experience and they want to cut their carbon footprint

it's any place any day any time anywhere the train goes we go there

it's a must must do holiday and many people's lists and that people have been saving up for many years

the crossover with the cruise demographic is huge and 80% of our customers have historically cruised in the past

Creator's Tips & Advice

Agents should use their cruise database to target customers who have cruised before
Agents should attend weekly webinars to build knowledge and confidence in selling rail holidays

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Misconception that you can't get to Spain or Italy by trainPeople have been going there by train for a hundred years before aircraft were invented
Difficulty in finding out how to book scheduled trainsUse specialist rail agencies like Railbookers or resources like Seat 61

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy has rail holiday demand increased?
QWhat are the advantages of rail holidays?
QHow can travel agents sell rail holidays effectively?

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YouTube Video Description

Railbookers’ Anna Davies, Rocky Mountaineer’s Hazel Mansell and ‘The Man in Seat 61’ Mark Smith discuss potential customers with Katie McGonagle