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Check-In Episode 24: What's the Most Important Skill for Travel Advisors?

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👁️ 223 views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 30:27
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the most interesting thread we landed on was the lack of air booking skills or experience amongst a lot of new agents and a lot of old agents too

i think the biggest challenge for people um is still air i mean air is air is a scary beast

you never want you never want to direct your clients online because they get comfortable online then they can book

we're seeing two things you know one the pent up demand they haven't been able to go anywhere

Creator's Tips & Advice

Learn GDS and air booking skills to become a more valuable travel advisor
Do not direct clients to book air online; service them from door to door
Consider partnering with a host agency for higher commissions and support

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the most important skill for travel advisors post-COVID?
QHow is the independent contractor segment evolving in the travel industry?
QWhat are the current trends in consumer travel demand?

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YouTube Video Description

It's all hands on deck for so many travel agencies trying to keep up with post-COVID-19 demand right now. And while there are so many advisors and agencies going out of their way to serve clients, there is a need in the industry for one specific skill in particular. And there's no one currently to fill it. In this episode, Robin Sanchez, the new president of Montecito Village Travel, talks about how important GDS and air booking skills are right now for host and corporate agencies around the country. Why Facebook Groups Are So Important for Travel Advisors: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/RetailStrategies/articles/Why-Facebook-Groups-Are-So-Important-for-Travel-Advisors Trave Market Report: https://www.travelmarketreport.com **Subscribe for more #travelagent content** #TMR #Travel