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Check-In: KORE's Diana Hnatov on Training the Industry's Newest Advisors

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The goal of core is to introduce new to the industry travel advisors, people who are either career transitioning um or they are looking for a new career or they're just coming out of college and they don't know what they want to do.

They're not aware of it. It's really interesting because I literally just uh had a conversation with I was at a friend's house and they had another person there and they said, "I never use a travel agent."

We even have uh part of our module is how to deal with difficult clients. um when to know to you know when you cannot service them.

AI can make their lives very easy also by automating certain things. So automating letters or reminders things that you need to do on a daily basis.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Start with a host agency to get your feet wet before starting your own business.
โœ“Use AI to automate letters and reminders but always vet the information before sending to clients.
โœ“Understand where your commission comes fromโ€”it's from suppliers, not the client.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Income timing and commission structure โ€” The program teaches quick wins and provides sales sheets to generate revenue faster, with mentoring support.
Understanding where money comes from โ€” Commissions come from suppliers, not clients, which is a key insight for new advisors.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the goal of the KORE travel education program?
QWho are the typical new entrants to the travel advisor industry?
QHow does the program help new advisors with income timing and commission structure?
QWhat are common overlooked skills for new travel advisors?
YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Diana Hnatov serves as the Director of Sales and Services for KORE, a travel education program specifically designed to bridge the gap for new advisors entering the industry. KOREโ€™s mission is to provide these entrants with the foundational training, practical knowledge, and professional confidence they need to build a successful career. Hnatov, who joined the organization in 2024, recently sat down with TMRโ€™s VP and Editor-in-Chief Daniel McCarthy to discuss the changing landscape of travel education. In the interview, she shares insights on where new entrants are coming from, the specific areas where they require the most support, and why robust training is the key to bringing in the high-quality talent the industry currently needs. For more #traveladvisor content, subscribe now. #Travel #travelagent Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insights: https://marketing.travelmarketreport.com/acton/fs/blocks/showLandingPage/a/42623/p/p-008f/t/page/fm/0