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MasterAdvisor 25: Selling Cruises During COVID-19

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👁️ 278 views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 52:24
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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

i've been doing this for nine years now uh stop started the franchise um uh nine years ago when it was originally cruise one

it's a unique opportunity airline wise cruise line wise not so much hotels yet but uh you really have no risk to book any of this stuff

i am very optimistic and i try to remain less half full i think that the industry there's been criticism and praise on both sides of the cruise lines

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Proactively reach out to clients with a understanding tone, acknowledging they may not want to travel yet.
✓Stay updated on flexible booking policies from cruise lines and airlines to show value to clients.
✓Use non-refundable deposits to your advantage by highlighting their value and flexibility.
✓Focus on getting reviews on Google My Business to improve local search visibility.
✓Practice an elevator speech to efficiently communicate key points when clients are ready to book.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow has selling cruises during COVID-19 been for a travel advisor?
QWhat are clients most concerned about when considering booking a cruise now?
QHow can advisors proactively reach out to clients during the pandemic?
QWhat strategies can advisors use to shift business to land vacations?
QHow can advisors prepare for the travel rebound and pent-up demand?

Topics Covered

Crowd Capacity3 Happy BaconSafety Medical1½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconBooking Process3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Trapper Martin, a Dream Vacations franchise owner from Orlando, Fla., joined TMR this week to talk about his experience selling cruises during COVID-19 and what his client conversations are like right now. Martin also tackled how he shifted some business to land, what clients want to know about before booking, and the pent-up demand he's feeling. Subscribe to TMR's daily e-newsletter: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/tmr-sign-up Follow TMR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TravelMarketReport/ Follow Dan McCarthy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMcCarthy_NY