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MasterAdvisor 54: Selling the Caribbean

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👁️ 173 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 51:05
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Creator's Key Takeaways

it's community over competition and we'll be talking about doing things differently

when you sell the destination you get more you make more money because you'll be selling the stores out of the resort

experience the destination traveler advisors have to realize that to sell better they themselves have to experience it

pick a lane stick with it and it's okay to say no to business if you are not able to do something properly

Creator's Tips & Advice

Sell the destination first to increase commissions
Experience the destination yourself to sell better
Use social media for free marketing
Join island specialist programs for resources and invites
Build relationships with tourist boards and local contacts

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to effectively sell the Caribbean beyond sun and sand
QHow to market the Caribbean using social media and other channels
QHow to work with tourist boards and access co-op marketing
QHow to handle hurricane season concerns
QHow to specialize in a niche like the Caribbean

Port Highlights

Antigua2½ Happy Bacon
Barbados2½ Happy Bacon
Cuba1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Experts say the Caribbean is still the hottest destination for clients and that selling it is a smart business. While it seems easy with there being so many resources that can help you know what’s new in the Caribbean and how to match your client’s needs with the right destination where do you start? In honor of Caribbean heritage month, TMR Publisher Anne Marie Moebes is sitting down with Kelly Fontenelle, Founder and CEO of Travel Advisors Selling the Caribbean, Nancy Finn, Owner and Founder of Island Getaways and Norman Williams, a certified travel consultant and the owner of Majestic Dream Vacations, covering how to sell the Caribbean to your client. Our latest episode of the Check In Podcast about Ibiza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxKWL9rXjIU Subscribe to TMR's Newsletter: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/tmr-sign-up #travelagent #caribbean #sellingthecaribbean