Taking Off In Travel

11/20/2024

01/18/2024

Beautiful Spanish Dancer!💃 Summit Dance Project❤

12/27/2022

Just a reminder, our quick courses are discounted through the end of the year. https://www.travelcampus.com/register.html

12/11/2022

What is your best vacation memory? What made it the best? Was it the destination? Was it the people you were with? Was it because of the activities you did - or didn't do? All these questions can help select and plan the best vacation ever!

10/27/2022

Sustainable travel and eco-tourism are on the rise. Many travelers will choose a hotel based on their claims of being eco-friendly. The question is, are they really? Here are some ways you can tell if they are.

These are the 10 ways to check how green your hotel is

10/20/2022

Travel Agent Education - Become a travel agent through TravelCampus! TravelCampus provides a complete online travel and tourism training program.

09/06/2022

Tired of your current 9 to 5? Take a quick course and see if a career in the travel and tourism industry is right for you. Now through October 31st, all quick courses are $5 off.

https://www.travelcampus.com/register.html

08/08/2022

What do you think is the most important skill needed to work as a travel agent?

08/01/2022

06/07/2022

Start-up costs are low and people are travelling more. Now is a great time to start a dream career in the travel industry. This article has some wonderful tips to help you get started.
https://www.travelmarketreport.com/RetailStrategies/articles/How-to-Become-a-Travel-Agent-in-2022?utm_term=Read%20More&utm_campaign=New%20TMR%20Email%20Template&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-Calling%20All%20New%20Travel%20Advisors%20%5CuD83D%5CuDCE3-_-Read%20More

The industry is already attracting new talent from all corners of the economy, but there is still a growing need for new travel advisors. 

04/19/2022

This article contains some important steps to take if you're wanting to open your own travel business.

https://smallbiztrends.com/2022/03/how-to-start-a-travel-agency.html?utm_source=Hot+Tip+Tuesday+Newsletter&utm_campaign=dd5e474359-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_1_30_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f7d9f13f3f-dd5e474359-258867394&mc_cid=dd5e474359&mc_eid=b8a1d15a61

The travel industry has many different specialization segments, find out what the opportunities are by learning how to start a travel agency.

03/05/2022

What types of careers are available in the travel industry?
Rewarding possibilities can be found in Hospitality, Air Travel, Ground, In Bound, Cruise, Tour, and Retail.
Want to learn more about careers in these fields? Take the quick course, Taking Off Opportunities, on our sister site, TravelCampus.
https://www.travelcampus.com/register.html

03/03/2022

If you are looking to work as a travel advisor and wondering what the best business model is, this guide may help. https://www.travelagewest.com/Industry-Insight/Business-Features/Travel-Agent-Guide-Host-Agencies?utm_source=eNewsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=eltrMuse&oly_enc_id=0884A4294656F9U&fbclid=IwAR1oeJLv-EWkBPTvnUbX_YYOPoNJq1-fZ4AgatXALC5JruAf6wnBF1ffXQE

As we come out of the pandemic, many advisors are considering — and reconsidering — who they want to do business with

02/23/2022

02/23/2022

Online sales skills are just as important as in person sales skills. Being friendly and approachable online will help. Interactions should cultivate leads and sales. As part of an online sales strategy, staff should respond to online inquiries quickly, listen, ask questions and engage the client.

02/22/2022

Customer service skills are important in any industry! Did you know the following information about how customers are lost?
1% Die
3% Move
5% Buy from a Friend
9% Price Consideration
14% Product Dissatisfaction
68% Did not return because of an attitude of indifference shown by an employee!

02/17/2022

Quite often I'm asked which is the best host agency. The answer depends. Travel Market Report offers some suggestions to help make that decision. https://www.travelmarketreport.com/Training/articles/How-to-Know-What-Host-Agency-is-Right-for-You

When it comes to deciding on a host agency, the possibilities can seem endless for new travel advisors.

01/21/2022

Listening Skills:

DO NOT think of what you will say next.
TAKE NOTES while you listen.
GIVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK.
ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS.
SHOW EMPATHY.
BE AN ACTIVE LISTENER.
STOP TALKING!