03/13/2020
I have worked in the travel industry for seven years, and I have never experienced a more difficult time than what we are going through at the moment.
For the past few weeks I have been trying to navigate through the changes that are rapidly taking place in our industry. Cancellations, rescheduling, changes to travel insurance policies, closings - it has become our day.
I will do what I can to provide assistance during this time. But, I need your support when you get ready to make vacation plans again! Instead of booking online, or call the cruise lines - contact me. I am your travel agent! 🧳
Travel agents are usually small businesses, we work on 100% commission, and do not get paid unless our clients travel, which means that when I spend hours cancelling a client’s trip I make $0.
Are you aware that when you book online, or call the cruise lines etc. you pay a commission, just like if you call a travel agent? You just don’t receive the personal service which you will get when working with me, your travel agent.
So, what are the benefits to you for using a travel agent you may wonder. 🤔
Glad you asked. First of all - not all travel agents work the same way! We have our areas that we specialize on, services that we offer and fees that we charge, if any. One thing I can tell you is that you will receive personal service, which you will not receive from a website or a big box store like Costco. So, for instance at the moment when there are a lot of changes and cancellations, we help you take care of all that, and help you negotiate to ensure that you get the best outcome possible. We use our contacts, we stay on the phone for hours, we write hundreds of e-mails on your behalf.
But even when things are normal, I take are of everything. I make sure that you are booked with reputable companies. I make special arrangements for you. Maybe you are celebrating a special day, maybe you have a special request or you have a special need, such as you need a wheelchair, or an oxygen tank. I can arrange that.
So does it always cost more? No, many agents do NOT charge a fee.
I also provide a lot of value.
But, I am a small business relying on repeat customers and referrals. I will always do the best I can for my clients.
When I say I take care of you from the moment you book with me until you arrive home I mean that with all my heart. ❤️
I also have access to suppliers who don't deal directly with the general public.
At the moment I receive e-mails daily from suppliers who only a few weeks ago had very successful companies, but have now lost almost 100% of their business because of cancellations. Many of our suppliers are very eager to get business, and many are offering great prices and /or amenities. If you are interested in taking advantage of that, please contact me asap..
So please contact me for your travel needs when you get ready to book, and/or refer your family and friends my way. Together we will beat this! The Travel Industry will be back, better and stronger than ever.
Thank you for your support!