Are you dreaming of a travel career? Maybe you have thought about how much you love to plan vacations but then start to worry about what you don’t know. Every new agent worries about the same things, but the good news is, you don’t have to figure them out alone. Keep reading to see the top 5 things we hear new travel agents worry about and how we help.
1. Knowing ALL the Steps to Plan a Trip
Planning your own vacation is one thing. You can do that. You have it down. Having others trust you to plan their memory-making trips is another. Every new agent starts to worry if they will remember to do everything they need to confirm a client’s trip.
As an Educational Partner of Wanderlust Campus, all of our Agents have access to industry leading training. You can become an Associate Travel Professional® and feel prepared to help clients through the entire process.
Learn more about the benefits of being an Associate Travel Professional® here
2. Figuring Out What to Sell
Maybe you have an idea of the type of travel you want to sell. Maybe you are still figuring it out. Really knowing and loving the trips you plan helps make good Travel Agents great. Clients can hear the passion in your voice or through the itineraries you plan.
Since we are a full service Certified Travel Agency ® we work with all of our Agents to find the niche that they love. We’ll talk to you about the types of travel you can plan and how you can reach your goals. You’ll love what you do while providing top tier service to our clients.
Wondering what a Certified Travel Agency ® is, and why it matters? Click here to find out.
3. Learning the Technology
Travel Agents use a lot of technology to make sure each client has a great trip. There are different systems, apps, payment authorization requirements, and other tools that are either required or make your work easier. We’ll provide you with the technology you need so you can focus on the vacation planning, and we’ll make sure you have all the resources you need to so it works best for you.
4. Keeping Up With Industry Changes
Even if you feel like you a know a location like the back of your hand, things change. Maybe you have cruised your entire life – new ships are launched. Maybe you have visited Walt Disney World every year since childhood – then you for sure know Disney changes things up frequently! Maybe you love strolling the Champs-Élysées, spotting wild animals in Tanzania, or watching the scenery from a train – whatever type of travel you love to take and plan, every year there are new things to learn or new requirements to travel.
We have relationships with our trusted Suppliers and provide training to all of our Agents to make sure everyone stays informed. This ties in to our strong Agency level belief that continuous learning will make us better and help serve our clients the best we can.
5. Having Support When You Need It
This is the big one. We get it. No one is expected to know everything. And you when are a new Travel Agent it may feel like you are suppose to have all the answers. You’re not. You should have the support you need to find the answers, and knowing that you have that support when you need it is priceless.
We offer one on ones with all of our Agents and hold monthly team meetings. You can also reach out to the owners or other Agents for guidance, ideas, or a confirmation. Our Agency is a community and we help each other out.
Imagine the possibilities. Loving what you do. Getting to help people explore your favorite places. Having the support to help you thrive and provide excellent service to your clients.
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