Happy National Travel Advisor Day
Today is National Travel Advisor Day, a day which celebrates our most critical travel advocates, partners, friends and advisors. The world has become a complicated place, and navigating all of the changes, guidelines and restrictions is a seemingly impossible task. When you factor in how much has changed in the travel landscape itself, all of the new properties, updated itineraries, emerging destinations and the new and unseen, there are so many more reasons why booking through an advisor is the best way to get the most out of your travel. Booking with an advisor has so many benefits. So to celebrate National Advisor Day, we’re counting down all the best reasons to book with a certified travel advisor.
They take care of you.
You’ve dreamed of going on that incredible trip. You saved and you’ve planned. You’ve invested your time and money, both of which are precious. So when it’s time to finally book that trip, don’t just throw it away to the lowest bidder. Instead, choose to work with someone that will support you, care for you and look after you from the moment you leave until the moment you return. Travel advisors are there to care for you at every step of the journey – whether things are going right or over a few speed bumps which are inevitable with almost any vacation. An advisor will have your back, the online booking site with the cheap airfare and package tour will not. Travel is adventure laced with opportunities for the unplanned and unexpected. There is no do-over for a vacation gone wrong, but having a professional in your corner at all times just might be your new travel super-power.
They’re connected.
Keeping up with the latest hotels, cruise lines, tours and excursions is their livelihood. They are also intimately connected to all the right people in all the right places. Whether you’re looking for just the right animal sanctuary, the most exclusive boutique hotel experience, or most off-the-beaten-path tour, they know just who to call. Advisors pride themselves on building trustworthy and beneficial relationships. By and large, travel advisors bring more customers to hoteliers, cruise lines and tour companies than anyone else, and they reward their best customers. What that means for you is perks, upgrades and benefits that aren’t available to anyone else. Get ready for the extra VIP treatment.
They have first-hand experience.
Travel Advisors are very often out in the world, experiencing destinations, increasing their knowledge (and mapping the potholes) so they can prepare to guide you with the very best advice to enhance virtually any travel experience. Without question, having a connected travel professional with real world experience in your next destination is a huge advantage that will have an equally big impact on your overall enjoyment (and your budget too). Travel Advisors don’t just sell destinations, they sell experiences that you will keep with you forever. The world may be a big place but chances are, they’ve been there. And they can’t wait to share what they know.
They are called Advisors for a reason.
Beyond any other benefit, Travel Advisors add the most important element of trust, the human element. Advisors are invested in your happiness and satisfaction and work tirelessly to make sure each and every trip is packed full of positive lifelong memories. They get to know you, actively listen, offer suggestions, adjust and understand – many times before a single dollar is even spent. And very often, they become a friend. Because having an experienced and trusted resource dedicated to ensuring your time and investment are cared for is really meaningful. They are with you before, during and after your trip. You won’t get that from a search engine, an endless automated phone tree, or an anonymous voice. Ready to be inspired?
Connect with your travel advisor to get started working on your next incredible adventure. Happy National Travel Advisory Day!
