Value of Using a Travel Advisor Today

There have been a few major events in history that have impacted the travel industry. Things like 9/11, the invention of the internet, and the Coronavirus pandemic have caused travel agencies to make changes in order to stay relevant and serve their clients well. What are those changes, and how do they affect you? Let’s look at a few key items so you can see why using a travel advisor is more relevant than ever.

#1 Travel Insurance Is Vital, It’s No Longer Just a Suggestion

Pre-pandemic, it was common to chance traveling without travel insurance. But now, with all the changes and requirements of travel, it’s more important than ever before. To accommodate, agencies and advisors have taken necessary steps to learn great products in order to make recommendations based on your needs. This also goes for testing, documentation, and ever-changing requirements. When you work with an advisor, they will be able to recommend the best travel insurance for you. They will monitor any destination and/or testing requirements so you are prepared and ready to travel without the added hassle or risk.

#2: Planning Travel Is Complicated!

There are so many moving parts to travel though that hasn’t always been the case! Booking a vacation used to be far less complicated than it is now, therefore it pays to use a travel advisor. Thanks to technology and ongoing learning, many advisors are adopting a new way of taking care of their clients. New school methods are client-centric and are about crafting a trip for you. Not just picking a premade trip package. Technology has also allowed advisors to have better, more accurate information than what is “Google-able” by you as a consumer.

#3 Using A Travel Advisor for your booking Is Not Transactional, It’s Relational

No one likes to be ghosted, especially when you’re shelling out your own hard-earned money. Nowadays, advisors tend to establish a working, ongoing relationship with clients. That’s why many in the industry are no longer just called “agents” (someone who creates bookings) but now go by something more effective like “advisor” or “consultant” (implying a deeper level of service). They are there to take care of you.

#4 Advisors Have Access to Systems That the General Public Does Not

Travel advisors have an entire world of systems and tools at their disposal, far beyond what you can see as a consumer. What’s more, these systems and tools give advisors access to virtually anything. By using a travel advisor you will gain access to a more unique itinerary than you could create for yourself. Additionally, advisors make a point to build great relationships with vendors and other advisors. They continually learn, train, and network to bring you an even greater experience.

Using a Travel Advisor means peace of mind on vacation

With so many changes overall to the travel industry, it is best to rely on experts for your travel planning. Most people hire an accountant to do their taxes or a mechanic to fix their vehicle, simply because there are too many unknowns and too many risks that come from doing it on their own. Apply this same concept to travel and leave planning to a true expert in the industry. I challenge you to put me to the test! Schedule a complimentary vacation consultation to see what I can do for you. Here’s my calendar – just pick a time that works for you.