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Hello again.\u00a0 We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to talk about what it really means to be a travel agent.\u00a0 When I talk to people about what I do (marketing and business development for a company that supports travel agents) I often get the same response \u2013Do people use travel agents anymore?\u00a0 Now if this was 2008 when the economy exploded in the worst way I would say no.\u00a0 But that’s because people weren’t really traveling.\u00a0 But today between increasingly difficult travel rules and regulations and an upturn in exotic travel, using a travel agent’s services is more popular than ever.<\/p>\n

Selling Travel Is Really Selling Yourself<\/b>
\nThe key is that you need to stop thinking that travel agents sell travel.\u00a0 Companies like Expedia sell travel, because selling travel is really transactional.\u00a0 When you become a travel agent what you’re doing is selling yourself.\u00a0 Not like that.\u00a0 You’re selling your knowledge about the best tour operator to use for a trip to Africa, assistance with procuring a travel visa for China, how to choose the best cruise line to host your family reunion and more.\u00a0 What you’re providing is peace of mind that every detail of your clients’ trips is taken care of.\u00a0 You’re also there for your clients if something goes wrong (which happens even with the best laid plans).\u00a0 See if Expedia will help you if you’re stuck in Italy due to inclement weather.<\/p>\n

Is This The Job For You?<\/b>
\nSo now you have to ask yourself if selling you is something you want to do.\u00a0 I personally know that’s not the career choice for me (I get nervous responding to people’s posts on Tumblr), but you may have the self-assurance to put yourself in front of people.\u00a0 PS. it’s not necessarily required to have traveled a lot, but you do need to have a passion for travel and be willing to do A LOT of research.\u00a0 And be prepared, you often get thrown a lot of curve balls in this industry.\u00a0 Most importantly make sure to have the right support team behind you to guarantee your success.\u00a0 Here’s where the sales pitch comes in.\u00a0 If you’re considering becoming a travel agent check out MyHostTravelAgency.com. We offer more support services than any other host agency in the market.\u00a0 We’d love to make you part of the family!\u00a0 And if you’re already a Travel Planners International agent, we \u2665 you.\u00a0 Thank you for everything you do!<\/p>

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