September 7, 2023 – Over the past several years, we’ve seen how quickly travel plans can be disrupted. To accommodate that, the travel industry has made continual changes in order to adapt. What are those changes, and how do they affect you? Let’s look at a few key items so you can see why using an advisor is more relevant than ever. 

#1 Planning Travel Is Complicated!

There are so many moving parts to travel. Booking a vacation used to be far less complicated than it is now. 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, rather than just picking a pre-made trip package. Technology has also allowed advisors to have better, more accurate information than what is “Google-able” by you as a consumer. 

#2 Booking with A Travel Agent 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. 

#3 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. The trips advisors can create for you are so much more than you could create for yourself. Additionally, advisors make a point to build great relationships with vendors and other advisors, as well as continually learn, train, and network to bring you an even greater experience. 

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

Pre-pandemic, it was common to chance traveling without travel insurance. But now, 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. When you work with an advisor, they will be able to recommend the best travel insurance for you, as well as monitor any destination so you are prepared and ready to travel without the added hassle or risk.

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.