My client portfolio has grown since the pandemic. Many travellers have found the ever-changing travel restrictions, health and safety protocol to be confusing and at times overwhelming. A travel advisor will not only provide information that will help the client plan their trip in confidence but also provide personalized recommendations for destinations and accommodations that meet traveller’s needs and preferences. Once the client realizes the knowledge that a travel advisor can provide at no additional cost, they don’t see the value in doing it themselves on an internet platform.
For me, travel is a way to build my comprehension of the world. It means exploring new cultures and trying new foods. It also means seeking adventures and exploring the outdoors. It’s also a way to unwind. My favourite thing about traveling is the opportunity it gives me to learn and grow, to meet new people and how it broadens my perspective of the world.
I will cherish all my travel memories. It is very hard to pick just one! One of my favourite animals is an elephant. I remember in 2015 while in Chiang Mai, Thailand I had the opportunity to spend a full day at an ethical elephant sanctuary. When I think about it, I can still feel the joy and excitement I had interacting and taking care of them. There was a baby elephant. He was so funny. He kept reaching in my pockets for bananas, but he wouldn’t eat the peels. He would use his trunk to give me the banana. I would remove the peel and then gently offer it to him. He kept following me everywhere as if he thought I was his mother.
What’s still on your travel must see list?
India is still on my bucket list. I always felt the need to visit their rich cultural heritage and taste their delicious authentic cuisine. However, I believe it’s the spiritual and wellness experiences that India is known for that draws me to it.
Starting out as a travel advisor can be exciting but overwhelming at the same time. You should invest some time in learning marketing techniques. This will allow you to promote trips that will generate interest.
Once, I had a client come to my house to deliver a nice bottle of wine and a handwritten note to express their gratitude for my work and dedication. Although I appreciated this gesture, a referral remains the highest honour I can receive. My business was built on referrals and keeps growing on them.
