Modern Travel Agent Podcast

Modern Travel Agent
Modern Travel Agent Podcast

We’ve created this podcast to educate and empower travel agents so they can better serve their clients and grow their businesses. We will be sharing our insights, bringing on industry experts to share their knowledge and experience, and engaging with the travel agent community.

  1. DEC 2

    Expedia TAAP & The Future of Luxury Travel | Robin Lawther

    Robin Lawther is the Vice President of Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Program), and with over 3,000,000 properties on their site, Expedia is a huge force in the travel industry. Robin and I discuss how travelers’ expectations are changing in the world of luxury travel, and how travel advisors can meet and exceed these rising expectations. We also discuss the impact of social media and AI on the future of luxury travel and how travel agents can partner with Expedia TAAP to better grow their businesses.  Robin Lawther, Vice President of Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Program), is a versatile leader with a proven track record in leading teams across strategy, operations, and commercial domains. Boasting extensive experience as a management consultant in the travel industry and backed by over 8 years in various B2B leadership roles at Expedia Group, Robin leverages his deep understanding of the retail travel industry and applies his expertise to drive strategic initiatives and growth for Expedia TAAP. A recognized subject matter expert, Robin remains at the forefront, shaping the vision for TAAP, and consistently prioritizes travel advisors to ensure the business can deliver world-class experiences to the travelers they serve.Expedia TAAP: https://www.expediataap.com/ Expedia offers a versatile platform for booking travel, but as a travel advisor, you also need a way to manage your client relationships. Transform the way you work with Trazel - the CRM custom-tailored for travel advisors. Ready to take your travel agency to the next level? To learn more, visit https://trazel.com/

    28 min

  2. JUL 22

    Are You Communicating Your Value To Your Clients?

    Crafting your elevator pitch is an important part of being successful as a travel agent, because if you can't explain your value proposition to your clients in easy-to-understand language, you're going to struggle to convince them to work with you. In this episode, I cover a few aspects to consider when crafting your pitch. Ready to take your travel agency to the next level? Transform the way you work with Trazel - the CRM custom-tailored for travel advisors. Visit Trazel.com to learn more! This episode is brought to you by our partnership with the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. Visit https://dotravelrewards.com to take advantage of their travel agent rewards program and ensure you're getting the absolute most out of your Dominican Republic bookings.

    3 min

  3. JUL 10

    Travel Agent 101 | Should I Become A Travel Agent? The Perks Of Selling Travel

    If you're considering diving into the world of selling travel, here's a quick overview of the benefits of becoming a travel agent. Ready to take your travel agency to the next level? Transform the way you work with Trazel - the CRM custom-tailored for travel advisors. Visit Trazel.com to learn more! This episode is brought to you by our partnership with the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. Visit https://dotravelrewards.com to take advantage of their travel agent rewards program and ensure you're getting the absolute most out of your Dominican Republic bookings.

    4 min

  4. JUL 1

    Travel Agent 101 | Understanding Commissions, Service Fees, and Focusing on the Big Picture

    I share some of the basics of commissions, service fees, and the importance of focusing on the big picture during a training call with the newest member of our IC team, Erica. Ready to take your travel agency to the next level? Transform the way you work with Trazel - the CRM custom-tailored for travel advisors. Visit Trazel.com to learn more! This episode is brought to you by our partnership with the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. Visit https://dotravelrewards.com to take advantage of their travel agent rewards program and ensure you're getting the absolute most out of your Dominican Republic bookings.

    6 min

  5. JUN 17

    Travel Agent 101 | Understanding the Process

    During a training call with the newest member of our IC team, Erica, I share the basics of being a travel agent, including a breakdown of the 4 step process of working with clients, how to improve your communication on consultation calls, and the key to growing relationships in the industry. Ready to take your travel agency to the next level? Transform the way you work with Trazel - the CRM custom-tailored for travel advisors. Visit Trazel.com to learn more! This episode is brought to you by our partnership with the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. Visit https://dotravelrewards.com to take advantage of their travel agent rewards program and ensure you're getting the absolute most out of your Dominican Republic bookings.

    14 min

  6. JUN 14

    Maximizing Your Travel Business with Classic Vacations | Insights from Cesar Briceño

    Cesar Briceño shares how you can partner with Classic Vacations to grow your travel agency business. He shares a little bit about Classic Vacations 46 year history in the travel industry as well as all of the wonderful destinations and products they offer. If you're interested in learning more about how you can maximize your travel agency business with Classic Vacations, contact Cesar Briceño here: cbriceno@classicvacations.com Ready to take your travel agency to the next level? Transform the way you work with Trazel - the CRM custom-tailored for travel advisors. Visit Trazel.com to learn more! This episode of the Modern Travel Agent Podcast is brought to you by our partnership with the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. The Dominican Republic is the premiere destination in the Caribbean, welcoming over 5,000,000 visitors in the first five months of 2024. To better understand why so many travelers are choosing the Dominican Republic as their go-to destination, visit https://godominicanrepublic.com

    46 min

  7. APR 19

    How Travel Agents Can Book Destination Weddings | Francisco Alvarez of Palladium Hotel Group

    In this episode, we discuss how agents can book destination weddings with Francisco Alvarez, the Regional Weddings Sales Manager of America with Palladium Hotel Group. We cover Palladium's brand new 2024 wedding packages, their new booking and planning process, their unique event options like the S'mores Bash, and we discuss how agents can better sell destination weddings at their beautiful hotels. Ready to take your travel agency to the next level? Transform the way you work with Trazel - the CRM custom-tailored for travel advisors. Visit Trazel.com to learn more! Weddings By Palladium Info (2024): https://moderntravelagent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/WEDDING-BY-PALLADIUM-INFO-2024-ENG.pdf Weddings by Palladium - Weddings Catalogue (2024): https://moderntravelagent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Weddings-by-Palladium-Weddings-Catalogue-2024.pdf Weddings by Palladium - Wedding Timeline: https://moderntravelagent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Weddings-by-Palladium-Wedding-Timeline.pdf This episode is brought to you by our partnership with Palladium Hotel Group.

    23 min

  8. MAR 29

    The Importance of Taking Things Off Their Plate | Becoming A Better Team Player

    On this episode, I share the lessons I've learned from our Director of Operations Krystal Aziz and our Director of Weddings Itzel Rodriguez. Ready to take your travel agency to the next level? Transform the way you work with Trazel - the CRM custom-tailored for travel advisors. Visit Trazel.com to learn more! This episode is brought to you by our partnership with the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. Visit https://dotravelrewards.com to take advantage of their travel agent rewards program.

    4 min
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About

We’ve created this podcast to educate and empower travel agents so they can better serve their clients and grow their businesses. We will be sharing our insights, bringing on industry experts to share their knowledge and experience, and engaging with the travel agent community.

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  • Creator
    Modern Travel Agent
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Modern Travel Agent
  • Show Website
    Modern Travel Agent Podcast

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