Is 2022 the Revival of Travel?

Hello TRAVELSAVERS Advisors,

Happy New Year! From all of us at TRAVELSAVERS Hotel Division, we wish you a most prosperous and healthy new year! 

2022 is said to be the revival of travel (once the Omicron wave surrenders). As things do pick up and get busier, travel is sure to be on everyone’s mind. Domestic travel is seemingly the first market to pick up as travelers are still weary of COVID restrictions abroad. Longer trips, two-week minimums, will not be uncommon and four to six weeks are becoming more common.

Families want to travel again and spend time together. They are willing to spend more money and time together because of what the last two years have harbored. What can you do, or are you doing, to ensure you get your share of business?

Your marketing aspirations are key and evaluating what worked well in 2021 may take a back seat to new innovations this year. Social media should definitely be important to your business and marketing plan. Video and virtual events are great ways to gauge interest and spark conversations about your expertise in destination planning, and in general the value you can bring to your clients. They don’t have to be lengthy and doing them monthly is a sure way to stay in front of your clients. Use video and virtual events as a way to highlight the value you bring to planning travel, whether it be for your corporate clients needing that long awaited family vacation, or planning a large group cruise for clients going into 2023.

You are a destination expert, an organizer, concierge service provider, and you also add an extra layer of security protection for your client’s travels. And who is the person that helps the client 24-7, when they’re stranded or need help changing travel plans? Yes, that’s right, it’s you! 

I’d love to hear from you and be able to share with other advisors what you’re doing to innovate or level up your business in 2022. Drop me a note at jkerzman@travelsavers.com. 

Quick Reminder: You can access our TRAVELSAVERS Preferred Hotel Program rates by using the TSA preferred rate code or TS8 promotional rate code in your preferred GDS. The TSA rate ensures the least restricted, preferred rates in the GDS, as well as last room availability, guaranteed commission, added amenities and other great benefits. The TS8 rate offers restricted rates such as pre-paid rates, minimum room nights required, and unique TRAVELSAVERS promotions while still guaranteeing commission. Find more information on the TRAVELSAVERS Preferred Hotel Program, including booking formats, on the Agent Extranet at https://agents.travelsavers.com, under Corporate – TRAVELSAVERS Preferred Hotel Program.

Sincerely,
Jeff

Jeff Kerzman, Manager – Agency Network
Telephone: +1.303.876.4142
Email: jkerzman@travelsavers.com