Why Use a Travel Advisor

Guest blogger, Cindy Harrison, on Being a Virtuoso Traveler

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Last year, I moved my luxury travel business to Canada’s largest independent travel agency, Vision 2000 Travel Group. My clients and I immediately benefited from Vision 2000 being a leading member of Virtuoso, the most prestigious and established travel network in the world. Being partners with the “best of the best” and Virtuoso enables me to offer my clients insider connections, and the […]

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Avoid Travel Nightmares – Work w a Professional Travel Advisor

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Do you really need reminders on why you should work with a professional travel advisor?  Really? Remember – PITA x 2 ! The first reason to hire a travel advisor is a pain avoidance PITA = working with a professional travel advisor saves you the PITA=pain in the a$%. Professional travel advisors have better connections, resources,

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Part Deux – Why Hire a Travel Advisor: PITA x 2

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Yesterday’s blog received a comment by a friend, and former business networking colleague, Aron Brajtman.  Aron is a business coach, and one of the messages he stresses is that business owners must focus on their value proposition – what it is that sets them apart. I’ve answered Aron’s question in the comment, but I thought the point worth elevating

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Why Hire a Travel Advisor – PITA x 2 !

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I’ve had some discussions with new clients lately that has got me tweaking my messaging.  It’s definitely true that many consumers have a do-it-yourself mentality (the DIY’ers).  They believe they can get all the info they need to plan the perfect vacation just by spending a few hours on the internet searching. To paraphrase my Virtuoso colleague, Anne

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Proud to be a Virtuoso Travel Advisor

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Vision 2000 Travel Group is a proud member of Virtuoso. Virtuoso ” is a network of the world’s finest travel agencies with knowledgeable advisors who draw upon first-hand experience to craft the perfect vacation for their clients. Virtuoso affiliated travel advisors have global connections with the best hotels, cruise lines, airlines and tour companies. For you,

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The Re-emergence of the Travel Advisor & the Power of One-to-One

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I just returned from Virtuoso’s Travel Mart at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. I was one of over 3700 people from 90 countries around the globe who had gathered to learn what’s new in luxury travel. This was my first time attending Travel Mart, and I went to Vegas with many newbies on Vision 2000’s @home team with our GM, Lynda Sinclair,

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On Vacay? Here are some Tips to Avoid/ Minimize Issues

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A recent exchange with journalist Kathy Buckworth got me thinking about the things I tell my new clients. There are definitely benefits to booking your travel with a travel advisor. But my advising continues long after the client’s booking is done. There are still things that I make sure my clients do to ensure they are ready for vacation.

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Virtuoso Amenities for Clients Deserving the "Best of the Best"

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I’m thrilled that as a result of my affiliation with Vision 2000, I’m a member of Virtuoso – a consortium of the world’s leading hotels, cruise lines, onsite destination partners, and travel agencies. It’s simply a collection of the “best of the best.” Virtuoso produces an annual “best of the best” coffee book.  You can

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Virtuoso Life – free apps & digital magazines

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I love being a Virtuoso travel advisor. I can send my clients wonderful marketing magazines such as Virtuoso Life. Available in hard copy form, Virtuoso Life magazine is also now available at your finger tips! Download the FREE App today http://www.virtuoso.com/publications/virtuosolifemobileapps/ In This Issue –  From Beverly Hills to Thailand, the Virtuoso Life Hotel issue

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Proud to be a Virtuoso Travel Advisor – Extraordinary Experiences

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I’m proud to be a Virtuoso travel advisor with Vision 2000 Travel Group. Being a Virtuoso travel advisor means I’m part of the “best of the best”  – and can offer my clients the “best of the best.” Vision 2000 is a leading member of Virtuoso, a network of the world’s finest travel agencies with

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