Why Use a Travel Advisor

"Why You Need A Travel Agent" – Part 2 – Pinging on the Forbes' Article

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Yesterday, I blogged about part 1 of the Forbes’ article by Larry Olmsted – see https://lushlife.ca/2012/02/why-use-a-travel-agent-part-1-pinging-on-the-forbes-article/ and the original article here http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/20/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-1/.  Today, I’d like to follow up, and ping on part 2 – see original Forbes’ article here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/22/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-2/ Larry Olmsted starts part 2 by outlining that this is where      the rubber meets the road […]

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"Why Use a Travel Agent" – Part 1 – Pinging on the Forbes' article

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Forbes magazine did a 3-part article recently on “why use a travel agent.”  The opening salvo of “why?”  http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/01/20/why-you-need-a-travel-agent-part-1/ Author Larry Olmsted put it this way:       …the bottom line is that :      *they know more than you do,      *they are better connected than you,      *they have access to benefits you can’t get

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Matthew Upchurch on NBC's Today Show – When to Use a Travel Advisor

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Just watched the CEO of Virtuoso being interviewed on the Today Show on NBC, extolling the benefits of using a travel advisor. Some of the key things in the interview? Using a travel advisor: -saves you time, -provides the best value, -gives you someone to collaborate with in your travel planning, and -gives you someone

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The Carlyle – a Rosewood Gem in New York City

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I’ve just booked clients to visit The Carlyle in New York City the first week of January. They’re thrilled they are going to be staying at a New York institution. As noted on the hotel’s website: http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/carlyle/ A timeless classic, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel has been called home by leaders in world affairs, business

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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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