The Biggest Threat to the Professional Travel Advisor
The professional travel advisor has survived the Internet, online travel agencies, supplier direct-booking initiatives, a pandemic and now artificial intelligence. But I believe the profession faces another threat that our industry has been far [Read More...]
The Advisor Creates the Value. The Business Model Should Reflect It.
For years, the travel industry has debated commission splits as though advisors face a fundamental choice between independence and support. Keep 100% of your commission, the argument goes, and you’re largely on your own. [Read More...]
The Power of Community: Why Independent Doesn’t Mean Alone
One of the biggest reasons people are drawn to becoming independent travel advisors is exactly that: independence. You get to build your own business, create your own brand, choose the clients you want to [Read More...]
How to Stay Top of Mind With Clients Between Bookings
One of the biggest mistakes travel advisors can make is only communicating with clients when there is a trip to book. Think about your own clients. Someone may book a vacation with you this [Read More...]
The Top 5 Revenue Opportunities Many Travel Advisors Miss
As travel advisors, we spend a lot of time thinking about how to grow our business. More leads. More bookings. More clients. While all of those things are important, growing your revenue doesn't always [Read More...]
How OTN’s Education Helps Advisors Build Stronger Businesses
When people ask what makes Oasis Travel Network different, the conversation usually starts with commission, technology, or marketing. While those are all important pieces of the puzzle, one of the things I'm most proud [Read More...]