为什么您应该使用旅行社,现在比以往任何时候都多
by杰西卡·蒙特瓦哥/
The travel industry is as exciting as ever, and next year will be no different. We’ll seenew firsts on ocean cruise lines,备受期待的推出处女航行and theRitz-Carlton Yacht Collection, 和innovations across the hotel sector. With all that’s to come, there are now even greater reasons to always book with a travel professional.
Get V.I.P. treatment at no extra cost.
Most travel advisors are members of a consortium, which negotiates special rates and perks on behalf of their clients, from free cocktails and room upgrades upon arrival, to spa treatments and late checkouts with supplier partners.
缓解麻烦的假期计划。
For complex trips, such as cruises where there are multiple room categories, to dozens of restaurants and hundreds of land excursions, travel advisors know what to look for and when. All you have to do is show up and enjoy.
Navigate Mother Nature.
Natural disasters are becoming more intense and frequent. This year saw wildfires in California and Australia, and the Bahamas devastated by Hurricane Dorian. Not only can a travel advisorhelp you around canceled flights, but it’s their job to know what is open and what isn’t, and they can provide reassurance whether or not it’s okay to travel to a destination.
Protect your bottom dollar.
新研究发现,将近四分之一的人被第三方预订网站骗了,转化为a loss of more than $5.7 billion. Make sure the money you saved for a special vacation goes into the right hands with a trusted travel advisor (reputable agents often list their accreditations on their website).
Pass along the homework.
充满真实和沉浸式体验的假期转化为大量的家庭作业研究和验证。让旅行顾问做深入潜入每个目的地, instead, as they can pull from their vast personal and product knowledge through fam trips, client feedback, and in-depth education.
不要一个人去。
生活是不可预测的。如果个人问题发现您需要重新预订(快速),那么在捏中,没有比旅行顾问更好的地方了。他们知道要打电话给什么电话和与谁交谈,因此您不在一个小时的时间等待操作员,而只是将其转移到其他部门。有时,与普通经理和其他供应商的个人关系使他们可以围绕无款存款等物品进行工作。
Find the right travel option for you.
从空气到大海,有比以往任何时候都多的选择。作为更多的航空公司join the unbundling trend, fare options range from Basic Economy to Economy to Business; and additional services such as baggage checking and seat reservations, creating even more components for travelers to choose from. Booking a cruise is complex, with dozens of cabin categories and multiple rate codes, as well as refundable and non-refundable rates, and guaranteed cabins and cabins with free perks. Advisors are uniquely positioned to tell you which combination is right for you and your wallet.
Get important, up-to-date information.
When there are changes in documents needed to travel, or travel visa requirements, you’ll always be in the know. Take, for example, October 2020’s REAL ID deadline, whichmost Americans are unprepared for. Travel advisors are keeping them informed and reminding them to complete the necessary steps, so there are no surprises when they go to the airport.