hey! Not sure which country you live in, but unfortunately in Australia, travel is not expected to return to pre-Covid levels until at least 2025. This means that it looks like working in travel is not going to be an easy job to get. The company I work for has stood down 75% of their staff, and they will probably remain stood down until international travel reopens. I think a lot of the smaller agencies will sadly go out of business from Covid, and the ones that remain won't be hiring for quite some time.
I need a new career, after being layed iff frim a 2 year remite job. Temp jobs stink & moved to a town with less avail jobs, so im here to listen & learn. TY
Of course I want to see a video about being a TA during COVID! I had a health scare a couple of years ago and seriously looked at training as a TA but not being a self-starter I flamed out early on. I love travelling though - I'm trying to visit all 50 United States (plus DC). Being a non-driver makes it challenging. My favourite (underrated?) destination so far is Laurel, MS. (My favourite of all is Portland, OR, but most people would call it overrated...)
I've always loved being a travel agent for the fact that you don't have to be a "salesperson" in a traditional sense -- you're a consultant; I ask people what their budget is and match them with an apropos itinerary. Sometimes you have to explain that a $1500pp budget won't work for a 2 week trip to Hawaii but otherwise you aren't constantly trying to upsell people. It has become exceedingly difficult with the pandemic, though. Constantly having to watch and advise on entry requirements and the constant cancelations make it nearly impossible to make a commission. Most travel agents only charge a fee for booking airfare because airlines don't pay commission. Hotels and tour operators and cruise lines don't pay out until AFTER a trip, meaning even if a person just delays their trip, that means you don't get paid for another "X" months. Also Sabre is a headache at first but SO much better than using an API-based point-and-click platform built over a traditional GDS.
Great video I definitely would like to hear more about how your job has changed because of the virus. I am currently laying low in a small town in the Netherlands hiding from the virus.
Have been to Lithuania and Latvia but not Estonia. Do you have access to Virtuoso or other similar hotel partner programs? Wonder if there's perks which makes it worth it booking it that way. I can understand why travel agencies are more common in Australia as all trips abroad is kinda big deal. I have booked everything by myself so far and have trouble to even use ITA Matrix so Sabre can't be easy.
Never use a Travel Agent. Can do it myself online, make spontaneous reservations while travelling. Never go on organised tours - horror. Maybe only a hoho bus to familiarise myself. Just travel light, do your own thing and have more time in places when you want.
I would love to see a video on how you can make more money as a travel agent!
yess please make a video about being an agent during the pandemic! are you still super minimalist?
Background music is disturbing
I have a Flight Centre Travel Consultant interview on Wednesday and this video has made it clear this is the career for me. Thank you so much, Amanda!
I loved your video new sub! I have a question: I would love to be a travel agent. What agencies would you reccomend if you don't mind sharing.
hey! Not sure which country you live in, but unfortunately in Australia, travel is not expected to return to pre-Covid levels until at least 2025. This means that it looks like working in travel is not going to be an easy job to get. The company I work for has stood down 75% of their staff, and they will probably remain stood down until international travel reopens. I think a lot of the smaller agencies will sadly go out of business from Covid, and the ones that remain won't be hiring for quite some time.
I need a new career, after being layed iff frim a 2 year remite job. Temp jobs stink & moved to a town with less avail jobs, so im here to listen & learn. TY
Of course I want to see a video about being a TA during COVID!
I had a health scare a couple of years ago and seriously looked at training as a TA but not being a self-starter I flamed out early on. I love travelling though - I'm trying to visit all 50 United States (plus DC). Being a non-driver makes it challenging.
My favourite (underrated?) destination so far is Laurel, MS. (My favourite of all is Portland, OR, but most people would call it overrated...)
I always watch ur videos till the end...pls don't stop posting videos
Can you tell us about what's the software you was working on it
Hey! I live in Estonia and I absolutely love Old Town of Tallinn :) I also recommend our islands (Saaremaa, Hiiumaa) and bogs (really amazing places!)
I love my job being a travel agent and travel UA-cam blogger but I'm so glad I found some one who understands
I've always loved being a travel agent for the fact that you don't have to be a "salesperson" in a traditional sense -- you're a consultant; I ask people what their budget is and match them with an apropos itinerary. Sometimes you have to explain that a $1500pp budget won't work for a 2 week trip to Hawaii but otherwise you aren't constantly trying to upsell people. It has become exceedingly difficult with the pandemic, though. Constantly having to watch and advise on entry requirements and the constant cancelations make it nearly impossible to make a commission. Most travel agents only charge a fee for booking airfare because airlines don't pay commission. Hotels and tour operators and cruise lines don't pay out until AFTER a trip, meaning even if a person just delays their trip, that means you don't get paid for another "X" months. Also Sabre is a headache at first but SO much better than using an API-based point-and-click platform built over a traditional GDS.
Flaam, Norway 🇳🇴 it is a beautiful hidden gem
Great video I definitely would like to hear more about how your job has changed because of the virus. I am currently laying low in a small town in the Netherlands hiding from the virus.
so i have professional marketing background, why would i enroll in low paying industry?
Thanks for sharing! Being a travel agent during a pandemic is a great video idea! Much love
Football my dream Jobs but I don't why travel agent it my dream jobs it crazy but I have backup plan so yeah there lot a thing I want too in my life
Hi just now i watch your video it’s wonderful speech but audio is hering ecco 💐💐
Can you gives companies to work for, the ones on linkin are kinda sus to me.
Super interesting content, but the bad audio makes it really hard to listen to.
Have been to Lithuania and Latvia but not Estonia. Do you have access to Virtuoso or other similar hotel partner programs? Wonder if there's perks which makes it worth it booking it that way. I can understand why travel agencies are more common in Australia as all trips abroad is kinda big deal. I have booked everything by myself so far and have trouble to even use ITA Matrix so Sabre can't be easy.
Your accent is definitely Australian now lol
Thank you so much for your wonderful guidance Asantee
Really liked the advice in your video! And the general vibe was definitely awesome!
oh and also how is the economy where you live? the us economy has been devastated by this 😢 wondering how it is over there!
Thanks for sharing!
Such an interesting video!!
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Seems fun
Never use a Travel Agent. Can do
it myself online, make spontaneous
reservations while travelling. Never
go on organised tours - horror.
Maybe only a hoho bus to familiarise myself. Just travel light, do your
own thing and have more time in
places when you want.