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While most people love to travel, what type of people are considered luxury travelers? What is this type of traveling all about?

Luxury traveling means you seek out good deals and aren’t looking to spend all of your money on an expensive trip. You will spend the time planning the right trip for you because you know your own needs. You will plan a trip in a place that isn’t crowded. You are a luxury traveler if you are flexible, choose the right seat on the airplane for the most comfort, and choose hotels that will make the stay better rather than the brand name hotels.

While most people might think of this type of traveler as someone spending the most money they can, has an attitude that everyone should accommodate them, and that plans their trip to be full of activities in the best-known brand hotels, this is actually not the case. These travelers prefer relaxation, peace and quiet, and a comfortable experience.

What do Luxury Travelers Prefer?

When it’s time to plan the trip, luxury travelers will opt for the easier travel experience. They know their wants and needs better than anyone else, so they will take the time to plan the trip out in advance. They will not plan too many activities because they know that relaxing is much more enjoyable than a busy trip. They plan the trip to ensure it’s as enjoyable as possible.

If they work with a travel agent, they are picky on which agent they use. Luxury travelers want someone that understands their needs and will make their trip more personalized. They don’t want a common travel package offered to all clients; they want their own customized package.

While sometimes they’ll choose first class, other times they just want a good window seat or aisle seat to stretch out. They buy their tickets in advance to reserve their seat.

Destination, Deals & Attitude

Luxury travelers will make sure they get the best discounts. They want to stretch their dollar as far as possible so they will seek discounts. They also understand those who are serving them should be tipped well. They always tip their doorman, babysitters, waitresses, taxi drivers, and tour guides.

While some may think a this type of traveler is one with a bad attitude or one expecting to be treated as royalty, in fact luxury travelers are very courteous and kind. They understand those serving them are equal to them and they deserve gratitude and flexibility.

Having a bad attitude is not what a luxury traveler is all about. They know that having a bad attitude is not the way to having a luxury experience or a pleasant one at that.

When choosing a destination, they know brand name hotels are not the way to go. They prefer the hotel with the deal or a great all-inclusive package. They know a small boutique can be the most luxurious option over an over-crowded brand name hotel.

They don’t choose a place where they may encounter spring breakers or they know is a highly sought out place during that time of year. Instead, they will choose a quieter, rare and exotic location to explore for a unique experience.

Vacations the Luxury Traveler May Choose

These travelers prefer rare and unfamiliar locations. Luxury travelers are typically:

• Younger travels between 40-55 years old using a travel agent to book the best trip
• Families in their early 30’s and 40s planning adventurous trips with kids
• Choosing all-inclusive vacations to take the stress out of travel and pay all upfront while relaxing during the trip
• Traveling in newer ways than ever before, by river cruising and space travel

While the average traveler makes plans for a typical beach vacation during spring break, the luxurious traveler chooses a private destination. The average traveler will choose a crowded hotel, while the luxurious traveler opts for a smaller and quieter hotel.

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Every great travel company has to determine what type of travel company they want to be. Below we discuss the different ways travel is sold and the associated business operation name/description.

1.) Tour Operator – Traditional company that contracts hotel rooms, transportation, and additional excursions/events for its guests. Tour operators market directly to their guests and allow travel agents to re-sell their tour packages for a commission. The tour operator is the vendor and the travel agent is the sales agent selling to the general public. Start-up capital needed – minimum $20,000.00

2. Traditional Travel Agency – A traditional travel agency arranges travel for their guests and re-sell tour operators products. An example of a travel agency business model is Liberty Travel They re-sell prearranged hotel and flight packages arranged by tour operators. Traditional travel agencies normally sell face-to-face with their clients, over the phone, or via email. Start-up capital needed – minimum $6,000.00

3. Online Travel Agency and/or OTA – These agencies are 100% online. They contract hotels directly or through a third party wholesaler. They then use a direct connection with the airlines to package flights and hotels together. Typically they offer a contact/call center to aid people booking online, however in most cases they book 75% of their business online. Examples of this model include Expedia.com, Booking.com & CheapCaribbean.com. These companies started very small and have grown to be massive companies, and seem to be the largest sale of travel related products worldwide. Start-up capital needed – minimum $100,000.00

4. Travel Affiliate Programs – This is the newest model, with the least amount of capital required to start, and zero direct customer interaction. Online travel agencies and tour operators pay affiliate websites to advertise their travel deals/specials and when a potential customer visits the affiliate travel website and clicks on an offer, the tour operator or online travel agency pays the travel affiliate between $0.10 – $4.00 for the “click” when a potential guest leaves the affiliate site to be taken to the tour operator or online travel agencies website. Some tour operators and online travel agencies offer up to 10% commission if a guest gets to their websites via an ad they clicked on located on your travel affiliate site and completes and pays for a reservation. Start-up costs – $0 – $4000.00

We’re not partial to one model over any other. However we should point out that the affiliate model is the best way for someone with limited resources, who wants no customer service liability, a simple (nearly hands off) approach, and the fastest way to earn money. If money is your motivator and you want to earn it quickly, the affiliate model is the way to go.

In our next articles we’ll talk about developing your travel business idea and which of the four models might work best for you.

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Most people find it dreadful, to even imagine traveling solo, mostly because of the fear of feeling lonely. This is the prime reason for which most of them plan vacations and trips with families, friends or groups with common interests. Traveling solo has its own set of risks, but leaving them apart, there are various positive aspects that make single travel truly unique and special at the same time.

When it comes to comparing the advantages and risks of traveling solo, then the former will surely win over the latter. Starting from the joy of traveling off the track to getting an opportunity to relish the real flavours of freedom in a new way; solo travel gives a new meaning to exploration. The following are some of the major aspects that make single travel truly unique and special.

• Exploring the Hidden Aspects of Individuality

Traveling solo opens up the barriers of expression. A person spends time with the inner self. This helps in exploring the hidden aspects of individuality that often stay concealed due to the day-to-day goals and responsibilities. Solo travel is a way to escape in a world where there are no responsibilities, workloads or negativity of daily life. Thus, it helps one to become familiar with the inner thoughts and feelings which give an entirely different meaning to traveling.

• Speaking to Strangers and Making New Friends

Solo travel is a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Interacting with people becomes a daunting task when one travels in a group because the priorities stay confined. Whereas, traveling solo provides the traveller with an opportunity to interact freely with the locals and natives. This helps one to gain a complete idea about the cultures and customs of the place.

• Escape to Peace and Freedom

Traveling single does not need any necessary bindings of time and other goals. One gets an opportunity to set own goals and priorities without the fear of time management. This is not at all possible with group travels where there are multiple opinions and preferences prevail.

• Challenging the Fears and Overcoming the Insecurities

Solo travel helps a person to challenge all the fears and overcome all the insecurities that work as hurdles all throughout life. While traveling solo a person takes decisions based on the individual preferences and planning. Thus, it helps one to become confident, as well.

Apart from these advantages, traveling solo helps a traveller to save a significant amount of money, and it also provides an opportunity to experience new things.

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The printed press and social media are full of headlines such as:

” 9 Things Your Travel Agent Will Not Tell You,” “Useless Jobs,” “Travel Do it Yourself” or “How to be a Travel Hacker.” Furthermore, if you search the definition of a Travel Agency you will find information that says:

“With general public access to the Internet, many airlines and other travel companies began to sell directly to passengers. As a consequence, airlines no longer needed to pay the commissions to travel agents on each ticket sold. Since 1997, travel agencies have gradually been disintermediated”(Cutting the middle man).

Misconceptions including the belief that using a Travel Agency will cost clients more, or the infamous question, “Do travel agents still exist?” need to be addressed. Our labor of love has never been put to the test more than now, but was it always like this? Were Travel Agents always under-appreciated? Why? How is it that our 127-year-old industry is being placed in this modern-day situation?

Here’s an interesting fact: The oldest known travel agency in the United States is Brownell Travel, founded on July 4, 1887. Mr. Walter T. Brownell led ten travelers on a European tour, setting sail from New York on the SS Devonia. Originally, travel catered only for upper class customers, but the post-war boom opened travel to the mass market, allowing everyone to look for convenient ways to go back to Europe for “the holidays.”

I commend Mr. Brownell and his legacy, taking those early travel pioneers to the old continent. I also commend and congratulate the new owners for continuing their services today.

Changes of the perception of Travel Agents, are clear shown in the contrast of messages, of 2 of our Presidents, we were particularly praised by President John F. Kennedy in 1963, and nowadays are considered irrelevant, even according to President Obama in a 2011 speech.

Here is a transcript of their messages;

In President John F. Kennedy’s own words:

“It gives me great pleasure to extend my greetings to the American Society of travel agents on the occasion of its annual Congress. Your contributions to the furthering of peace and international understanding through the promotion and stimulation of worldwide travel are most heartening.

The economic impact of your work has been beneficial for countries large and small. Your organization has been a vital instrument of expansion for the economies of countries undergoing post-war recovery and newly emerging nations.

In our own country, it has provided one of the three main sources of income for 20 of our States, and, last but not least, through its efforts to encourage more people to visit the United States, it has positively and efficiently aided us in the amelioration of our balance of payments situation.

The consistent increase in the number of visitors from overseas in the past two years reflects the efforts of your members in developing travel facilities at home and abroad for those who wish to visit the United States.

Your continued service can be of invaluable assistance to our country in a future in which travel will play an increasingly crucial role.”

Powerful words that make any Travel Agent feel proud to serve their country.

In contrast, President Barack Obama’s own words in 2011:

“One of the challenges in terms of rebuilding our economy is businesses have gotten so efficient that-when was the last time somebody went to a bank teller instead of using the ATM, or used a travel agent instead of just going online? A lot of jobs that used to be out there requiring people now have become automated.”

Strong words that could make any Travel Agent feel devastated and feel purposeless in serving our country.

The industry went through many changes, from the 60’s until now and the Travel agent, Professional Advisor, stand still loyal to their customers, regardless of the adversities, they continue being loyal to their clients, creating memories of a Lifetime.

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We all like to go to interesting destinations and we travel for many different reasons. All these reasons are usually good. However, we like to go in our preferred way. The associated costs vary greatly with each style. Be aware that value can be achieved in all styles of travel with the right opportunities and a proactive travel agent. It is not unusual for travellers to choose alternate styles of travel for different experiences.

The Fully Independent Traveller

The Fully Independent Travelers (FIT) are usually people who are confident of seeing the world on their own. This mode can provide great value and allow flexibility. It allows them to be active participants rather than an observer of all the experiences. The Fully Independent Traveller may have more opportunities in cultural immersion when staying with locals, for example, and generally have greater access to intimate events. The people using this style of travel need to assess and mitigate risks.

The Group Traveller

The Group Traveller enjoys the comfort of a guide and fixed itinerary and the start date of the tour is called the Fixed Departure Date (FDD). Group sizes vary with small groups ranging from 8 to 20 and larger groups having up to 100 participants. Mostly the group size is determined by the transport options and the accommodation options available at the destinations. One of the benefits of groups is the possibility of meeting like-minded people. Many a long-term friendship has been made during group tours, particularly small group tours. The group leader can also add insights into the activities during the trip making it more interesting. Small group tours tend to be more relaxed and a little flexible in their activities.

The Specialty Traveller

The Specially Traveller is looking for something particular, like corporate, photography, adventure health, mission, volunteer or special interest. The needs of these people varies greatly and care should be taken that risks are identified and mitigated. These tours are usually like groups but can be for Fully Independent Travelers also.

In conclusion, choose the travel style that suits your needs. If you are not a frequent traveller, perhaps a place to start is in group travel and move on to becoming and independent traveller as you gain confidence and understand the many challenges of traveling. Irrespective of the style of traveller that you might be, enjoy the opportunity to see the world as it is. We all come back a little different after our travels.

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