News continues to report air travel delays and cancellations. Yesterday it was the FAA computer glitch, over the holidays it was the weather, along with crew shortages, before that there were more stories,
Now, more than ever, the value of booking with a travel advisor is clear.
When travelers spent hours on hold negotiating refunds or navigating their way home, our clients didn’t have to lift a finger because it’s our job to handle that on their behalf. When things go wrong, we have your back. It’s our job to read the fine print and understand what’s a good fit for our clients. Like an attorney or financial advisor, we have a fiduciary duty to do what’s best for our clients. Given the overwhelming complexities of the post-COVID travel industry, I’m here to remind readers how important it will be to work with a professional like me.
As a travel advisor, I am the person behind the scenes helping us connect again as travel exceeds pre-pandemic numbers. When I say connections, I’m not just talking about flights! I have relationships and industry knowledge that take a lifetime to build. The benefits of my relationships and experience are passed along to my clients in the form of free hotel upgrades if available, late check-out, spa credits, free breakfast and so much more. These are things you can’t get on your own when you book your own.
If you really want to travel confidently, use a professional travel advisor. According to ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors) , there is a 98% chance that the travel agency you work with is a small business and a 66% chance they’re female-owned. (Slaydon’s Travel is both.) By working with an advisor you can feel good about supporting a small business, but you’ll feel even better when you see what we can do for you.
We get 18 Summers before our children finish traditional schooling and head off to college, trade school, or into the working world. Since many families take a big vacation once a year, or even once every other year, that translates to only a handful of vacations. I highly recommend that they don’t DIY something that important. I plan family vacations on a daily basis. Reach out today and let’s start together.