Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA?

Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA?

Author: Host Agency Reviews May 31, 2024 Duration: 19:41
(158) Agent Etiquette on FAM trips? Benefits of the GDS? Should I belong to ASTA? In episode 158 Steph is flying solo! We’ve got some great questions and requests from our audience this week, so have a listen! 1. Not a question but a request... PLEASE discuss agent etiquette on FAMs. From the unwritten rules of don't sit on the bed or use a toilet to the obvious ones of show up on time, don't solicit guests, etc. There seems to be a lack of awareness and understanding lately. —Becky S. 2. What are the benefits of the GDS? —Anonymous 3. I saw ASTA had a conference this week. I hear about all these travel events and I don’t know which ones I should prioritize. Is ASTA’s event a good fit for new advisors, even if I’m not a member yet? —Anonymous TODAY’S RESOURCES: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agent-fam-trip (Travel Agent FAM Trips: What They Are + How to Find Them) https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-conferences-events (HAR’s travel industry conferences and events calendar with over 100+ events!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/what-is-gds (In-depth information on what the GDS, global distribution system, is and which travel advisors use it.) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-agency-debit-memo (What is a travel agency debit memo?) https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-conferences-events (HAR’s travel industry conferences and events calendar with over 100+ events!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/make-your-travel-conference-count (Tips on how to get the most out of your next travel conference!) https://traveladvisorconference.org/ (ASTA’s Travel Advisor Conference) https://har.news/roadmap (Take ASTA’s Roadmap to Becoming a Travel Advisor course, send your certificate to HAR and get a coupon to save $40 on the HAR 7 Day Setup course!) https://hostagencyreviews.com/affiliate (Become an affiliate for HAR’s course on starting your travel agency and earn 20% commission!)

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