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What consumers don't know, can work
to a travelers disadvantage/pocketbook !
Take advantage of reading a few Myths and Not myths below.
Myth or not ?
Wave Season is when most
vacationers buy their vacation for the upcoming year ?
Myth.
How so ?
Each year, the cruise line
industry experiences Wave Season, from January through mid-March.
Actually … It’s Wave Season for other type vacation buying too.
An estimate of 70% of
vacationers, buy from April thru December, the year prior.
Actually about 20% buy during
Wave Season. It’s called Wave Season because this amount of vacation
buyers over 2 ½ months is a whole lot more buying, versus 70% over 9 months !
Myth or Not ?
Wave Season is the lowest
price time to buy your vacation ?
Myth.
How so ?
Reminder … 70% of vacationers
have already made their upcoming year’s purchase. The consumer has no
idea what the ‘early birds’ paid ! Unless, been watching rates for last 9
months or longer (as soon as rates came out).
Myth or Not ?
More consumers buy direct with
the Land Tour Vendor than thru an agent.
Myth.
How so ?
Travel statistics reports by
Redzy.
51,9% of tour operators are working with
travel agents to resell their tours versus direct with consumers.
Myth or Not ?
Most bookings are made
online/via email versus by phone.
Myth
How so ?
Travel statistics reports by
Redzy.
Almost 90% are still taking bookings
manually.
Myth or Not ?
Few people do
their homework or read reviews before purchasing their vacation.
Myth.
How so ?
Travel statistics reports by
Redzy.
93% of global travelers say their
booking decisions are impacted by online reviews.
Myth or Not ?
Few people
research or know needed insight, prior to calling an agent.
Myth.
How so ?
85% vacationers,
have done their homework, know the vacation they want, and only left with a few
questions, by the time they call their agent the 1st time..
Myth or Not ?
Majority of
vacationers are ready to buy their vacation upon their 1st call to their agent ?
Not Myth.
How so ?
Unfortunately, 15%
consumers, have yet to discover one of the most important information to
know. They've yet to even ask, (1) Those who will be traveling too
if they want to go ! And (2) Asked their job (spouse) if they can have
off work.
FBO consumers and
loss of vacation dreams … Vacationers should consider having these answers
before they even begin their research. Especially before calling their
agent. Why waste your time getting all the exact info/questions answered, if
it’s possible, you’re not going.
Myth or Not ?
Most consumers believe, buying
their vacation, on their own, online, is how they’ll save money.
Not Myth.
How so ?
Due to ‘hoop-la’ advertising,
many consumers unfortunately believe, online buying is the best way to save.
Think about it ... Advertisers are there to make consumers believe, their
product is the best (or best savings). Is that always true ??
Same
with cruise buying. Best
pricing for cruises are through a Cruise-Only Distribution House. Cruises
Inc – WTH is the Nation’s Largest.
Myth or Not ?
Consumers save themselves time, by choosing to purchase their vacation on
their own.
Myth.
How so ?
Booking a trip often proves to be an extremely stressful, grueling
undertaking. You can spend hours online searching for deals on flights and hotels,
bouncing from one website to another in pursuit of the perfect price. This kind
of process is often headache-inducing: Approximately 20 percent of more than
2,000 travelers worldwide said it took them more than five hours to search and
book travel online, according to a recent survey by the I.B.M Institute for
Business Value.
Biggest question ... Do you know all the questions to ask ? Do you
know that all the pieces of the puzzle will work ? What if one piece of
the puzzle breaks, what will you do then ?
Myth or Not ?
Interline buying is safe.
Myth/Not Myth.
Maybe yes, maybe not (?).
Can depends on what product
you’re buying and who’s site you’re it buying from. Do you know WHEN
you’re on an official site, or possibly on a site that is portraying that site ?
Myth or Not ?
You’ll get what you think
you’re buying, when buying direct from the net.
Myth/Not Myth.
Maybe yes, maybe not (?).
Computer can’t read your mind.
You meant this and the computer thought you meant that.
I know if you buy cruises on
my website, our system doesn’t know, we’ve advertised amenities for you.
CALL2BOOK2SAVE !
Myth or Not ?
Consumers should buy their
travel on their own, if they’ve done all the research.
Myth.
How so ?
As mentioned above, 95%
consumers do their homework and read reviews before buying. 85% know what
they want, before calling their agent. 51.9 % vendors receive their sales from
travel agents. Doing research on your own, doesn’t mean buying on your
own.
Consumers are not paid by
vendors to be their own travel agent. Why be responsible and manage your
vacation, when an agent gets paid to do this for you. If you’ve done all
the research, there should be any ‘research fees’ from an agent.
Myth or Not ?
When consumers buy their
vacation on their own (direct at vendor), it’s easy to get the vendor to
correct that which they promised, yet you didn’t receive.
Myth/Not Myth.
Maybe yes, maybe no.
Unfortunately, if issues arise
and you bought on your own … You’re on your own to find out !
Could
go on and on ... Such as insight on Trip Cancellation Insurance topic, will
buying last minute vacations save you money ... However for now, these are
enough Food for thought !
Summary …
Buy as early as you think
about this vacation. Consider for 2018, doing as 70% do … Make your
purchase prior to December 2017.
Buy your vacation from an
agent.
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