09-26-2025 Travel Advisor Resource Center (TARC)
It’s no secret that travel advisors get some of the BEST perks in the world! Who else can say that they have Familiarization (FAM) opportunities to experience different destinations, cruise ships, supplier products, hotels, and more?!
Personal travel is going to happen inherently. You will probably wake up one day and notice that you have a new trip, FAM, or conference booked for yourself every single month throughout the year – there’s nothing wrong with that! As a travel advisor, you should take full advantage of learning your niche, discovering new markets, and meeting with your supplier partners. However, we want to make sure that you’re not diving in head-first without any real direction.
Keep in mind that no matter where you go, you’re still a travel advisor. Before each trip, you should take about 15-30 minutes to build out your personal travel strategy. A personal travel strategy will help you create defined goals of what you intend to get out of this trip – even if it’s just some rest & relaxation!
Think about the marketability of your trip. Do you have a client that is heading to the destination soon? Would you like to start selling the destination? Start building your strategy!
Here is a list of the 6 things you should consider before leaving on your next trip:
If you’re heading to your next Conference or FAM, be sure to check out our Preparing for FAMs and Conferences resource and check out FAM With Intention for some amazing ideas to get yourself ready!
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