Changing the Trajectory of Business Through Our Virtuoso Partnership
Uniglobe Travel Center’s mission is to inspire and cultivate the most productive travel advisors through genuine relationships and unmatched support. Now that we’re beginning to see travel restrictions lifted and people beginning to roam the globe again, we’ve noticed some big changes within our network. And we credit much of that success to our partnership with Virtuoso.
A SHIFT IN THE TRAVEL ADVISOR MINDSET
Some trending terms we all heard this summer: #tourtheplanet, #traveljunkie, #wanderlusting, #amazingdestinations, #packyourbags, and the ultra-descriptive #revengetravel. People are literally bursting at the seams to explore, and the 2022 Summer of Travel Chaos is living proof. Worldwide tourism literally could not staff up quickly enough to meet the overwhelming demand. So how did we manage as a network and what kept us on track? Our resilient independent advisors, first and foremost. But we also have our new partnership with Virtuoso to thank. Joining forces with one of the largest and most successful travel consortiums in the world has created a huge shift in how our advisors run their businesses and reap the rewards.
We. Are. Back!!
Not that we ever left, but the past 3 ½ years caused many to wonder. The UNWTO's latest World Tourism Barometer shows an increase of 182% for international tourism in the first three months of 2022 compared to the previous year. According to the recent annual survey conducted by HostAgencyReviews.com, the average hosted advisor income has increased an average of 126% in the past year. Mary Stein stated, “The likelihood for travel advisors to sell travel as a primary income source has exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 levels.” So, what has this meant so far for UTC? The shift in the advisor mindset has been nothing short of amazing. People are finally excited to sell travel again, and as members of UTC and Virtuoso, their access to top-notch sales and marketing tools has put them back on the fast track.
Consumer demand for travel advisor guidance is higher than it’s ever been. And we’re seeing a huge surge of professional people looking to capitalize on the opportunity! The continued issues our industry experiences with staffing shortages, flight delays or cancellations, labor strikes, etc – tourism needs people who care. Uniglobe Travel Center is primed and ready to cultivate and inspire the next wave of travel professionals. No matter your experience level, Uniglobe is prepared to support your business and aid your growth. Find out about our 3-month, 1-1 coaching program for new advisors and our other programs by visiting www.uniglobetravelcenter.com.
About Uniglobe Travel Center
UNIGLOBE Travel Center (UTC) offers a variety of programs to support your independent travel business, all of which provide top-tier commissions and assistance with the development of sales and marketing plans. Each comprehensive home based travel agent program is geared to your level of experience in the industry and helps you grow to the next level. With 200 years of combined travel experience, our dedicated host agency staff are fully equipped to help you reach your goals. We focus on support, business development and coaching, and will give you the right balance you require of each element to become the best home-based travel agent you can be. The UNIGLOBE brand is an internationally trusted and respected name in the travel industry, celebrating 20 years of working and growing together. Since 1996, UTC has been a leading host agency helping travel agents build their businesses and realize their dreams.
What We’ve Achieved
- Globus Family of Brands - Premium Agency Member
- Viking River Cruises - Platinum Circle Plus Agency
- FunJet - 500 Club Platinum Partner
- Apple Vacations - Crystal Apple Agency
- Travel Impressions - Best of the Best Agency Partner
Recognition from our Supplier Partners
- Delta Vacations - Diamond Agency
- Oceania - Connoisseur Club
- Holland America - Elite Pinnacle
- Viking - Platinum Agency
- Celebrity - Host Agency of the Year 2018
Professional Affiliations
