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June 23, 2020
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Social Media Day and why it’s important

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World Social Media Day

Did you know Social Media Day was launched by Mashable on June 30, 2010?

Social media has given us an easy way to connect with our friends, families, communities and even customers. It’s no wonder why so many business’s celebrate it.

For the small business owner, it has done wonders! Being able to connect your product with the right audience has helped so many entrepreneurs become successful. I can’t imagine a world without it, nor do I want to!

Whether your favorite platform is youtube for sharing your vacation videos or Instagram because well, let’s face it – Food-stagrams and Vacay-stagrams are beautiful… Let’s continue to share our views and stories to help inspire happiness & gratitude through the power of travel!

Now more than ever we are seeing the importance social media plays in allowing connection! Share your love for travel on social media day by posting on your favorite site with the hashtag #SMDay #WeAreLuxevo


							
						


										
				   
										
											
				


						
		


	

		

	
									
					



	


		

			
							
								
									
				


					
					

						April 16, 2020						
					

					
					
					 
						

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																					Travel Specialist Makes Custom Face Masks During COVID-19 Pandemic										  
																	


								 
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You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want. – Zig Ziglar


That is exactly what one of our travel specialist did. She helped enough people get what they want. Actually, it was more of what they needed and less of what they wanted.


Covid-19 – It blindsided us and flipped our world upside down. Those of us in the travel industry have seen a halt on everything. For the last month and a half travel agents have mostly been putting out fires, canceling trips, and rescheduling trips for later dates.


Staying proactive in this time is key for getting through to the other side. You can’t put your travel business on hold and wait for this to pass. You have to continue training yourself and thinking of clever ways to provide your service.


One of our Travel Specialist found a way to supply a need in her community and promote her travel business.


Roberta Jarrett holds no title. She is a “Jack of all Trades” or Jill. She sells travel like crazy, she has completely renovated houses by herself, and now she’s sewing custom face masks.


Since March 14th she has made and mailed over 700 masks. (as I’m writing this, I’m sure that number has greatly increased) Roberta is located in Michigan, but has shipped masks as far as Arizona and California. She has donated well over 150 masks to her local medical facilities, nurses, and group homes.


“I’ve literally been making masks 12 to 16 hours a day at my dining table.”


		
		


She has now expanded her product line and she’s getting requests for scrub caps.


I know what you’re thinking. She has abandoned her travel business to become a seamstress. That’s not the case and that is definitely not the Roberta way. Every order and every donation that she fulfills gets her business card. (her travel business card)


Think about it. Who is she sending these masks to?


She’s sending masks to the people on the front lines. The people who have dedicated hours of their days to help the sick. To the people who are putting their own health at risk. And these fine folks are going to need a vacation when this is all over.


Thanks to Covid-19, we know that online booking sites can’t be trusted. Naturally, this is going to have people looking for a real person (travel agent) to handle their vacation needs. Who do you think these people are going to turn to when they’re ready to plan a vacation?


You guessed it, Roberta!


Roberta didn’t let a negative situation stop her travel business. She adapted and turned it into a positive. Who knows, maybe she gained more potential clients from making masks than she would have if Covid-19 never even happened.


Contact Roberta for masks or just to give her kudos: Via Facebook or Text/Call: 313-926-3840

							
						


										
				   
										
											
				


						
		


	

		

	
									
					



	


		

			
							
								
									
				


					
					

						April 3, 2020						
					

					
					
					 
						

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																					Now Accepting Costco Travel Clients										  
																	


								 
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Now Accepting Costco Travel Clients


“You can do 99 things for someone and all they’ll remember is the one thing you didn’t do.”


We can all agree that Costco does more than 99 things for their customers. Are there many other stores where you can buy reading glasses, an 85 inch tv, flowers, a years worth of gum, steak, garage storage, a pillow, kitchen appliances, 12 pounds of Cheez-its, books, running shorts, olive oil, bean bag chair, outdoor grill, 1000 paper plates, a gallon of vodka, new tires, and a vacation?


Costco does a lot. More than fathomable in this short read. However, due to COVID-19, Costco didn’t do that one thing and we all forgot about the 99 other things they do great.


That one thing has to do with their vacations division, Costco Travel. Because a true Costco customer just can’t get enough of Costco, it seems reasonable to believe that they would trust Costco with their vacation.


When COVID-19 hit us like a ton of bricks, the travel industry (along with others) came to – basically – a halt. With the new suggestions of not traveling internationally or even domestically, people started to cancel their much needed vacations.


All of the major brands like Costco Travel, BookIt, Expedia, Orbitz (you know who I’m talking about) started getting flooded with calls to cancel vacations. And who was placing these calls? Not travel agents. Customers. Everyday people were now acting as their own travel agent. They didn’t have anyone in their corner to sit on hold for hours and get the situation straightened out.


Now, I don’t have every single detail from every major brand, but I know that most were unreachable and some were not issuing any type of refund. Naturally, this has made many everyday travelers upset. I would be willing to bet that a lot of these people will now be Googling Travel Agent when it comes time to book their next vacation.


There are two things that will spike when COVID-19 has subsided.


1. People will definitely be purchasing travel insurance (commissionable).


2. People will be more likely to use a trusted Travel Agent for all their travel needs.


This is very good news that should be inspiring you to learn all you can now, so you can be ready when the flood gates open back up.


Attention! “We are now accepting Costco Travel clients!”

							
						


										
				   
										
											
				


						
		


	

		

	
									
					



	


		

			
							
								
									
				


					
					

						March 24, 2020						
					

					
					
					 
						

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																					Everything Has A Beginning & End										  
																	


								 
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Everything Has A Beginning & End


We get it, you’re stuck right in the middle of this nonsense. We’ve watched too much news and too many Zombie movies on Netflix. The world as we know it is over. I’ll let you have that thought or opinion, and if it helps you cope with the situation at hand, then so be it.


What we need to keep in mind though, is everything has a beginning and an end. Kinda like those Zombie movies. At some point, the end credits are going to roll. When they do finally roll and this is over and we’re allowed to move about the cabin freely, where are you going to be?


Are you going to be stuck with 286 rolls of toilet paper? Or are you going to be armed and ready to take on all of the people who need a VACATION?


See, there are two types of people in situations like this. (well there’s probably more than two, but for this we’ll just pick two.) 


Type 1: Information Overload – PANIC – Freakout – Worry Warrior – Sky is Falling – Toilet Paper Enthusiast


Type 2: Intakes just enough information to stay in the know – Remains Calm – Gives Encouragement – Stays Positive – Plans Ahead


Now the type 1’s are going to need a vacation, and they’ll take one, but first they have to get their life back on track.


The type 2’s will be ready the second the starting gate gun goes off. (And by gun I mean all of this is over, and it’s back to normal.)


All this to say, travel ain’t goin’ nowhere and the travel industry is going to SNAP BACK, and it’s gonna SNAP BACK hard. Question is, will you be ready when it does? I sure hope so!


For now, do your part. Stay positive, wash your hands, stay home, give encouragement to those who need it, and hang in there. This is a bummer, but we’re going to get through it. And the end credits will roll sooner than later.



							
						


										
				   
										
											
				


						
		


	

		

	
									
					



	


		

			
							
								
									
				


					
					

						November 14, 2018						
					

					
					
					 
						

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																					The Value of a Travel Specialist										  
																	


								 
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By Julia Chapman


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
DID YOU KNOW THE AVERAGE TRAVELER spends 60 hours planning their next vacation?


Let a Luxevo Vacations Travel Specialist free up your time to do what you do best because building a client’s vacation is what we do best!


Many don’t realize that when you hire a travel agent to book your vacation, you aren’t being charged a fee for their expertise. The supplier pays us so you don’t have to.  With that being said; there are some things to keep in mind.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		
 

		
 
	
 
			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
Keep an open mind


Our job is to make your dreams come true. 


The three E’s of Travel….  Experience, Expectation, Expense.


Your answer to these questions will give us a good idea of what you’re looking for, and make a professional recommendation. Remember, we’ve been to these destinations and have first-hand knowledge of what that destination has to offer.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

		
 
	
 
			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
Air itineraries 


Travel agents know the essentials to booking flights that are the best value.


So often, we have clients that refuse to fly certain airlines; either because of a bad experience or their extra fees.


We want you to spend your time enjoying your vacation and not on an airplane or sitting in an airport due to long connections.


It’s important to see the whole picture; and we help you do just that.


Would you drive 3 hours to save several hundred dollars on a flight that is non-stop both directions? Or is convenience worth the price?  


Did you know that the airlines with extra fees are actually less expensive (including the fees) than most other airlines? Did you know there are charter flights out of select airports across the nation?


We KNOW this information.


So, when we show you options for flights, we are providing you with the best options to make your traveling experience a breeze.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		
 

		
 
	
 
			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
Online booking engines


Such as Expedia, Travelocity, and many other… unfortunately CHARGE FEES!


They are hidden, but they are there. 


Why would you book your vacation with an online agency that doesn’t specialize and train travel agents?


These booking engines may pull up a rate that is less; but when you dig into the specifics of the reservation; your flights are impossible, times are limited, and they DO NOT guarantee a certain room category. You may arrive at your destination expecting an ocean front room, and end up in the lowest category.


Did you know we will match whatever you find online apples to apples? 


When you get bumped from that ocean front suite, will the thousands of online “agents” be there to help? No. But we will.


In fact, we have relationships with the sales team at the resorts. Usually a phone call from a reputable agent is all it takes to ensure your satisfaction!


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		
 

		
 
	
 
			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
International travel


Do you know the passport and visa requirements in the country you are traveling to?


Perhaps you are going to tour Europe. Every country is different. Some countries will deny entry based on your criminal past, even just a DUI. And while you aren’t required to hold a passport for cruise travel; we highly recommend having one. If something happens at one of your ports of call, you won’t be able to board an airplane back to the United States without a passport.


Ask the expert and be informed!


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		
 

		
 
	
 
			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
Travel insurance is so important!


We want to protect YOU and your investment.


So, when we offer you travel insurance, it’s because we care.


Keep in mind that something could prevent you from going on your vacation and we want to be able to get you all your money back, if something were to happen.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		
 

		
 
	
 
			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
For your next trip, call a Luxevo Vacations Travel Specialist!


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			

“We are committed to providing you with the most premium travel experience you have ever had. We’ll ensure you are duly informed of everything you need and have a safe and relaxing vacation that will fulfill your needs.”



		

	


	

		

			
Julia Chapman


Luxevo Vacation Travel Specialist


		

	


			
 
		

	
 

	

		

			

				

			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
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						August 8, 2018						
					

					
					
					 
						

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																					Pinching Pennies to Poolside in Paradise										  
																	


								 
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There are so many cliché mottos based on living your life, such as,


YOLO (you only live one)


live your life to the fullest


live your best life


live, laugh, love


and probably so many more!


		

	


			
 
		

	
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
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The reality is that it’s easy to say these mottos, but ask yourself the question, are you really living your best life, or living life to the fullest?


I’ll let you think about that one.


For me, as an example, I can honestly say I wasn’t living my dream life. I was working long hours in the restaurant industry as a waitress for almost 10 years, working my butt off to just skimp by with tips. I didn’t know if my bills were going to be paid on time and the amount of money I made at the end of a 4-hour shift or 10-hour shift changed on a daily basis. It was inconsistent and just all around rough.


What kind of life is that?


That’s not living your best life. That’s living a life of stress, fear, disappointment, and struggle.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
I am 26 years old with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and English. Call me a millennial, but I am just trying to live my life and be happy.


I knew that after finishing college, I probably wasn’t going to have my dream job right away.  But, if I had known that I was going to spend the next 10 years of my life, waitressing, I wouldn’t have buried my head in student loans. And if I had known that after 10 years of waitressing, I still wouldn’t have a job that I wanted to turn into a career, I wouldn’t have left living with my parents and emptied my bank account just trying to pay for rent.


		

	


	

		

			

Wu Tang Clan said it best, “cash rules everything around me.”



		

	


			
 
		

	
 

	

		

			

				

			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
This day and age, so many of us are living a life, pay check to pay check, just trying to get by and survive. You can’t get a job because you don’t have any experience on your resume, but you can’t get any experience because you can’t get a job! It’s heartbreaking that we spend more days as slaves, rather than spending our life creating new memories, going on adventures, or growing in a spiritual way that spreads positivity.


We are fighters. We are warriors. We are survivors.


If you are tired of living a life of struggle, rather than a life of memories and adventure…


I have a solution for you.


A solution that will enable you to live your best life, travel while working based on your own time schedule, free from financial struggles, and joining a community of people who have the same beliefs and desires as you.


My solution, work with Luxevo Vacations.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				

			
 
		

	
 

	

		

			

				

			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
All it took was someone to give me a chance, someone to see what I was capable of doing in my career field, and for someone to say you’re hired, for me to break through my dark cloud of misery and to experience the light of hope.


I am now the Lead Copywriter and WordPress administrator for our LXVN Magazine, and social media assistant. I have been working with Luxēvo Vacations for only 6 months and I have been on more adventures with this group of people, than ever in my lifetime, and they just keep on coming.


Luxevo Vacations gave me that chance to live my life and they will do the same for you.


We are just a group of ordinary people who understand that life can be a struggle, but it doesn’t have to be. We all came from different backgrounds; customer service, construction, fresh out of college or high school, or no education at all, so we get it.


Life gets busy, bills have to be paid, family has grown up and moved around the world leaving you with no time to see them, you’re so busy you don’t have any time to take a vacation or even just a personal day, but not here.


At Luxevo Vacations, they give you the freedom to travel, to work anywhere in the world, on your own time schedule. Their trainings help you learn about ins and outs of the travel industry, selling travel, and becoming a top Travel Specialist. This is the kind of career opportunity that can take you from struggling, to being completely debt free.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
So, now let me ask you this…


Are you ready to change your life?


Are you ready to live your best life, be free to travel, work on your own time schedule, become free from debt, and join the Luxevo Vacations movement?


We want to change the way people work. We want people to completely live their best life to the fullest, traveling the world, creating memories, and to just be happy. It is time to stop merely saying those cliché mottos; its time to live them.


You may be thinking, “that all sounds great, but I want to know more”.  If you are ready to embark on this new life adventure but just need a little more information…


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
Sign up for Luxevo Vacations Founder, Burt Kramer’s FREE live webinar today!


In his webinar, Burt shares his “Three Secret’s for Success Selling Travel”, as well as his vision for creating an opportunity for people looking to live a more fulfilled life by working in the travel industry.



 “I have spent over 15 years in the travel industry working with thousands of travel agents perfecting a proven process that’s allowing ordinary people to break into travel and become successful and fulfilled,” Burt said.



		

	


			
 
		

	
 

	

		

			

				

			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
Seizing the opportunity to work with Luxevo Vacations was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.


It changed my life, and it can change yours too.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
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						June 22, 2018						
					

					
					
					 
						

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																					Don’t Call Me an Agent, I am a Specialist										  
																	


								 
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THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO BEING A TRAVEL SPECIALIST, than just simply booking a trip somewhere. There is the who, what, when, where, and why of planning a trip; knowing where that special somewhere is, based on that persons’ motives or desires. There is the knowledge of knowing exactly what they should pack based on what kind of vacation they are planning and building an itinerary to make it the best vacation they have ever been on! Not everyone knows the time and effort Travel Specialists put into their jobs, so here are some things that TRAVEL SPECIALIST want YOU to know about their careers.


    

  1. Travel Specialists have spent most of their careers building relationships with their suppliers and resort business managers, expanding on their brand, and marketing themselves all over the world, so that their clients can enjoy exclusive VIP access, treatments, and special amenities.
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  2. Travel Specialists do more than just book your flight and hotel. They provide you with a packing list and travel hacks. They will help you build your itinerary and give you advice on what’s best. They will be there for you when changes happen or mishaps. They become more than just a Travel Specialist, they become your friend to lean on.Image result for hugging funny gif
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  3. Travel Specialists will never try to scam you out of your money. That is why they understand the value of you, your trip, and your money; so, they will always offer travel insurance to protect you.
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  4. Travel Specialists are regular people too! They understand that life gets busy, schedules fill up, work gets in the way, the family needs some TLC; they get it! That is why they are there to do the planning for you.
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  5. Travel Specialists want to keep their name proud and positive, so they will be honest with you about a location or a resort, because they want you to be happy with them and your experience. They have the first-hand experience and knowledge, so their opinion will matterImage result for travel agent gif
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  6. You are a Travel Specialists number one priority. They care about your feelings, your opinions, your desires, your motives, and your experience. The more information they have about you, the better they can tailor it towards you.
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  7. Travel Specialist will always keep in contact with you, with follow up with emails and reminders about things you will need for your trip, itinerary dates and times, and if there is anything else you will need.
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  8. You are getting more bang for your buck when you book through a Travel Specialist. They can add on so many complimentary things like complimentary daily breakfast, spa specials, food and beverage credit, and whatever other possible upgrades of your desire.
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  9. When Travel Specialist take the time to visit these locations and resorts, it’s not all fun and games. Most of the time Travel Specialist are taking notes and doing their research on the best of the best, consulting the employees and business managers to get their name known, and get top notch information for your well-being when you vacation there!
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It takes a special kind of person to be a Travel Specialist. Someone that can build your dream vacation from the ground up. They take their time, work long hours, and make sure to get your approval from all aspects because YOU MATTER TO THEM.

							
						


										
				   
										
											
				


						
		


	

		

	
									
					



	


		

			
							
								
									
				


					
					

						June 21, 2018						
					

					
					
					 
						

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																					The Power of Follow Up Emails										  
																	


								 
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BEING A TRAVEL SPECIALIST, develops a tendency of getting hectic, chaotic, hardworking, and whatever other words you can think of that describe being busy.


By maintaining a busy schedule and keeping in contact with your clients, improve your success, your business, and enhance your productivity is with follow up emails to your clients!


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
Follow up emails show your clients that you care about them and their vacationing needs. If you are constantly sending them emails asking them about their requests, how they are, their opinions, and any additional services; they will start to build a personal relationship with you. Building a trust with your clients is healthy because they will feel comfortable to come to you with inquiries and want to request your services again for another trip.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
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To keep your clients excited for your emails, make them witty by adding any extra information. For most travelers, they are first-timers or traveling experts. They are learning about the experience of traveling, the culture of a new place, food, languages, people, etc. So, sending out follow up emails with blog ideas, like travel and packing hacks, information about where they are going, and sites to see, will keep your clients on their toes waiting for your next informative email.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
Instead of just sending an email with your clients itinerary, checking in, and finishing the sale. Keep it personal! Let your personality come through and put yourself into those emails. Think to yourself, “if I was on vacation, what would I want from my travel specialist?” Be honest, be unique, be attentive, and be compassionate. Give those emails some feeling.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


		
 
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
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						June 20, 2018						
					

					
					
					 
						

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																					Specialization: The Strategy that Could Revolutionize the Travel Industry										  
																	


								 
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For years, the travel industry has been dominated by this “We offer everything under the sun, with an extra dose of sunshine,” mentality.

		
 
	

	
 


	

		

			
Travel agents have been encouraged by their host travel agencies to fall in line with this mindset and sell everything from bottom-dollar weekend cruises, to top-of-the-line month-long getaways.  Which when you step back and look at this approach at a macro level, it is not only puzzling, it is simply poor business sense.


Go by any news stand and flip to the business section and you will find articles on the continuing decent of many industry-dominating big box stores.  While there are a number of reasons for this, including technological advances and changing consumer shopping preferences, one undoubtedly cannot deny that overlooking the benefits of specialization has been a contributing factor.


Big box stores including Sears, Kmart, and most recently Toys “R” Us have all faced bankruptcy partially due to a core business model failure and a refusal to adapt in the face of shifting market demands.


		

	


	
 
 

	

		

		

			
	

		

			
The core belief behind big box stores inherently revolves around one-stop-shopping.  Over time, and with ever-increasing purchasing options in the marketplace, generalization is a strategy that consumers are ever-increasingly less tolerant of.


A huge reason the marketplace is rejecting generalization boils down to one thing; customer service.


When a company offers an enormous variety of products, customer service inherently suffers due to the watered-down training that its employees receive in order to cover a mass amount of information in a relatively short on-boarding process.


A relatable example is the type of customer care one usually receives at Walmart.  While the options are endless, unless one goes in knowing exactly what they are looking for, one could get lost in a sea of choices with little to no guidance on finding the product that is right for them because it would be impossible for employees to have specialized knowledge ranging on everything from butter to bicycle pumps.


In short, “jack of all trades, master at none” can lead to undesirable customer retention rates.  Which is why it would be foolish for host travel agencies and their travel agents to believe that they would be excluded from the undeniable business truth that there is strength in specialization.


This paradigm shift from focusing on everything, to specializing in a few key areas has the potential to prove crucial for people seeking to sell travel in today’s market.


		

	


		
 
	

	
 

	

		

		

			

		
 
	

	
 


			
 
		

	
 

	

		

			

				
	

		

			
Specializing in one area such as a singular resort chain, or a specific type of vacation package has a number of benefits including smaller learning curves upon entry into the industry, a narrowed sales focus, and a higher perception of authority among prospective clients.


Typically, when someone becomes a travel agent their welcomed with a sea of informational material coming from a swarm resort chains and are expected to at least breeze over them.  And while some information will be retained, most will be lost.


This is a problem that travel industry veteran, Burt Kramer recognized and has sought to change in his latest venture Luxevo Vactions.  When he founded Luxevo Vacations, he structured the business to revolve around specialization and customer service, which has been a major factor in the development of the company’s culture.


Luxevo Vacations has gone as far as refusing to follow industry norms and call their representatives travel agents, but rather brand them as Travel Specialists.


		

	


	

		

			

“After spending over 15 years in the travel industry, we noticed that the travel agents who had a narrower focus on what they sold tended to do better.  They were more knowledgeable, made more sales, and their client were more loyal to them.  When we started Luxevo Vacations we wanted to set up our Travel Specialists for success by educating them, showing them the value of specialization, and providing them with the tools to be successful,” Burt told LXVN.



Luxevo Vacations Travel Specialists are also armed with the knowledge of what resort chains and tour companies have renowned customer service, so they don’t waste their time burning bridges with clients who get sent to resorts that aren’t everything they say they are.


Luxevo Vacations is seeking to revolutionize the travel industry with a culture that is customer-service based and specialization driven. In a marketplace where customer service is significant, and specialization is demanded, Luxevo Vacations may just have the key to standing out.


		

	


			
 
		

	
 


							
						


										
				   
										
											
				


						
		


	

		

	
									
					



	


		

			
							
								
									
				


					
					

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																					Matterport: As Real as Being There										  
																	


								 
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VISUALS ARE ESSENTIAL IN SELLING TRAVEL OR MARKETING TODAY.  The buyer wants to feel as if they’re there, in the hotel room or on location; even if they’re just staring at a picture on their phone. That’s why high-quality photography is essential in marketing today.


Here at Luxēvo Vacations, we take it a step further. Not only utilizing high-quality photography, but constantly incorporating new technologies to help our Travel Specialists find their clients’ dream vacation. This is why we’ve teamed up with our friends at Firelight Images to utilize the 3D lidar scanning technology behind Matterport.


I know, I know, “What is Matterport?”


Matterport is a three-dimensional (3D) camera system that allows the users to experience real-world spaces as if they were right there, digitally. So basically, it allows the viewers to take a virtual tour of the location. With professional HDR photography (high dynamic range), they showcase the property with extra detail and vivid colors, while retaining a natural look. It gives our clients a more realistic sense of being there, rather than trying to imagine what it would be like if they were there through a flash photograph.


Our Matterport technology allows our clients to experience the resorts before they step foot on the actual property; giving them first-hand knowledge of the quality, they can expect from the properties we sell. At Luxevo Vacations, we believe in bringing travel into the 21st century, and utilizing new, cutting edge technologies to provide our clients with memories they can truly cherish forever.




 


For more information! Check out! LuxevoVacations