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Update: We have changed wording in this blog post to reflect the changes in our new booking engine. Understanding reserved bookings Offering your clients great service is key and is often the deal breaker for whether or not clients will book through your travel business. To help you do what…
Being a #travelpreneur is no walk in the park. It often requires skill, patience and resilience especially during tough economic times when your business and its profits need to maintain some level of stability. When travel isn’t high on your client’s list of priorities and they are not willing to…
UPDATES: [24 July 2017] At recent workshops, T.I.P.S. drew attention to the fact that visa turnaround times are now 15 days. Since 2009, South Africans have been required to have a visa to enter the UK irrespective of whether it’s for general travel, temporary residency or for work. There are…
Offering guidance on luggage allowance is easily one of the most complicated tasks for travel agents, irrespective of how much experience an agent has. The truth is that in some cases there’s no simple answer as these rules constantly change. Despite this, travel agents are still expected to advise clients…
January. The month full of promise, optimism and opportunity. Traditionally a time to take stock of the year that was and make plans for the one ahead, it’s no wonder that entire industries – take health & wellness for instance – capitalise on this universal fresh start. As a travelpreneur…
In 1997 Six Degrees launched the social media phenomenon. Initially considered a passing fad created for the enjoyment of youngsters; today it’s one of the most powerful and affordable marketing tools for businesses all around the world to use. Popular platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have become an…
How to create a newsletter – for free Newsletters are a cost-effective and extremely valuable marketing tool for businesses to build relationships and maintain regular contact with clients, prospects and other stakeholders. Keeping clients up to date with the latest deals, regulations and hottest hot spots is a must for…
In South Africa, despite common challenges to get off the ground, entrepreneurship is well supported. A major enabler of this sector is the internet. Take FlightSiteAgent for instance. Circumventing the need for GDS – the Global Distribution System that travel agents have traditionally needed to make reservations – it allows…