5 Reasons For Travel Agents to Fall in Love with February
Despite it being the shortest of the year, February is packed with enough action to keep savvy travel consultants busy year-round
Trip planning is a gruesome, time-consuming endeavor that requires a level of calm rationality that only travel consultants possess.
For a frequent flier or vacationer, trying to keep track of rental after rental, flight after flight or even just remembering which part of the French Quarter has the best beignets — is an exhausting process.
Travel agents help take some of the pressure off their client in order for them to have the best vacation possible. But what about the level of stress for travel agents?
A travel calendar can help most agents keep track of key dates and hot travel times to stay sane, but for those that want to work smarter and not harder — why not focus most of your travel efforts on the best vacation month of the year? February.
Why should luxury and niche travel advisors care about February? For these simple reasons:
It’s carnival season
If you’re planning a Caribbean or South American vacation for your clients and you know they love a good party, February is the perfect month for you to recommend a Carnival inspired getaway to Trinidad and Tobago, Rio, Martinique, Aruba or St. Barts.
These week-long celebrations usually happen around Lent and can take quite some planning if your clients want to participate in the festivities or play mas, as it’s said. Otherwise, just choose your destination and enjoy the bacchanal!
Mardi Gras is a great Valentine’s Day vacation
Whether you’re dealing with a young couple or seasoned lovers, New Orleans is one of the country’s most romantic city. While the French Quarter and southern gothic vibes of the city give it it’s on mysterious, jen ne say quo on most ordinary occasions, New Orleans during Mardi Gras is a great time for revelry, letting loose and being in love. Since it usually falls around the beginning of Lent, an extended weekend in New Orleans is a great suggestion for couples who want to take a VDay vacation on a dime.
Travel Agents Can Cash In on VDay Gifts
Gifting someone a trip can be expensive and tricky, but this is where your valuable travel wizard skills come in. For long standing clients, you can work with them one-on-one to plan the perfect trip for their perfect partner, and thanks to your knowledge of airline and hotel refund processes, you can help client’s secure refundable vouchers or airline gift cards for their jet-setting soul mate. By offering specials and exclusive packages for couples during this month, you’re basically sealing the deal for yourself.
You can plan Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend getaways for sports fans
Have clients who are huge sports fans?
Most football fans would love a chance to attend the Super Bowl, but that’s an impossible reality for many. Again, by using your expert knowledge of the travel and hospitality industries, why not put together Super Bowl or All-Star Weekend vacation packages for those niche travelers that would enjoy the once in a life-time experience of attending a major sports championship?
With the upcoming NBA All Star events happening in Los Angeles this weekend, this is a great opportunity to sell basketball loving clients on the City of Angels.
Cheap Flights!
We’ve already covered the most affordable days for air travel in our previous post, but considering that half of February is a dead zone for many airlines, pushing budget-conscious clients to use their vacation days in the second month of the year is worth it.
In fact, February is the cheapest month of the year for travel to Ireland and the Netherlands — so while it may still be chilly, show your clients how they can have a fabulous European vacation and beat the Spring Break rush for a steal and watch as they sing your praises!
