How can a travel consultant sell a destination that he/she is not familiar with?

Question

Thanks heaps in advance!! just preparing for a job interview and i thought it would be very likely to be asked

Answer 1

Ah we have help- not only do we do famils (go to the places and check them out either on work time or our own time) but we also have references such as TIM (travel information manual) and a wealth of experience from selling destions for yours.

Brochures are effective tools in selling a destion not only do they provide information that is helpful in selling specific properties but they generally have information about seasons, rainfal, capital cities etc.

The internet is another helpful resource for the same purposes esp ones with trip advisors as are work colleagues...

Answer 2

Travel consultants usually attend regular weekly training sessions to familiarise them with destinations and packaged tours. Often, staff members are sent to a destination (as part of their work) and are required to give comprehensive feedback to other staff members on their return. Companies (such as Trafalger) which offer packaged tours have brochures and offer group training to travel agents. Reading the wide variety of brochures is helpful to a travel consultant; and researching the internet for further information on any particular area is often used to expand knowledge on particular areas.

For your interview, be at least a little familiar with tourism trends and know a little about each country. Browse through the "Travel" section of your newspaper or go to a travel agent and ask for a selection of brochures to look through before your interview.

I worked as a copywriter for travel brochures for a couple of years. I wrote about Africa, America, New Zealand and Europe without ever having visited those countries. I used information given to me by other staff, information sent by tourist information centres of each area, information written on accommodation leaflets and of course I scoured the web for info.

Just one other tip. Try to think of a few words to use to describe areas, as you would describe them to potential travellers. Use those words randomly in the interview.

I hope you are successful!! Good luck.

Answer 3

They read travel wholesaler's brochures.

Answer 4

they can't, that is why your prospective employer should provide you with free trips throughout the world then hire you!