Villa travel is all the rage as discerning travelers become more aware of various accommodations available today. However, there is much to know before sending your clients packing, and the following steps are a great place to start. If you’re ready to dive into the prestigious and lucrative world of Villa Travel, consider the five preliminary steps below:
1. Educate Yourself: Know the difference between a vacation rental and a villa vacation. You say ‘tomato’ I say ‘tom-ah-to’ – that’s all well and good, but when it comes to villa travel, there’s a very big difference. Send your client to a vacation rental and it’s possible you may never hear from them again; send them on a Villa Vacation, and guess who’s getting an extra large fruit basket this holiday season! Do your due diligence and learn more.
2. Educate Your Client: The only way your client will feel comfortable is if you feel confident. Share your knowledge of villa travel, flash your credentials (completion of Lifestyle Specialist Villa course with The Travel Institute), and take a villa vacation of your own. It’s more affordable than you might think, and nothing speaks louder than personal experience.
3. Go with the Pros: When searching for villa product, choose a tried-and-true villa supplier with both knowledge and experience. Go with an industry leader that withstands the test of time, as well as seasoned Specialists willing to share their own villa experience.
4. Test the Waters: Start looking at various options. The internet is full of villa suppliers, and you don’t want to start your research the day your client calls saying, “I found this place on the internet, can you get me a better deal?” (Have you heard that song before?). Be prepared by knowing what product is available, as well as the pitfalls that come from uneducated suppliers. Some websites are merely listing services, while others encapsulate a more enriching vacation experience.
5. Know what’s in it for YOU! Know what’s in it for YOU! Register for our free webinar, The New Untapped Luxury Market – Selling Villa Vacations, on Wednesday, October 24 at 1pm eastern and start learning more about this profitable niche! Also, all attendees with a valid IATA card will be entered into a drawing to receive a 3-night Five Star Villa Vacation at Private Trade Winds’ Condo on the Greens at PGA West in La Quinta, California.
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Judy Sweetland, Director of Marketing
Private Trade Winds
Email: jsweetland@privatetradewinds.com
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