The Lounge with Travefy Academy

In this episode, we catch up with Alvin and Keisha Adriano from Travelwise on how they’ve pivoted their business and expanded their marketing efforts during the pandemic. We talk about what the future of travel businesses looks like and how advisors can stay ready for the big comeback!Visit Travelwise International at https://itravelwise.com

In this episode, we chat with Rick Rosenfeld who is an industry leader in travel risk management. Due to the pandemic, it's now more important than ever to understand the travel risks associated with international travel. Rick shares top-notch advice on where to find information and best prepare you and your client for any travel hurdle whether in the travel planning stage, getting there, or being at the destination.Don't forget to grab a pen and paper for this one, there's a ton of great tips for all travel advisors that Rick shares with us!

While at Cruise360 in Hollywood, FL we were able to catch up with industry veteran Randy Goodrich, Travel Advisor and Co-Owner of Passport Online Inc. We talked about his career journey in the travel industry and how he helped to create a technology company in the late '90s. We also chatted about the recent challenges the pandemic has created for travel advisors and hopes for the future of travel.Visit Passport Online's Website: https://passportonlineinc.com Recorded on July 29, 2021

Join Dezaree Stack, Owner of Stack Strategies, as she shares tips on improving your digital marketing presence. Learn about launching an effective website, hosting virtual demos, utilizing Travefy for website building, and maximizing online presence through website referrals.

During this episode, we chat with Marco Fernandes from Sagres Vacations and learn what tourism is like currently in Portugal and Spain! Marco talks about what travel trends are happening in these countries and the most popular times that travelers are booking. He also shares how travel advisors can market and highlight travel to Spain and Portugal to their clients. Recorded on July 21, 2021

During this episode, we chat with Sandra Weinacht, Co-Founder of iNSIDE EUROPE, and her daughter about their recent trip to Greece! They talk about what it was like to travel during Covid and what other travelers can expect while visiting. Sandra also shares how other Advisors can pitch and sell Greece travel to their clients.  For more information, check out Sandra’s Insider Guide at https://inside-europe.com/greece2021!

In this episode, we talk with Leah Greengarten, who has been working in the travel industry for over two decades. She started out as a travel writer, then a destination publicist, and most recently creating her own company during the pandemic. We talk about how she built her business and even how she incorporates virtual reality into it! This is a fun conversation you won't want to miss! Recorded on June 10, 2021

In this episode, we chat with Lisa Fey who is a global speaker, author, and travel advisor who has done it all from working in corporate at Coca-Cola to studying improv! Lisa understands the importance of communication and how that can help to build stronger relationships with your clients and build a reputable business. She shares some of her tips to improve your communication and storytelling skills.

In this episode, we chat with David Natale, also known as The River Cruise King! We get to learn about his story of how he got into the travel industry and now has a successful river cruising business. During the pandemic, David quickly learned that he needed a way to scale his business and protect his time and energy by charging fees which led to a huge increase in monthly income. During the episode, we talk about how you can start charging fees and why it can be a huge game-changer for your business. 

Growing your travel business in the current environment requires a heightened focus on making your business more efficient. In this episode, we talk with Sheila Folk, CEO of Travel Industry Solutions. She shares how to scale your current business, understanding the tools that can streamline everyday tasks, and more to help ramp your sales and profits, faster!Visit Travel Industry Solution's Website: https://travelindustrysolutions.comFacebook: Facebook.com/travelindustrysolutions/Clubhouse Name: @TravelSolutions