Backstage with Travel Agent Wendy Montebello
Today we are talking with travel agent Wendy Montebello. We are going to take you backstage and discuss the key role of travel agents, and how to get the most out of your cruise booking experience.
Here’s a list of some of the questions we’ll be asking Wendy
- What is the key role of a travel advisor? What do you do for your clients?
- Should a first-time cruiser book with a TA?
- What question can someone ask a travel agent when getting to know them and making sure they are the right fit?
- Do you charge for your services, and how do you make your money?
- How do you help your clients select the right travel insurance?
- What are some things cruisers need to be aware of right now when booking a cruise?
- Does it bother you when someone asks a lot of questions?
- Are changes easily made when requested?
- Do cruisers give up control when they book with a TA?
- If you’ve already booked a cruise through the cruise line, can you switch it to a travel agent?
- Are points with the cruise lines accumulated when using a travel agent?
- What’s the difference between a PVP (who works for the cruise line) and a travel agent? What can/can’t a PVP do?
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At end of our evening my wife and I relax listening to your podcast. Clear presentation without the ‘err’ and ‘um’ so often heard between words on other podcast. Having watched your three part packing video on YouTube my wife looked at me and went ‘wow’ it’s like magic. We have been practising for our next cruise! Anyway, when I was much younger cruising on P&O out of the UK (1970’s) on the SS Canberra I remember two things not seen today as cruise activities. 1) The ‘greasy poke’ whereby a pole was covered in something slippery and placed horizontally across the pool with a small prize for anyone who could make it across without touching the water. If I recall, everyone who attempted it fell into the pool as they tried to scoot across. 2) The ‘turtle race’ actually used live turtles (happy that this went way!) to see which one crossed the finish line placed on the dance floor and wagers were placed. Thanks for all you do a comment of time to educate and entertain about cruising. Sincerely, Andrew Alberta, Canada
