What Makes A Reliable Travel Planner?

Not only is travelling a fun decision, but it is also an economical one. It is only natural that you want to make sure everything is perfect. That’s why hiring a travel planner and leaving everything in their hands can be scary, especially if you don’t know how reliable they are.

It doesn’t matter what you’re booking or where it’s better to stay alert! This is why we have brought a list of qualities you should look out for in a travel planner before you let them take the reins.

1. Professionalism This will be the first thing that should strike you- how professional the planners are. From the way they speak to the way they dress to how they write their emails, all of these factors determine how professional a person is. Professional travel planners will have set processes in place; they won’t try to figure things out on the spot.

2. Travel experts Travel consultants should know what they’re doing and how they’re doing it. You, as a customer, should have an idea of how good they are at their jobs. Read reviews online, check out their social media handles, talk to close friends. Good travel planners have the credentials and evidence to prove their capability. A true traveller can recognise another one of their own. Trip planners who truly love travelling will not hesitate in answering questions.

3. Great communicators Travel planning requires a lot of collaboration. Being good at communicating makes the entire process easier. A quality travel planner will be able to understand what you are trying to say even when you are having trouble expressing yourself.

A good travel planner will actively listen to you; they will listen to what you want, what you don’t want etc. They don’t ignore you and plan according to their preferences. You know this is a reliable planner when they make you feel heard and comfortable! This communication shouldn’t end right before you actually go on the trip. Being available when you need them while you’re on a trip is also important! It shouldn’t be that they stay in touch with you only till you board the flight and forget all about you after.

4. Have unique travel tastes You’re going to a travel planner to get a trip like no other- not some boring old tour or vacation. If they travel planner doesn't have a style of their own, then what makes them different from everyone else? You see, as travel planners

When you see that a travel planner is proud of their style and taste, know that you’re in good hands. You can only get a hatke trip from someone who thinks a little hatke! A quality trip designer won’t just give the names of the renowned places; they’ll tell you about hidden gems, lesser-known boutiques and hotels and underrated sights.

5. Honest, open and confidential Not only are they great at understanding and communicating different things, but a quality trip curator also has integrity. They are open, honest and upfront about the rules and regulations. If there is a problem, they should be able to tell you honestly instead of hiding it away. Not only that, but travel planners should keep your information confidential. Not doing so is a lack of integrity which is a humongous red flag!

You can only work together when you are honest and clear about what you are and what you have to offer. Integrity is the best quality a person can have, irrespective of where they work!

6. Quick on their feet Resourcefulness is an important quality that all travel planners should have. You may need to change your schedule or add or remove something etc. Your travel planner should be able to think on their feet, stay calm and handle whatever emergencies are thrown at their way.

7. Love travelling! Let’s be honest here; who wants their trip to be planned by someone who doesn’t like travelling? Travel planners need to have wanderlust!

One of the most important qualities of all- enthusiasm. A great travel consultant is enthusiastic about their job; they love doing it. That enthusiasm shines in their work! In fact, they will make you even more excited for your trip!

All in all, we as travel planners believe that transparency, empathy and collaboration are the right concoctions! You are the boss in our eyes and planning you “THE TRIP” is all that we aim for.

Now you may be wondering:

Ye sab toh theek hai, but aren’t travel planners just like travel agents? Unko bhi toh ye sab karna parta hai!

Our answer: There’s a whole lotta difference!

Stay tuned to know more!

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