Some travel agents think the Internet has destroyed their business because clients now have access to everything online. However, smart travel agents are using their expertise, knowledge and insights to use the online world to create more compelling experiences for their clients - which means they stand out from the rest, provide greater value, and create long-term loyal clients.

1. 10 Innovative Ideas for
Travel Agents in our Fast,
Flat and Free World
Gihan Perera

2. 1. Invite clients to post their bucket list
destinations on your Facebook page

3. 2. Use Animoto to build an animated
travel photo album for your clients

4. 3. Use SurveyMonkey to ask your
clients what they want most

5. 4. Use Nimble to manage all your client
relationships – including social media

6. 5. Use SmartLayover to help clients
make the most of airport waits

7. 6. Help clients use TripIt to keep all
their travel information in one place

8. 7. Use Jauntful to create a destination
guide for your clients

9. 8. Use 30k to match best fares
with best frequent flyer miles

10. 9. Use Hitlist to help find
destinations for clients

11. 10. Use Twitter for clients to stay
in touch with you while travelling

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Perera