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Modern Travel Agent Podcast

Modern Travel Agent
Client Relationships
Destination Weddings
Travel Industry
Palladium Hotel Group
Travel Agents
Expedia TAAP
Wedding Planning
Luxury Travel
Mountain Travel
Riviera Maya
Costa Mujeres
Puerto Vallarta
Travel Advisors
Romantic Experiences
Dominican Republic
Travel Rewards Programs
Vacation Planning
Travel Agent Flexibility
Value Proposition
Follow-Up Strategy

The Modern Travel Agent Podcast is designed to educate, inspire, and elevate today’s travel professional. Hosted by Chris Dehner of Modern Travelworks, each episode explores the business side of travel, from supplier insights and destination trends to marketing, sales, and agency leadership, through honest conversations with people shaping the industry. If you’re serious about building a sustainab... more

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In this episode of the Modern Travel Agent Podcast, Chris Dehner sits down with Robin Lawther, Vice President of Expedia TAAP, to explore why mountain travel is quickly becoming one of the most compelling growth opportunities for travel advisors.

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Many travel agents lose potential sales simply because they don’t have a structured follow-up system. In this episode, I’ll share why follow-up is essential, the biggest mistakes agents make, and a step-by-step system to turn more leads into booked c... more

Robin Lawther is the Vice President of Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Program), and with over 3,000,000 properties on their site, Expedia is a huge force in the travel industry.

Robin and I discuss how travelers’ expectations are changing in... more

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Crafting your elevator pitch is an important part of being successful as a travel agent, because if you can't explain your value proposition to your clients in easy-to-understand language, you're going to struggle to convince them to work with you. I... more

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Recent Guests

Robin Lawther
Vice President of Expedia TAAP
Expedia TAAP
Episode: Mountain Travel Is Booming: The $85 Billion Trend Travel Advisors Can’t Ignore | Robin Lawther, VP of Expedia TAAP
Francisco Alvarez
Regional Wedding Sales Manager of America for Palladium Hotel Group
Palladium Hotel Group
Episode: How Travel Agents Can Book Destination Weddings | Francisco Alvarez of Palladium Hotel Group

Host

Chris Daener
Director of Marketing for Modern Destination Weddings, Modern Travel Works, Modern Travel Agent

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Important topics

    Chris is really hitting some important topics that are not talked about enough. I’ve learned a lot from this podcast and enjoy listening to his knowledge of the industry. Keep up the good work!

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    cs876
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the knowledge shared by the host, particularly around critical industry topics that are often overlooked. Many express enjoyment in the informative discussions that provide actionable insights for their careers.

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How Travel Agents Can Book Destination Weddings | Francisco Alvarez of Palladium Hotel Group
Q: What unique experiences do you offer that cater to modern couples?
We offer romantic dinners under the stars, customizable picnics, and engaging activities like the smore bash, tailored to clients’ preferences.
How Travel Agents Can Book Destination Weddings | Francisco Alvarez of Palladium Hotel Group
Q: Can you talk a little about the process for wedding couples from when they sign up to the day of their wedding?
The process involves initial communication to secure the date, followed by detailed planning with a wedding sales advisor and eventually transitioning to a wedding coordinator closer to the date.
Expedia TAAP & The Future of Luxury Travel | Robin Lawther
Q: What should be the next step for travel agents to maximize all of the offerings at Expedia TAAP?
Agents should visit expediatap.com to sign up, utilize available tools and guides, and connect with host agencies for collaboration and training opportunities.
Expedia TAAP & The Future of Luxury Travel | Robin Lawther
Q: How can travel agents meet these high expectations that clients have?
Agents need to remove friction from the booking process and leverage their expertise to create seamless trips tailored to the client's preferences.

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1. Robin Lawther
2. Francisco Alvarez

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