The Importance of the Relationship – “And a Good Italian Restaurant”
I spend about twenty weeks a year on the road and in my over 20 years in this industry I have seen just about everything. Of all the benefits I derive from rigorous travel, the primary one is the relationships that I have made and maintained over the years with customers. These relationships go a long way to negating the difficulties I encounter travelling. Many of these customers have become dear friends with whom I maintain regular contact. Others I see on a sporadic basis, yet we are quick to rekindle the past and often share a drink or a meal together.
I have had numerous people visit and stay in my home in UK and I have visited many of them in their environments. To me, the social aspect of doing business is so enjoyable and makes business fun. I feel so privileged to be able to work in an environment that promotes social interaction. Could any of us imagine being chained to our desks all day?
Fortunately the trophy and engraving industry is about finding solutions and turning ideas into reality. Appropriate social skills and maintaining relationships are necessary keys to success in our work arenas. It is tremendously important of this and to work hard at going out of our way every day to make this a reality. Good relationships equal success. Read the rest of this entry »
First Class and Business Class Air Travel – How to Fly Cheaper and Join the Jet-Set
Every single day hundreds of thousands of people worldwide will board an aircraft and sit down in ‘sardine’ (economy) class to enjoy hours and hours of ‘comfort’ in a standard seat of 29″ to 34″ pitch. Your seat space will depend on which airline you fly – some are more generous than others. And we’ve all been there! Probably nothing worse as the captain switches off the seat belt sign and the passenger in front immediately reclines his seat towards your face…
Economic conditions dictate that most air travellers will have to fly economy, as business and first class tickets are simply out of range price-wise. Only the flying ‘elite’ get to travel up front – this is particularly the case for long-haul flights.
There will always be a demand from corporate travellers and wealthier individuals for for these higher priced premium air tickets. In fact this high revenue group is the lifeblood for many an international airline, particularly on the lucrative transatlantic and transpacific routes. Read the rest of this entry »
Cruise Travel Business Opportunities
The increased use of computers and e-commerce are changing business operations. This is mainly true within the travel industry. The travel industry encompasses several different businesses. These include travel agencies and franchises, online travel agent franchises and cruise franchises.
In the cruise travel market, cruise lines are launching expansion ventures to new places. This makes it very difficult to operate numerous centers simultaneously. Cruise travel business opportunities are comprised of a variety of concepts that prove to be feasible and profitable business opportunities for many. Advertisements are placed in newspapers, the yellow pages and on the Internet. They include vending offerings, home-based opportunities, cruise franchises and other travel business services.
It is very profitable to be a cruise travel agent. People can earn money by working from home or from their present place of business. Many home-based travel agents offer the same perks and benefits as store- front travel agencies. There are a number of companies who offer training seminars on cruise ships and vacation resorts all over the world, at reasonable costs. It is also possible for people to obtain training online. The companies provide comprehensive programs with the know-how, training and the tools that are required by a potential agent to succeed in the industry. Parent cruise companies offer first hand training, to uphold an already established business pattern and maintain uniformity in various smaller centers. Read the rest of this entry »