New TRAVELSAVERS Affiliates Grow Preferred Partner Sales by $78 Million
Network Adds 17 New Agencies from Coast to Coast in 2024
OYSTER BAY, NY (October 2, 2024): As consumer demand for travel experiences and advisors rises, TRAVELSAVERS is seeing an influx of established agencies across the U.S. choosing to affiliate with the network. TRAVELSAVERS has added 17 affiliates this year with $78.2 million in preferred partner sales.
TRAVELSAVERS’s growth comes as the industry is experiencing strong sales increases. According to Statista, travel is a $2 trillion industry that is trending upward as people prioritize trips. McKinsey reports 66 percent of travelers say they’re more interested in travel now than they were before the pandemic. Travelers also say they’re planning more trips this year than they did in 2023.
As well, travelers today are realizing the worth of a professional consultant. A study by the American Society of Travel Advisors and Phocuswright study found a 32-percent increase in agency bookings between 2022 and 2023. ASTA also reports that 50 percent of travelers are more likely to use a travel advisor post-pandemic - a seven-point increase from 2022.
“In a competitive marketplace, travel advisors need a network that actively helps them build their business,” said Nancy Bennett, TRAVELSAVERS Senior Vice President, Global Sales. “In our 54 years of business, we have put the advisor’s success first. Our unmatched support, programs and innovations are enabling our affiliates to attract new business. That’s why we continue to experience strong growth and why we retain agencies for decades after they join.”
To help agencies flourish, TRAVELSAVERS provides proprietary programs, resources and tools. One distinctive advantage is the dedicated team of Business Analysts, who partner closely with agencies to uncover opportunities to operate more effectively and grow their sales. The BAs get to know the individual goals and challenges of each agency, then tailor strategic plans to maximize their use of network offerings. Their customized counsel enables affiliates to reach new business heights.
Another unique benefit to TRAVELSAVERS agencies is protected territories, where an agency has control over leads and clients in a designated area. The network also offers affiliates profit-sharing opportunities; connections to the industry’s finest suppliers; lead-generation campaigns; award-winning marketing, niche specialist groups; continuing education; exclusive events; and proprietary technology.
To discover more about TRAVELSAVERS, please visit http://sales.travelsavers.com/.
About TRAVELSAVERS
Founded in 1970, TRAVELSAVERS is an international marketing leader of more than 3,000 independently owned agencies in over 35 countries. Thanks to the buying power of $20 billion in annual sales, its more than 25,000 advisors are able to offer their clients inspirational travel experiences at the best value. With a global reputation for excellence, TRAVELSAVERS leisure and corporate agencies maximize sales and profits with cutting-edge products and services that cater to all needs. Through an exclusive protected territory system, strong supplier relationships, comprehensive marketing suite, innovative booking technology, specialized training and networking, and personalized business coaching, TRAVELSAVERS advisors are empowered to find, retain and delight clients. For more information, visit www.travelsavers.com.
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