#TWChats

#Travel, Then and Now

TWChats

lovewonderlust
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The re-opening of the immortal TWA terminal at JFK airport as a hotel is inspired and wonderful. https://t.co/WugdJ4MCFw #TWchats

RoyalCaribbean
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replying to @TWtravelnews @TWtravelnews A4: Unadventurous cruising. That's why we're serving up endless thrills around every corner, excitement drenched slides and rides, shows that transcend the stage and gourmet globetrotting for the whole squad. #TWchats

mtsobek
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replying to @TWtravelnews @TWtravelnews @TravelAgeWest

A4: Planning month-long trips without the advantage of the internet. AND Finding my long-distance calling card number.

#TWChats

CruiseWorldShow
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A4: Having to call the airline to book a flight! Could be very cumbersome when trying to book 20+ staff members on flights for events nowadays. #TWchats

VWT_Travel
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A4: In the early days of air travel, you had to pick up your plane ticket from your agent or a ticket counter, or wait for it via snail mail. Today, e-tickets make the process so much easier! #twchats

Cruisitude
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A3. How much the Internet impacted the travel world! (@CPMichelle with the first class of Cruise Planners travel advisors in 1995) #TWchats

ValerieChenTAW
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replying to @meeshull @meeshull Dis you? #Twchats

TravelAgeWest
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A5: Steve Orens, president of @PlazaTravel, says it best: "The agent has changed from an order-taker to advising clients and making thoughtful recommendations. the community had to become more consultative when interacting with clients.” https://t.co/andxKYM49S #TWChats

meeshull
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A5 BONUS ROUND: Check out my feature from 2017 on the revival of the travel advisor: https://t.co/EVXYovn2An #TWchats via @TravelAgeWest

meeshull
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A5: Check out my feature for the @TravelAgeWest anniversary issue on the evolution of the travel agent: https://t.co/hEoMHKEWEC #TWChats

lovewonderlust
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A5: Gone from being the exotic and mystical gatekeepers to the world, to kicked to the curb by an ungrateful public who thought they could save a few bucks, back to being appreciated as the artists and magicians they are. #TWchats https://t.co/Z01Ro0wz5L

HALcruises
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A5: @travelagewest From FAM trips to our very own HAL Academy, travel agents have more access to resources that help immerse them in the destinations & vacations they're selling. We couldn't be more thankful for our extremely dedicated and hard-working travel partners. #TWChats

AmaWaterways
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A5: Our guests enjoy working with #traveladvisors because the shift to home-based travel advisory has allowed for a more knowledgeable experience, which provides the more personalized travel that AmaWaterways guests deserve. #TWchats

CostaCruises
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A5: @travelagewest It's a role that has completely evolved. They study in special courses and experience products and destinations. Thank you to all of the Costa-certified travel professionals that go the extra mile to plan unforgettable vacations every day! #TWchats

HALpartnerSHIPS
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A5: @travelagewest, the role of a travel agent has greatly evolved into a travel advisor, providing much more than a simple booking service. These days, travel advisors offer expertise, guidance, assistance and friendship. #TWchats

TWtravelnews
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Here's a throwback: @gnmtravelweekly reporting on the first wave of #travelagents in 1983 #TWchats

RoyalCaribbean
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replying to @TWtravelnews @TWtravelnews @TravelAgeWest A5: From neighborhood travel agent to virtual agents, the ways in which we discover new destinations and plan our adventures has changed throughout the years, but the dedication to making travel accessible has remained. #TWchats

📍Ultimate Family Suite, Symphony of the Seas

VWT_Travel
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A5: Without the Internet, travel agents were the main way to book your travels. But with more DIY booking, travel agents have evolved into advisors & consultants! Their expert knowledge on various destinations helps simplify the planning process. (Valerie in the 80s!) #twchats