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Benefits of Booking With Us
Set your own markup to earn more commission, earn weekly ACH commission payments, and allow clients to take more control of booking for a passive income.
WINGS Widget
Seamlessly integrate our B2C widget into your website design and branding to drive online bookings.
Full Service
Book flights, activities, hotels, car rentals, and insurance from one convenient platform.
Organization
The automated dashboard allows for maximum organization with minimal effort.
Collaboration
Our tools allow travel agents to design itineraries with real time client and/or co-worker input.
24/7 Support
Customer support is standing by 24/7 to help – and we speak 25+ languages to better assist you.
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5 Ways To Build Rapport With Your Clients
Customer satisfaction is something that keeps every business afloat. The same applies to travel businesses. It’s crucial that travel agencies figure out how to attract new customers in a market that’s becoming more and more competitive. However, it’s just as vital that travel agents understand how to cultivate client loyalty. We at Sky Bird Travel & Tours share how you can build a solid rapport with your clients and provide them with a trip of their lifetime.
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Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2023
With the new year of 2023 approaching, travel agencies are preparing to face the one question clients ask every year — “Where should we go?” Here at Sky Bird, we’ve put together a list of the Top 10 Destinations for 2023 that are sure to inspire your client’s wanderlust! This list combines some of our agents’ personal favorites with some of the up-and-coming travel destinations we’ve noticed. Book your client’s upcoming trip on our WINGS Booking Engine without a glitch and fill it with culture and adventure.
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Top 2022 Travel Destination: China for Clients – Part II
Travel agents understand that China is a top vacation destination because of its beauty, culture, and personality. So much so, that it can be overwhelming to plan activities and tours for everyone in the travel party. To combat this, we created a list describing the finest points in China to add to your itinerary. In the first part of our guide, we provided the best stops for clients interested in history, hiking, shopping, and eating. In this last part, we’ll divulge beautiful locations for families, photographers, explorers, artists, and architects!
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Top 2022 Travel Destination: China for Clients – Part I
China’s been flourishing since the 13 th century BC, operating under various dynasties. It’s not only larger than all other Asian countries, but it’s the most populated country in the world. The land’s split up into 33 administrative units consisting of 22 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, and 2 special administrative regions. It’s almost impossible for travel agents to know every landmark, so Sky Bird compiled a list of our agents most beloved locations!
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6 Spots To Celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States
The United States celebrates Thanksgiving annually on the fourth Thursday in November (second Monday in October for Canada). The holiday dates back to 1621, when the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Tribe hosted the first Harvest Festival in Plymoth, Massachusets. The celebration feast included bird, deer, fish, lobster, and dozens of local vegetables. Today, most people eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy. If your client has decided to take a holiday vacation, then here are 6 of the most exciting Thanksgiving festivities and celebrations across the United States that’ll elevate the trip!
Overview of the best destinations to send your client for Thanksgiving in the USA:
- New York, New York
- Orlando, Florida
- Plymouth, Massachusetts
- Frankfurt, Michigan
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Leavenworth, Washington
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Why To Never Let Clients Book Their Own Airfare
Travel consultants are an increasingly popular resource because most travelers don’t have trip planning experience or time to spare. When using a travel agent, clients benefit from receiving a full itinerary, accommodations, and transportation for their vacation without the extra effort on their part. If you’re a travel agent, never let your clients book their own airfare—especially when they’re paying additional costs for your services. If you aren’t already convinced, then read on to discover why travel agents should never let clients book their own airfare!
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Top 2022 Travel Destination: England for Clients – Part II
When customers book through a travel agent, they expect to receive an itinerary specifically tailored to them. This doesn’t have to be an impossible request with the help of Sky Bird Travel & Tours. We narrowed down the best monuments, tours, and activities around England to prevent you from falling into tourist traps! Read on to discover experiences curated specifically for photographers, foodies, film fans, artists, and architects in England!
To read the other half of our guide, check out the previous blog post Top 2022 Travel Destination: England for Clients — Part I .
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Top 2022 Travel Destination: England for Clients – Part I
England is one of Sky Bird’s most frequently booked travel locations, and it’s securing the number one spot on our list of the Top 2022 Travel Destinations . However, there are so many activities to pick from, that travel agents can struggle to select the perfect one for their clients. The country offers beautiful art, historical monuments, unique dining experiences, and much more. To help travel consultants find a unique tour for any client, we created this two-part guide that describes our favorite activities for each type of traveler!
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5 Tricks to Boost Social Media Visibility
Social media, like Facebook and Instagram, is a valuable tool for your travel agency! When used correctly, it can increase your client base , brand awareness , and sales .
However, navigating the online marketplace can leave you feeling tired and frustrated. Some days it might seem like there is no engagement coming in at all.
If you, or your travel business, struggle to promote brand awareness or reach your target audience on social media—then you’re not alone. Here at Sky Bird Travel & Tours, we’re here to help you master the online marketing game with five tricks to boost your profile visibility!
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5 Travel Trends in 2022
2022 is looking brighter for the travel industry. According to the TSA , travel numbers are gradually growing closer to what they were pre-pandemic. Research shows travelers have a positive outlook for travel in 2022; people plan to take more leisure and international trips, despite concern for new variants of COVID-19. We are optimistic for travel in 2022, and hope our list of travel trends help spark the optimism in you.
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Plan the perfect trips for your clients From airfare to insurance Dedicated to making your journey as a travel agent easier and more rewarding, Sky Bird Travel & Tours has connected travel agents with the lowest net fares since 1976. From helping you plan the perfect itineraries to insuring your client's vacation, we're here to
Canada Airline Contracts. Sky Bird Travel has over 90+ airline partners and thousands of airline contracts! Call 888-SKY-BIRD (759-2473) and discover the best airfare for your clients.
A multi-GDS solution for travel agents to gain control, reduce errors, and speed-up ticketing. Read our press release here! Sky Bird is excited to unveil Opteticket - the first of many new features developed for the Sky Bird Platform - powered by Chakra! Opteticket streamlines the ticketing process for GDS bookings by: Performs automated ...
Airline consolidators purchase tickets in bulk from airlines, and then sell those same tickets to travel agents. Our mission at Sky Bird is to get agents the lowest fares for their clients, resulting in net fares that are up to 30% lower than published rates. The advantage: you get exclusive fares and more control over the amount of commission ...
State-of-the-art travel technology for your business. Discover the power to book and manage every aspect of your clients' trips with the WINGS Booking Platform. A complete booking and management system, we provide solutions by equipping you with the best tools in the travel industry to operate your business successfully. Manage your business ...
2022 is looking brighter for the travel industry. According to the TSA, travel numbers are gradually growing closer to what they were pre-pandemic. Research shows travelers have a positive outlook for travel in 2022; people plan to take more leisure and international trips, despite concern for new variants of COVID-19. We are optimistic for travel in 2022, and hope our list of travel trends ...
In this blog, we give an overview of building a trip on the WINGS Booking Engine. For a LIVE look at using WINGS, tune into one of our LIVE webinars that occur the second Thursday of every month at 2 pm EST. 1. SEARCHING FLIGHTS ON THE WINGS BOOKING ENGINE. WINGS gets the best fares from Sky Bird's 90+ airline partners through a multiple GDS ...
Beginning in 2023, Norm Knowles was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sky Bird Travel & Tours. For the past 19 years, he worked for cxLoyalty / Chase Travel, where he was responsible for many aspects of the business. He holds a degree in business from the University of Minnesota, where his wife, two children, and himself are originally ...
What are the terms and conditions of Book Now, Pay Later? Any further questions, please email us at [email protected]. Discover our flexible payment options and give your clients the option to Book Now, Pay Later and to instantly send and receive money faster with Zelle.
Airlines often bestow awards for things like highest ticket sales, customer service satisfaction, etc. 5. What does the consolidator's customer service look like? Do they offer customer service in more than one language? Are they available 24/7? These are both key questions to ask yourself.
Here at Sky Bird, we've put together a list of the Top 10 Destinations for 2023 that are sure to inspire your client's wanderlust! This list combines some of our agents' personal favorites with some of the up-and-coming travel destinations we've noticed. Book your client's upcoming trip on our WINGS Booking Engine without a glitch and ...