With all of the options and resources available today, it can be easy to think that planning and coordinating a group trip is straightforward.
Well, we’re here to tell you from extensive first-hand experience that that’s just not the case. There is a significant amount of work and coordination that goes into organizing any group travel experience and that’s where we come in!
Here are the top reasons why you need a group travel agent on your side.
1. We are here to make things easy for you
The fact is, group travel can be difficult. Not only are there many people to try and coordinate with, but there’s also the not-so-small task of managing the travel, tours, events, and every small detail in between. That’s where we come in!
We’re here to make your life easy so you can sit back and look forward to your group getaway. Not only are we able to book and manage your group’s travel needs, but we can also manage registrations, group fees, event planning, resort liaison contacts, and much more. In fact, depending on the size of your group and its needs, we can even be there at the destination with you as a group escort.
As our clients, we work for you and we are eager to make the process simple from planning to booking to the trip itself. Bring the group to us and we will take care of the rest!
2. Exclusive pricing, perks, and incentives
As travel advisors, oftentimes we are able to find special pricing that’s just not accessible to the public. We have the ability to hold space that you might not have otherwise gotten and our on-site connections allow us to negotiate exclusive perks for you and your group.
From complimentary rooms and upgrades, reduced pricing on catered events, and resort credits, your group has the potential to earn many of these incentives and more. Additionally, if you are the group coordinator, you could travel for free!
All pricing, perks, and incentives vary by group and are largely dependent on the size and destination of the group, but we’re here for you every step of the way to ensure that you get the best pricing and bonus extras. Leave it to us to do the negotiating and make group travel work for you!
3. Years of expertise
At Onward Travel, our advisors have many years of experience working in the travel industry and our agents specialize specifically in group travel. We have seen it all, so we like to think that we’re able to plan for the best and hope for even better!
Our expert knowledge allows us to find the perfect destination for your group and pass along advice that you simply wouldn’t get from trying to coordinate on your own. Additionally, our staff are extremely well-traveled and have first-hand experience with many destinations, experiences, and properties. This experience has also allowed us to cultivate relationships with many different tour operators, hotels, and airlines.
Let us show off our expertise and make your group trip a reality!
4. In case of emergencies
If there’s anything that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s the importance of having a travel advisor on your side. If something goes wrong, we are here to help and there is nothing more important in emergency situations than having someone with experience on your side.
Whether it be canceled flights or injury or sickness while traveling, our travel experts are available to make any situation as stress-free as possible. You and your group are our priority from the beginning of your trip to the end and beyond. If you do encounter an issue while traveling, we are not only available immediately, but we are also here long after you come home to assist with any post-travel needs and follow-ups.
Coupled with a robust travel insurance policy (that we always highly recommend), our travel advisors are your safety net!
5. You are our top priority
This one’s a given, but we believe that it’s a point worth stressing.
As a small boutique agency, we treat our clients like family because you truly are our top priority. It’s our job to ensure that you have a seamless experience from start to finish and we pride ourselves on going above and beyond our duties as travel planners. We love to get to know our clients so as to better anticipate their needs. This is how we can offer services and suggestions you didn’t even know you needed!
Our advisors at Onward Travel wouldn’t be able to do that unless we made every client and every group—big or small—feel like our top priority.
