In this episode, Clare is joined by Dominic George who is a travel management consultant who runs Global Connect Solutions. He and Clare met when the airline she had booked to fly her and her family back from Crete, went bankrupt.

Dominic explains how a travel management consultant uses their knowledge and connections to solve any travel problems their clients experience and do so quickly. Far faster than if they were travelling independently or using a travel agency. They also provide this service for people who are moving country, helping them to bring their dreams to fruition.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A travel agent is an intermediary, whereas a travel management consultant books things independently. If things go wrong, they take personal responsibility for sorting everything out and do so on a one-to-one basis.
• Contracts and negotiations play a big role in how smoothly the customer journey goes.
• Travel management consultants use their connections and knowledge to solve problems far faster than is the norm.
• Dominic´s firms also smooth the way for pets who travel and personal belongings.
• Sometimes when you travel in a premium cabin you get a bigger baggage allowance and save money by doing so.
• If you are planning a complicated trip or want to work somewhere for a few months a travel management consultant will know how best to do it.
• Hiring a travel management consultant does not mean you lose control and cannot arrange some aspects of your journey yourself.

BEST MOMENTS

‘People probably underestimate the value of a travel management consultant over a travel agent. ´

‘It´s an entirely customisable service that we operate.’

‘At the end of the day I am here to make your life easier.’

ABOUT THE HOST

Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay

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