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Answering all your Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) relating to travel

In this short video we list just some of the reasons you need a personal travel manager (PTM). It was hard to narrow it down, but we think you’ll understand why a PTM will be your new best friend after you know about these benefits. All images are my own, taken on my many travels all over the world.

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Transcript:

Why do I need a Personal Travel Manager?

Tailor-make holidays

Think of a personal travel manager (PTM for short) along the same lines as a personal accountant, personal trainer, or your go-to hairstylist. Each of these people has an in-depth understanding of your needs, wants, desires and goals. You trust them to apply their expertise within your unique set of parameters and deliver what you want.

A personal travel manager works in the same way – incorporating various factors such as your budget, your schedule, and your personal preferences to design a holiday that’s just right for you.

First-hand knowledge

There are few things PTMs enjoy more than helping their clients design their dream holidays…one of which is travelling. They’re frequently discovering new destinations and experiences around the world, then coming home to share their expertise with their clients. And when they’re not travelling, they’re talking about travel, sharing ideas and experiences with the wider PTM network, and attending supplier presentations and training days.

There’s no doubt that Google knows a lot about the world, but we believe (and we think you’ll agree) that it’s no substitute for first-hand knowledge.

Deals & Bonuses

As part of the House of Travel Group, PTMs belong to the largest independent travel company in Australasia, which means that we have the buying power to access exclusive travel deals for our clients only. PTMs can offer all sorts of little extras such as food and beverage credits, exclusive discounts, free nights and flexible cancellation policies, plus they have the inside track when early bird and special deals are released. So, they can potentially save you more than if you were to do it all yourself.

Financial Security

TravelManagers has the strongest consumer financial protection in the Australian travel industry. That means your money will enjoy multiple layers of security to protect you in the unfortunate event that a third-party supplier suffers financial collapse.

Friendships

Many of our clients return to their personal travel managers time after time, year after year, holiday after holiday; and PTMs value those relationships immensely. As travel fanatics, they love hearing about their clients’ holiday experiences just as much as they love having their own, and they will bend over backwards to provide all possible assistance, should you need it while you’re travelling.

Rather than a short-lived, transactional relationship with a faceless website, planning your holiday with a personal travel manager will be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

In summary, you need a PTM to:

1. Design a holiday just right for you
2. Benefit from their first-hand knowledge
3. Access great deals and bonuses
4. Limit financial risk
5. Enjoy life-long friendships

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Grand Canyon

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