Independent? CRMs? FIT?

About this episode

This episode features Bill from KHM Travel discussing the experiences of independent travel agents and the tools they use.

This week’s Friday 15, we're welcoming Bill from KHM Travel! Let’s have some fun, plus some questions to discuss this Friday at 12 pm CST. Join us! I'm a new-ish agent, under 3 years experience, and I have been entertaining the idea of venturing out on my own. I am currently with a host agency. I am curious about how this would work with suppliers and if this is a good idea. Do agents typically manage their workflow with their host agency provided CRM program only, or are there other project management platforms that are popular with travel agents? I keep hearing everyone talk about FIT. So what is it and how does someone specialize in it? RESOURCES: https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-preferred-supplier https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-agency-software https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/fit-travel-meaning

People in this episode

Host: Host Agency Reviews

Guest: Bill

Topics covered

• independent agents
• CRMs
• FIT travel
• travel suppliers
• project management

Keywords

• independent agents
• CRMs
• FIT travel
• travel suppliers
• project management platforms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KHM Travel

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