Next in line for Luxury Travel Advisor’s Top Management Tips is Sheila Yellin, president and CEO of Courtyard Travel.
On a personal level, Yellin specializes in destinations throughout Asia such as China, Japan, Korea and Mongolia, as well as throughout Europe and the Caribbean. Her top tips are:
1. Maintain the Ability to Adapt
You need the ability to adapt and be flexible to a dynamic industry where there parts are always moving. The Internet changed the landscape of the travel market and I used it as an opportunity to find new ways to build the business and to expand our staff to meet these needs.
2. Create Relationships With Suppliers
We rely on our ability to forge solid relationships with the suppliers. We always welcome them to our agency.
3. Read
Although I have been doing this for many years I like to stay ahead of the curve – reading about trends and influences helps me stay ahead of the competition. My passion for my office has never stopped and my staff agents are remarkable.
And for a bonus, Yellin tells us that the support from her family goes a long way in the industry.
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