The first conversation between a travel advisor and a customer establishes the foundation for a lifetime relationship. Here's a checklist of questions for each side to ask.
"When a client asks me how long I've been planning travel and about their destination of interest, it shows they want to be informed travelers. They aren't looking for just price, but also for value," says travel advisor Adrienne Sasson.
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