Some say it's all about sales, and some say it's all about service. We asked travel advisors who have been in business for 30 years to share tales and tips.
It's all about sales, some said; it's all about service, said others. But really, surviving in the travel industry for 30 years is about both — and lots of training, some clever marketing, and often, a touch of smart hiring.
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