With peak season just around the corner and traveler demand soaring, it’s prime time to boost bookings and build client loyalty. Stay prepared for the busy season by anticipating client needs, prioritizing communication, and organizing your ideas for experiences they’ll be talking about for years to come. Whether your client is planning a family adventure, romantic getaway, or solo exploration, Viator offers a diverse selection of experiences to suit every traveler. Ahead, find tips on peak season planning and inspiration for activities to round out spring and summer trip itineraries.
Plan Ahead For Peak Season
By planning ahead and staying client-focused, you’ll turn peak season into your most profitable and rewarding time yet! Here are some tips to stay on top of business as the season heats up:
- Anticipate needs: Think ahead! Understand what your clients might need during peak season and be ready to address those needs proactively.
- Prioritize clear communication: Keep your clients informed throughout the process. Clear communication builds trust and avoids last-minute surprises.
- Social media savvy: Showcase amazing experiences with captivating posts. Include your Viator “share with client” links to tours, making it easy to book activities in advance or on the go.
Spring Travel Trends
Spring is already in motion, and travelers are ready to explore! Keep these travel trends in mind for the season:
- Book in advance: 90% of travelers want to pre-book activities before they embark on their trips. Help them secure their dream itinerary and avoid sold-out experiences.
- Find their favorites: Cultural tours and historical experiences are in high demand this season. Use Viator’s powerful filters to find the perfect experience within our extensive selection.
- Fill the itinerary: Most travelers are booking up to 5 experiences per trip. Use Viator’s Curated Lists to craft personalized lists of recommendations for your clients to choose from.
Summertime Travel Inspiration
Long holiday weekends and summer vacations are just around the corner. Find inspiration in our top experiences around the world so your ideas are ready to share with clients.
- North America: Walk Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, experience the shorelines of Mexico, or check Niagara Falls off of your bucket list. Explore North America.
- Caribbean: Snorkel in St. John, try an ATV adventure in Aruba, or experience St. Lucian land and sea tours. Explore the Caribbean.
- Central & South America: Take a food walk through Puerto Rico, go on an island excursion in the Dominican Republic, or take a Colombian street art tour. Explore Central and South America.
- Europe: View breathtaking art at the Louvre, tour ancient Roman ruins, or take in history at the Tower of London. Explore Europe.
- Middle East & Africa: Tour the Atlas mountains from Marrakech, explore the souks of Dubai, and see penguins from Cape Town. Explore the Middle East and Africa.
- Asia & the Pacific Islands: Tour Ubud, Bali, take a tuk-tuk excursion in Bangkok, or try a DMZ trip from Seoul. Explore Asia and the Pacific Islands.
- Australia & New Zealand: Stargaze in the Pinnacles Desert, cruise the Milford Sound, or take a Blue Mountain day trip from Sydney. Explore Australia and New Zealand.
Book Experiences Anytime, Anywhere
Viator Travel Agents have the flexibility to book tours for clients before their trips or help them seize the moment by sharing links for them to book on the go.
- Book on travelagents.viator.com: Simplify the process for your clients by booking on their behalf on viator.com. This allows you to handle both the booking and communication with the tour operator, ensuring a seamless experience for your clients. If plans change, you can easily manage direct bookings within your Viator account.
- “Share with client” links: Earn commission on each booking made through your “share with client” links. Simply click the “share with client” button on any experience to generate your link and provide them with seamless booking options ahead of or during their trip! Your client will be able to make and manage the booking on their own, while you earn commission.
Turn Every Trip into a Memorable Adventure
Planning the perfect spring and summer trips for your clients isn’t just about finding the best flights and hotel. Whether it’s trying local cuisine or exploring cultural landmarks, experiences can turn an ordinary trip into an extraordinary one. Clients may forget the long flight or hotel stay, but they’ll remember these once-in-a-lifetime experiences for years to come. Join Viator’s Travel Agent Program today to access unmatched global supply and earn commission booking tours and activities for every type of client.
Ready to get started? Find peak season inspiration on Viator today.
