Sixty-eight percent of new travel consultants are now starting as independents rather than traditional employees. This is according to recent global data shared at Envoyages WorldWide conference.
What was once a niche route has become a movement and a reflection of how technology, consumer expectations, and career aspirations have collectively transformed what it means to be a travel professional.
Speed and specialisation win the dayClient behaviour is changing just as fast as technology. The average booking window the time from enquiry to departure has narrowed dramatically from three weeks pre-pandemic to around sevendays. Clients expect instant replies. Around 78 will book with whoever responds first. Independent agents can act immediately because they dont have to wait for corporate approval chains, and that agility allows them to convert business faster.
