{Anthem Travel} Travel Tuesday!
This weeks Travel Tuesday is a bit different. Remember the Travel Agent I talked about a few weeks ago??... Megan Austin? Well I took her business portrait head shots for her. She was published in a local Arizona Magazine, called ImagesAZ. Along with information on her Travel Agency one of my portraits I took of her was published with the article. Above are a few of her head-shots I took.
Below is the article that was published in ImagesAZ. http://imagesaz.com/blogs/viewBlog/590/anthem-travel--megan-austin-owner
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Anthem Travel :: Megan Austin, Owner
All You Need Is Your Suitcase Your travel agent has your trip ready for you
Megan Austin wants to help you get away.
She is the owner and operator of Anthem Travel. As a travel agent, she’s somebody you want to know when you’re ready to start planning your next vacation.
Megan and her husband, a Phoenix police officer, moved to Anthem in 2008. They love the great outdoor spaces, the lack of hustle and bustle, the availability of so many family-oriented activities, and that it is such a great place to raise their son, Daniel, and daughter, Gabrielle, ages seven and three, respectively. And with travel always in mind, they enjoy the access to Northern Arizona for weekend excursions.
Prior to opening Anthem Travel, Megan used her travel and hospitality degree from Rhode Island’s Johnson and Wales University to work in Phoenix hotels and resorts. She then worked for a travel agency for several years where she found her love of helping people plan their vacations.
“I like sending people on their dream trip and hearing about it and seeing pictures of the trip after,” said Megan. “And I wanted to keep doing it, but on my terms and with a higher level of customer service.”
She’s building her business one happy traveler at a time.
“I’m always asked what exactly I do for people now that the Internet makes travel so accessible,” said Megan. “If you want to take a great vacation, but you don’t have time or want to spend hours researching airfare and connections, comparison shopping, finding the right maps, booking excursions, and managing all the details, then you want a travel agent.”
When Megan meets with a client interested in booking a vacation she finds out:
~ Where they picture themselves if they don’t have an exact destination in mind.
~ What they want to do on their vacation, i.e., be active, lay on a beach, etc.
~ What their interests are.
~ How far they want to travel.
~ How much they want to spend.
~ How involved they want to be in the planning.
“I work with my clients until we reach an itinerary or package that meets their expectations,” said Megan. “And it doesn’t matter how much time on my part that takes.”
“I know the vendors, the shortcuts, and the tips. I do the comparison shopping, have experience in the industry, and know the track records of these vendors,” said Megan. “I spend the time and do the work so my clients don’t have to. And they can count on me to be there to answer their questions, help with every aspect of their trip and make sure they have the best trip possible. Those aren’t things you can count on with your Internet vacation package.”
So how does Megan get paid? After deposit and final payment are made on a client’s vacation package, Megan gets a commission paid to her by the tour or cruise company. You don’t pay any more for the package than if you were to book it yourself online, and you get the extra help of a professional travel agent.
As Megan builds her Anthem-based business, she has big plans for the residents of Anthem. One thing she is working on is creating fun and convenient day-trip packages. These pre-planned group trips will leave right from Anthem to a variety of places, including Arizona destinations and farther.
“One thing I’ve learned from being in business for myself is that excellent customer service is the most important thing. Vacations are very precious to everyone. It’s time spent with family, spouses, friends, etc., so new memories can be created and special occasions can be celebrated.”
Anthem Travel
Anthem, AZ 85086
623.444.5406
info@anthemtravel.com
www.anthemtravel.com
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Go check her out!! Tell her Kristin sent you! =)
Have a great day!!!
Megan Austin wants to help you get away.
She is the owner and operator of Anthem Travel. As a travel agent, she’s somebody you want to know when you’re ready to start planning your next vacation.
Megan and her husband, a Phoenix police officer, moved to Anthem in 2008. They love the great outdoor spaces, the lack of hustle and bustle, the availability of so many family-oriented activities, and that it is such a great place to raise their son, Daniel, and daughter, Gabrielle, ages seven and three, respectively. And with travel always in mind, they enjoy the access to Northern Arizona for weekend excursions.
Prior to opening Anthem Travel, Megan used her travel and hospitality degree from Rhode Island’s Johnson and Wales University to work in Phoenix hotels and resorts. She then worked for a travel agency for several years where she found her love of helping people plan their vacations.
“I like sending people on their dream trip and hearing about it and seeing pictures of the trip after,” said Megan. “And I wanted to keep doing it, but on my terms and with a higher level of customer service.”
She’s building her business one happy traveler at a time.
“I’m always asked what exactly I do for people now that the Internet makes travel so accessible,” said Megan. “If you want to take a great vacation, but you don’t have time or want to spend hours researching airfare and connections, comparison shopping, finding the right maps, booking excursions, and managing all the details, then you want a travel agent.”
When Megan meets with a client interested in booking a vacation she finds out:
~ Where they picture themselves if they don’t have an exact destination in mind.
~ What they want to do on their vacation, i.e., be active, lay on a beach, etc.
~ What their interests are.
~ How far they want to travel.
~ How much they want to spend.
~ How involved they want to be in the planning.
“I work with my clients until we reach an itinerary or package that meets their expectations,” said Megan. “And it doesn’t matter how much time on my part that takes.”
“I know the vendors, the shortcuts, and the tips. I do the comparison shopping, have experience in the industry, and know the track records of these vendors,” said Megan. “I spend the time and do the work so my clients don’t have to. And they can count on me to be there to answer their questions, help with every aspect of their trip and make sure they have the best trip possible. Those aren’t things you can count on with your Internet vacation package.”
So how does Megan get paid? After deposit and final payment are made on a client’s vacation package, Megan gets a commission paid to her by the tour or cruise company. You don’t pay any more for the package than if you were to book it yourself online, and you get the extra help of a professional travel agent.
As Megan builds her Anthem-based business, she has big plans for the residents of Anthem. One thing she is working on is creating fun and convenient day-trip packages. These pre-planned group trips will leave right from Anthem to a variety of places, including Arizona destinations and farther.
“One thing I’ve learned from being in business for myself is that excellent customer service is the most important thing. Vacations are very precious to everyone. It’s time spent with family, spouses, friends, etc., so new memories can be created and special occasions can be celebrated.”
Anthem Travel
Anthem, AZ 85086
623.444.5406
info@anthemtravel.com
www.anthemtravel.com
_______________________________________________________________
Go check her out!! Tell her Kristin sent you! =)
Have a great day!!!
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