{"id":28605,"date":"2021-07-23T10:02:02","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T09:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=28605"},"modified":"2021-07-23T11:43:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T10:43:37","slug":"national-travel-agents-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/national-travel-agents-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Why National Travel Agents Day Has Never Been More Important"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d534e8456d4\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69d534e8456d4\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d534e8456d4\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/national-travel-agents-day\/#Industry_workers_across_the_UK_are_coming_together_on_23_July_to_celebrate_National_Travel_Agents_Day_and_its_never_been_more_necessary\" title=\"Industry workers across the UK are coming together on 23 July to celebrate National Travel Agents Day, and it&#8217;s never been more necessary.\">Industry workers across the UK are coming together on 23 July to celebrate National Travel Agents Day, and it&#8217;s never been more necessary.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/national-travel-agents-day\/#So_whats_happening_on_the_big_day\" title=\"So, what\u2019s happening on the big day?\">So, what\u2019s happening on the big day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/national-travel-agents-day\/#What_are_Blue_Bay_getting_up_to\" title=\"What are Blue Bay getting up to?\">What are Blue Bay getting up to?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/national-travel-agents-day\/#The_industry_shape\" title=\"The industry shape\">The industry shape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/national-travel-agents-day\/#Reflection\" title=\"Reflection\">Reflection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/national-travel-agents-day\/#Contemplation\" title=\"Contemplation\">Contemplation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry_workers_across_the_UK_are_coming_together_on_23_July_to_celebrate_National_Travel_Agents_Day_and_its_never_been_more_necessary\"><\/span>Industry workers across the UK are coming together on 23 July to celebrate National Travel Agents Day, and it&#8217;s never been more necessary.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">In a year that has taken so much from so many, <strong>National Travel Agents Day<\/strong> has given travel professionals an opportunity to come together.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">Coronavirus has continued to throw up challenge after challenge over the past 18 months, especially to those who rely on getting away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">The industry has discovered that<strong> quarantine and holidays don\u2019t mix<\/strong>. And with government support being little and far between, the sector must look at itself on National Travel Agents Day to celebrate togetherness and look back on the year that wasn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28608\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28608\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-28608 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/07\/National-Travel-Agent-Day-UK-1600x800.jpg\" alt=\"National-Travel-Agent-Day-UK-800x400\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/National-Travel-Agent-Day-UK-1600x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/National-Travel-Agent-Day-UK-1600x800-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">National Travel Agents Day has never been more important<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_whats_happening_on_the_big_day\"><\/span>So, what\u2019s happening on the big day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">Event organisers, Intrepid Travel, will be hosting a 24-hour cycle ride. After all who doesn\u2019t want to get on a bike and cycle for ages in the midst of a blistering UK heatwave?<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">They\u2019re also encouraging travel agencies across the UK to get involved with the big day and hold their own events.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">The fun and games will be <strong>aimed at raising funds for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abtalifeline.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\">ABTA Lifeline<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itaabenevolentfund.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ITAA Benevolent Fund<\/a><\/strong> in Ireland. Who work to help agents who are continuing to struggle during the pandemic.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Blue_Bay_getting_up_to\"><\/span>What are Blue Bay getting up to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">We\u2019re happy to stand with our travel brethren in this time of, particularly intense, austerity. While we have found our own way through, what continues to be, an awful storm. We absolutely understand the importance of having togetherness in this industry we all love.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">From a business perspective, Blue Bay CEO Alistair Rowland has continued to assure us, and the wider industry, <strong>our company is in a safe place<\/strong> due to its strong funding, despite the unique and significant challenges of 2020 bleeding in 2021. Many brilliant Agents and Tour Operator\u2019s won\u2019t be so fortunate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28610\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28610\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28610\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alistair-rowland.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Bay CEO, Alistair Rowland has always been forthright with the business's position \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alistair-rowland.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/alistair-rowland-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blue Bay CEO, Alistair Rowland has always been forthright with the business&#8217;s position<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">Through strong support via our incredible customers, team members, and supportive Board, <strong>Blue Bay has been able to continue its ambitious growth plans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">Those plans included <strong>expanded office space, recruitment drives, and an increased focus on our homeworker growth opportunity<\/strong>. In collaboration with our dedicated in-house team, we&#8217;ve been able to continually deliver excellence to our customers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_industry_shape\"><\/span>The industry shape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">While Blue Bay has been able to negotiate its way through this tough period, thus far, it\u2019s extremely important to remember there are businesses that haven\u2019t been so fortunate. <strong>Which is\u00a0why this day is so important<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">In a world that started looking more towards refunding than spending and isolation instead of flying, going on holiday never felt further out of reach.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">However, on occasions like National Travel Agents Day, the industry is presented with the rare chance to come together for two important activities. Reflection and contemplation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflection\"><\/span>Reflection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">While the last thing anyone wants to do is relive the difficulties of the last 18 months, it\u2019s important that we also see it for what it was. Extremely tough, yes, but also speckled with <strong>golden moments of togetherness and progression<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">We danced with Mr Motivator and were able to <strong>set up our incredible <a title=\"Blue Bay Travel Announce Chairman\u2019s Club Initiative\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/01\/chairmans-club\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chairman\u2019s Club initiative<\/a> <\/strong>and the subsequent lines of contact therein. This progression was key for us being able to understand our customers&#8217; needs, and their thirst for real information rather than Government mixed messaging.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28609\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28609\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28609\" src=\"https:\/\/blogimg.bluebaytravel.co.uk\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dress-up.jpg\" alt=\"We also enjoyed a good bit of dress-up\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dress-up.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dress-up-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We also enjoyed a good bit of dress-up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">But within that narrative of reflecting and customers\u2019 needs, we need to pay tribute to the<strong> incredible work completed in travel agents\u2019 customer service teams<\/strong> up and down the land.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">With <a title=\"Everything You Need To Know About The Government\u2019s Traffic Light System (Updated 8 May 2021)\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/05\/travel-traffic-light-system-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\">government advice<\/a> seemingly changing every day, it\u2019s never been more important to stay in the loop. Day in day out customer service teams worked through piles of holidays calling to rearrange and reiterate messages of support and reassurance for baffled customers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>EMEA managing director of the event organisers, Intrepid Travel, Zina Bencheikh<\/strong> said of the difficulties faced by the industry and customer service teams:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">A year on from the first National Travel Agent Day, the industry is continuing to face incredibly tough times. Agents have been working tirelessly to support their clients, negotiating complex and constantly changing rules. National Travel Agent Day is a fantastic opportunity to inject some positivity and bring people together across the industry<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contemplation\"><\/span>Contemplation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">Following on from Bencheikh\u2019s message of spreading some positivity, we also think it\u2019s important to learn the lessons from this past 18 months.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">We know customers, going forwards, will continue to support the industry wherever they can.<strong> Holidays will return<\/strong> and we all need to be ready for when that happens.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #000000;\">This industry we all love has survived many hardships. From ash clouds to business collapses, it\u2019s made of strong stuff and stronger people. Which leads us to believe we will make it through this latest tough patch together and be able to celebrate the pent-up demand when it comes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Industry workers across the UK are coming together on 23 July to celebrate National Travel Agents Day, and it&#8217;s never been more necessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101,"featured_media":28606,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[579],"tags":[371,1740,1741,1768,1769],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why National Travel Agents Day Has Never Been More Important - Blue Bay Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"National Travel Agents Day is celebrated on 23 July and this year it&#039;s never been more important to celebrate the support industry-wide.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/07\/national-travel-agents-day\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Why National Travel Agents Day Has Never Been More Important - 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