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We asked Visitbritain for their top tips on how agents can maximise their skills for selling the UK.
How can travel agents improve their knowledge of Great Britain?
Visitbritain offers all agents access to our dedicated travel trade site http://trade.visitbritain.com. Here you will find detailed itineraries for regional Britain exploring our vibrant, cultural cities; delving into the Great British countryside; showcasing adventure activities as well as those highlighting the history of Royal Britain.
What kind of training is available for Australian agents wanting to sell Great Britain, and how can they sign up?
Visitbritain operates an online Britagent training program www.britagent.com to allow the travel trade to build and improve their product knowledge of Britain. The website has modules featuring the latest British products to help you stay ahead of the competition and sell more. It offers tips on how to increase commission, where to find the best value for your customers, and exclusive discounts and offers only available to our Britagent graduates. You can learn in your own time and at your own pace. If you stop during a lesson, when you next login you’ll be able to pick up where you left off. The Britagent certification is a recognised qualification overseas agents can use to display their knowledge and skills.
Any recommendations for first time travellers?
■Explore London’s cultural side such as taking in a West End Show or visiting the free, world-class museums, historic houses and stunning art galleries. ■Shopping along London’s most famous shopping streets in the West End – Oxford Street, Regent Street and Carnaby Street. ■Explore London by Tube to such iconic places as The Royal Botanic Gardens beside the River Thames in Kew, or Notting Hill, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden or even Kensington Palace. ■Take a guided tour of historic London pubs with your very own Blue Badge Tourist Guide. It’s a great way to experience traditional London pubs and get an insight into London’s history. ■Consider trips around London such as the Cotswolds and Bath, the seaside village of Brighton, and historic sites of Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral or the university towns of Cambridge and Oxford.
What makes Great Britain a unique destination?
From London’s iconic landmarks to enjoying a traditional afternoon tea or uncovering centuries of history and culture in one of the many castles and museums, the possibilities are endless.