Merge into your Next Adventure - Join the Journey!
Merge into your Next Adventure - Join the Journey!
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At Merge TRAVEL, our business model does not rely solely on commissions paid after travel.
Why?
Charging a "service fee" to design travel is the new industry standard - particularly, for travel advisers who create customized itineraries.
The planning/design fee (or, "service fee"), not only compensates us for the considerable time that is required preparing an itinerary before any booking deposits are paid, but it allows us the freedom to book beyond "commissionable products."
When Travel Advisors book travel, as an incentive, hotels, cruise lines, tour companies, and travel suppliers pay a commission as a “thank you” for selling their product. The percentage varies - considerably.
When advisors do not charge a “service fee,” they might be largely motivated to select a product (hotel, tour, experience) based on the commission rate, rather than what creates the best travel experience for their client. And that does not align with our mission: to create a unique, amazing travel experience.
Our Design Fee (or, “service fee”) is your insurance that we will make authentic decisions based on our knowledge aligned with your travel style.
If you prefer boutique hotels, we will find the perfect fit without consideration of related commission. If we find tours/experiences that we know you will enjoy, we will include all the necessary details for you to enjoy that on your trip - even when there is no associated commission.
And, airfare? Airlines , rarely, pay any commission. The only compensation for the time and energy in researching/booking airfare would be tied to the design fee.
The Design Fee is also important as it defines a professional working relationship between the client and the travel professional. If you are "price-shopping", we are happy to provide a reasonable range for the type of trip you are planning,
When you ready to engage with our planning services, the payment of the Design Fee will kick of the Design Process, and you will officially make your way onto our Design Calendar.
We deliver your vacation itinerary on an easy-to-use app for use by everyone in your travel group. It will contain all your travel vouchers, hotel information, airline details, tours/dining.
Additionally, each vacation we plan includes hours of research, plotting, planning, and reserving including:
When we are not planning vacations, we are constantly researching:
Continuing education events require hours of time (and financial investment), but help us further our expertise of the industry and suppliers.
Meetings with travel partners deepen our understanding of their offerings that help elevate our client’s travel experiences.
Most importantly, we save you time. Our client demographic is compiled of a high percentage of professionals and business owners who value their time.
They understand that outsourcing their travel planning is a smart decision because their time is more valuable spent on their own business, their families or pursing their own hobbies.
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