It’s Friday – hooray! – but before you shut the office and start your well-deserved weekend, let’s take some time to get all metaphysical and ponder how 2017 will influence Travel Agents around the country.
Numerologically speaking, 2017 is a one year (2+0+1+7 = 10; 1+0 = 1), which signifies new beginnings, new ideas and new trends (such as these four travel trends that we’re predicting are going to peak in 2017).
Energetically, the spirit of 2017 can manifest in a new job, a new role or even a new business venture. So, for example, if you’ve ever fancied with the idea of being your own boss and becoming a Mobile Travel Agent, this is probably the year to give it a crack and take the plunge – the one energy is going to give you the push you need to start.
The new year is also going to be a year of change, leadership and progress, which also means that 2017 may be the year to take that next step in your career or put your hand up for any leadership/managerial roles that pop up around the office.
In terms of destinations, 2017 is going to a year where previously unexplored regions are going to become increasingly popular, such as Iceland, Iran and Ethiopia. It’s also going to be a year when new technologies – such as Virtual Reality and chatbots – dramatically change the travel industry.
Although these new innovations have already started making some impact on the industry, 2017 is going to be the year that it completely changes the game.
The new year is also, fundamentally, a time when our own uniqueness and identity should be celebrated and explored, leading to greater levels of self-confidence and self-acceptance – you’re going to need these qualities to embrace the change that 2017 spells for you. This is the year to pursue the things you are truly passionate about, and you’re encouraged to get some further training and education to take you to where you want to go, both personally and career wise.
All in all, 2017 is a year to make things happen, to be ambitious and to take that next step – wherever and whatever that may be.
It may also be the year Travel Agents strike back against the scourge of online booking websites…
In any case, here’s to an awesome 2017 folks!