Aesthetically Me Travels

07/18/2024

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07/17/2024

Don’t forget to grab your ticket 🎟

“You ain’t nothin’ but a piece of cheese with out the corners” ( voice)

“Alright, Alright, Allrriigghht” 🤪🤣😭

Kansas City ♥️💛 Kevin Hart will be performing 🎤 L I V E in Kansas City, Missouri on my birthday!

⏰ 8:00 pm
🗓 Friday Aug 2, 2024
📍Starlight Theatre Kansas City
4600 Starlight Rd, Kcmo

Grab your tickets before it’s too late it’s sure to sell out fast! 👇🏾

Aesthetically Me Travels

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07/17/2024

Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium 🐠🪸

📍500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, Mo

A little over 3 hours away from Downtown Kansas City ❤️💛

07/17/2024

World Emoji Day
🗓 July 17, 2024

How are you feeling today? Drop an emoji down in the comments below 👇🏾

07/17/2024

Summer date night ideas ☀️

07/16/2024

Travel agencies generate revenue through a variety of streams, ensuring they can offer comprehensive services to travelers while maintaining profitability.

Here's an outlook of the main revenue streams for travel agencies 👇🏾

💰 Commissions

1️⃣ Airlines- Airlines often pay travel agencies a commission for selling their tickets. While many major airlines have reduced or eliminated these commissions over the years, some still offer them, particularly for premium and business-class tickets.

2️⃣ Hotels- Hotels typically offer commissions to travel agencies for bookings. These commissions can vary depending on the hotel's policy and the agreement with the travel agency.

3️⃣ Cruises- Cruise lines usually pay attractive commissions to travel agents as they rely heavily on them for bookings.

4️⃣ Car Rentals- Car rental companies may offer commissions to travel agencies for booking rentals.

💵 Service Fees

1️⃣ Booking Fees- Travel agencies often charge clients a service fee for booking flights, hotels, rental cars, and other travel arrangements. This fee compensates for the time and expertise involved in planning the trip.

2️⃣ Consultation Fees- Some agencies charge a fee for consulting services, especially for complex itineraries or specialized travel plans such as luxury, adventure, or corporate travel.

⬆️ Markups

1️⃣ Package Markups- When travel agencies create travel packages (including flights, accommodation, and activities), they often add a markup to the total cost. This markup is an additional revenue stream over and above the actual cost of the individual components.

2️⃣ Group Travel- For group bookings, agencies can negotiate lower rates due to bulk purchasing and then sell these packages at a higher price to individual travelers within the group.

💲 Ancillary Sales

1️⃣ Travel Insurance- Agencies sell travel insurance policies to clients, earning a commission from the insurance provider.

2️⃣ Tours and Activities- Agencies can book tours, activities, and excursions for clients and earn commissions or markups on these services.

3️⃣ Visa and Passport Services- Assisting clients with obtaining visas and passports can be another revenue stream, either through service fees or by partnering with visa service providers.

4️⃣ Loyalty Programs- Some agencies participate in loyalty programs with airlines, hotels, and other service providers, earning points or rewards that can be converted into revenue or discounts.

🌎 Corporate Travel Management

1️⃣ Managed Travel Programs- For corporate clients, travel agencies can offer managed travel programs, where they handle all aspects of business travel for a company. These programs often come with service fees or retainer fees.

2️⃣ Savings Sharing- Some corporate travel agencies operate on a savings-sharing model, where they split the savings achieved through negotiated rates and efficient travel management with the client company.

🤝 Partnerships and Affiliations

1️⃣ Preferred Supplier Agreements- Travel agencies often have preferred supplier agreements with certain airlines, hotel chains, and tour operators, earning higher commissions or incentives for directing more business to these partners.

2️⃣ Affiliate Programs- Agencies can earn commissions by participating in affiliate programs where they refer clients to third-party travel-related services and products.

07/16/2024

What type of traveler are you? 🤔

A. Urban Explorer
B. Wellness Seeker
C. Medical Voyager
D. Cultural Enthusiast

Drop it down in the comments section below

07/16/2024

😅 Guilty

07/15/2024

📍 Aruba : Iberostar Grand Aruba

This brand new luxury resort opened this year at Eagle Beach, better known as One Happy Island 🌊

This spot has it all:

• 🍽️ Seven restaurants
• 🍹 Four bars plus a lobby bar
• 🌊 Infinity pools
• 🏊 Three swimming pools
• 🛎️ Butler service
• 🧖🏾‍♀️Spa
• ⛳ 18-hole golf course
• 🎰 Casino
• 🏖️ Beach bar

This is definitely giving girls’ trip, baecation, solo trip vibes!

07/11/2024

♋️ Cancer individuals are known for their deep emotional connections, love for home, family, and appreciation of comfort. They often seek destinations that offer a sense of security, beauty, and opportunities for introspection.

Here’s a few destinations that would resonate with the nurturing and sensitive nature of Cancer👇🏾

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Scottish Highlands, Scotland
The Scottish Highlands offer rugged environments, historic castles, and a sense of timeless beauty. The natural beauty and serene environment are ideal for relaxation and introspection

🇫🇷 Provence, France
Provence’s lavender fields, charming villages, and serene countryside provide a perfect retreat. The region’s peaceful ambiance is ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation.

🛶 Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville's blend of artistic culture and warm hospitality makes it an ideal destination. Blue Ridge Mountains, Ashville NC provide a peaceful backdrop for relaxation and outdoor activities

Tips and advice for traveling during Cancer season 👇🏾

• Engage in reflective activities- Plan activities that allow for introspection and connection with nature, such as meditation, yoga, or journaling.

•Embrace spontaneity- While it's important to have a plan, allow for some flexibility in your schedule to explore and enjoy unexpected experiences.

•Don't forget to capture memories- Take plenty of photos and keep a travel journal to document your experiences and emotions, creating lasting memories.

07/11/2024

Kansas City ♥️💛

Grape Decisions 🍇 | Wine Tasting & Vineyards Edition 🍷

07/11/2024

Happy day 🗓 July 10, 2024

Kansas City ♥️💛

Are you looking for the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing pina colada today? Check out these local bars to sip on this tropical treat! 🌸

1. Monarch Cocktail Bar & Lounge
2. Swordfish Tom’s
3. Percheron Rooftop Bar
4. Char Bar- Westport
5. The Drunken Worm
6. The Fontaine Hotel Rooftop Lounge
7. Harry’s Country Club

07/11/2024

I want to go wine tasting at a vineyard 🍷