The TTG Travel Agent Tracker was launched in early April to chart the effects of the coronavirus crisis on the travel trade, and capture the ever-changing mood among – and experiences of – travel agents.
We felt it was important to continue this research into 2021, with agents participating on a fortnightly rather than weekly basis to document travel’s recovery from the pandemic.
The first agents 100 to sign up to the new panel will receive a free annual TTG+ membership, and there will also be opportunities to win monthly prizes for your participation.
What will be expected of you?
- Every fortnight, you will be sent a survey which should take no more than about five minutes for you to complete;
- The questions will focus on enquiries, bookings, destinations, and the support you have received from suppliers;
- The survey will be sent out on Friday afternoons, and you will have until 8am the following Tuesday to submit your answers.
How will you be rewarded for your time?
- If you’re lucky enough to claim one of the free annual TTG+ memberships, you’ll need to complete at least one Tracker survey a month in order for your membership to continue for the following month;
- The TTG+ membership will give you unlimited news access, as well as access to online events (live and on-demand), the TTG Supplier Directory Live, and Travel Agent Tracker analysis;
- Participants will be invited to join briefing calls with other members of the panel to hear about the latest data and trends, and share their experiences;
- All participating agents will have the chance to win one of three £50 Love2Shop vouchers every month.
Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis. To claim your place on the exclusive panel and receive the above benefits, please submit your details here.
James Chapple, TTG deputy news editor, said: "We launched the Tracker on 10 April with no visibility whatsoever of what the future would hold, and what a challenging and emotional journey it has been through the greatest crisis the sector has ever endured.
"More than 5,500 Tracker surveys have been completed over the 36 weeks since then, at an average of more than 150 responses a week. We truly are grateful to every agent who has participated, and we hope the findings have demonstrated how you are far from alone in the pain you have suffered.
"With cheaper, faster, better testing coming to market, and first of several Covid vaccines already being rolled out, there is cause for optimism in the new year, and we would be honoured if you were able to share your experiences with us as we look to #RestartTravel."
