Avanti Destinations has introduced a new version of its recently launched InstaQuote vacation planning app, designed specifically for travel advisors to use as a white-labeled lead generation tool.
The platform allows advisors to embed a branded InstaQuote link or QR code—without Avanti branding—on their websites, emails or social media channels, enabling prospective clients to begin designing independent vacations in Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, Central and South America, North Africa and the Middle East.
“No one else offers anything like this,” said Nate Guilfoyle, Director of Web Services at Avanti, in a media statement. “We surveyed more than 400 advisors to find out what they needed, and the response so far—it’s been live on a limited basis for six weeks—is enthusiastic.”
Helping Advisors Build Their Business
The tool is particularly useful for new advisors who have no existing referral network and for host agencies looking to offer something to their advisors. Guilfoyle says the new tool “puts the fun back into trip planning for the consumer, who can generate several different possibilities to discuss with their advisor.”
Consumers cannot customize or book the results; that can only be done by the advisor on Avanti’s portal after the client and advisor connect.
Consumer-Friendly Tool
Through the tool, consumers can choose between two options: “build your own vacation” or a “crafted itinerary.” Crafted itineraries are pre-built FIT land packages that include popular tours, experiences and transfers. For those preferring a more customized trip, the “build your own” feature lets travelers select destinations and trip length, with suggested experiences automatically included.
Once a client submits their preferences, both the traveler and advisor receive an email with a preliminary itinerary. From there, advisors can further refine the proposal, adjust pricing, add services and manage communications directly through Avanti’s portal.
Leads generated are automatically tracked in the advisor’s portal workspace, where they can update status notes and share itinerary iterations with clients. The tool is mobile- and desktop-friendly and can be used by any advisor, regardless of whether they are currently registered with Avanti.
Registration, however, is required to customize itineraries or complete bookings. Avanti also offers advisors a selection of customizable Facebook posts to help promote the tool.
To schedule a demo of InstaQuote, contact [email protected] or contact an Avanti regional sales director.
For more information, visit planyourtraveltoday.com. To visit the Avant travel advisor portal, visit book.avantidestinations.com.
