Leverage the AI-powered Travel Planner – ASTRA
Your Professional AI Advantage in the ChatGPT Era
Finally, AI That Works FOR You, Not Against You
While your customers are experimenting with ChatGPT, you’ll be equipped with professional-grade AI tools designed specifically for travel agents. ASTRA levels the playing field and then tips it in your favour.
The New Reality of Travel Sales
Your customers have changed. They arrive armed with AI-generated itineraries, having “researched” for hours on ChatGPT. They expect you to know everything they’ve discovered, and more.
Your advantage needs to change, too. ASTRA ensures you’re not just keeping pace with AI-informed customers. You’re surpassing their expectations with professional tools they simply don’t have access to.
Rich Media Integration
- Instant access to destination videos
- Interactive maps for visual planning
- Image galleries for inspiration boards
Time-Saving Workflows
- Save and categorise research projects
- Build your personal knowledge library
- Quick-access templates for common requests
How ASTRA Transforms Your Business:
✓ Instant Expertise – Sound knowledgeable about any destination, instantly
- Research Bali whilst discussing Botswana safaris
- Answer unexpected questions with confidence
- Never lose a sale to “I’ll research and come back”
✓ Professional Positioning – Stand out as the tech-forward expert
- Offer research capabilities customers can’t access
- Present proposals that outshine ChatGPT printouts
- Build reputation as an innovative professional
✓ Time Liberation – Focus on what matters most
- Cut research time
- Prepare for appointments in minutes, not hours
- Handle more enquiries without burning out
✓ Competitive Edge – Win against online and high-street competition
- Offer AI-powered research as your unique service
- Create detailed proposals that build trust
Close sales in first appointments
AI-Powered Travel Search: Built for Professionals
- Complex multi-destination itinerary planning in seconds
- Seasonal insights and timing optimisation
- Off-the-beaten-path suggestions that surprise and delight
Professional Enhancement Features
- Travel-Specific Intelligence – Trained on successful prompts, itineraries, and holiday results
- Seasonality Logic – Knows when destinations shine (and when they don’t)
- Budget Intelligence – Realistic cost expectations built in
- Complexity Handling – Multi-generational, accessibility needs, special interests
For Retail Travel Agents
How ASTRA Transforms Your Business:
Your Challenges:
- Competing with online giants and DIY bookers
- Limited time for research whilst running your business
- Keeping up with endless destination updates
- Building authority in a crowded market
1. Instant Expertise –
Sound knowledgeable about any destination, instantly
- Research Bali whilst discussing Botswana safaris
- Answer unexpected questions with confidence
- Never lose a sale to “I’ll research and come back”
2. Professional Positioning –
Stand out as the tech-forward expert
- Offer research capabilities customers can’t access
- Present proposals that outshine ChatGPT printouts
- Build reputation as an innovative professional
3. Time Liberation –
Focus on what matters most
- Cut research time
- Prepare for appointments in minutes, not hours
- Handle more enquiries without burning out
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4. Competitive Edge –
Win against online and high-street competition
- Offer AI-powered research as your unique service
- Create detailed proposals that build trust
- Close sales in first appointments
For Homeworker Travel Consultants
1. Your 24/7 Research Partner –
Never feel alone in your business
- Instant second opinion on complex itineraries
- Confidence boost when handling unfamiliar destinations
- Professional backup during video consultations
2. Work-Life Balance –
Efficient workflows that respect your time
- Research complex trips without sacrificing family evenings
- Prepare for next day’s calls in minutes
3. Professional Presence –
Project expertise from anywhere
- Create stunning proposals from your kitchen table
- Access enterprise-level research tools
- Maintain consortium quality standards effortlessly
4. Consortium Competitive Advantage –
Stand out within your network
- Become the go-to agent for complex requests
- Share unique insights at consortium meetings
- Exceed head office expectations
For Call Centre Travel Agents
1. Your Challenges:
- Strict handle time targets versus quality service
- High call volumes with diverse destinations
- Limited research time between calls
- Pressure to convert on first contact
2. Speed Without Sacrifice –
Meet targets whilst exceeding expectations
- Research while customers explain requirements
- Generate options in real-time during calls
- Reduce post-call research time to zero
3. First Call Resolution –
Convert enquiries immediately
- Answer destination questions instantly
- Create compelling options on the spot
- Build trust through immediate expertise
4. Confidence Under Pressure –
Handle any destination, any time
- No more “let me research and call you back”
- Support for complex multi-destination requests
- Professional answers to ChatGPT comparisons
5. Performance Metrics –
Improve your stats across the board
- Higher conversion rates
- Reduced handle times
- Increased customer satisfaction scores
- More positive mystery shopper feedback
Frequently Asked Questions from Agents
Q: Will this make my job redundant? A: Quite the opposite. ASTRA handles the time-consuming research, so you can focus on what AI can’t do: build relationships, provide ATOL protection, access exclusive rates, and deliver personal service.
Q: I’m not technical. Can I still use this? A: If you can use Google and email, you can use ASTRA.
Q: What if my customers find out I’m using AI? A: ASTRA is your professional tool, like your GDS or CRM. It enhances your expertise. You’re still the expert making recommendations.
Q: How does this compare to ChatGPT? A: ChatGPT is generic; ASTRA is specifically designed for travel professionals with features, templates, and workflows that match how you actually work.
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