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Advisors Contend With Tight Supply, Rising Prices
July 27, 2021
Demand for all destinations, including National Parks, is off the charts, advisors say. Photo: Vlad Turchenko / Shutterstock.com
Consumers are ready to travel after months of being told to stay home, and many want to go now. But they can’t always get what they want or the prices they expect, and travel advisors have the unpleasant task of delivering the news.
“Demand is really crazy right now,” said Lauren Cardinale, CTA, owner of Travel Design Co. in New Orleans. “I feel like we re real estate agents in a seller’s market: ‘Come to the table with cash in hand ready to purchase.’ If you wait, your room type or flight may be unavailable or may have increased several hundred dollars. We are watching inventory disappear in front of our eyes.”