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Shy Bredewold on having one point of contact, insurance mistakes, and the myth of the “optimal” time to book tickets (Safe Travels #32)

June 12, 2020 By Damian Tysdal

This show I am joined by Shy Bredewold from OdysseanTravel.com.

Shy is a travel advisor and shares what he has learned in helping travelers plans their vacations, common mistakes, and myths to debunk.

Shy was a pleasure to chat with, and the show ran longer than many Safe Travels podcasts but he shares a lot of good tips and stories about the world of travel advisors. 

Selected Links from the Episode

  • Shy on LinkedIn
  • OdysseanTravel on Twitter
  • OdysseanTravel.com
  • American Society of Travel Advisors
  • Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)

Show Notes & Timestamps

  • Shy on the benefits of using an advisor 00:04:25
  • How “One point of contact” helps you 00:05:24
  • Shy’s proactive customer support 00:08:11
  • Benefits of using supplier credits 00:14:07
  • How advisors have access to different option 00:19:34
  • On the costs of using an advisor 00:25:49
  • How the commission model works 00:28:29
  • The myth of preferred suppliers=more commission 00:31:51
  • How to find a reputable advisor 00:35:32
  • Accreditations to look for in an advisor 00:38:19
  • General tips shy gives travelers 00:44:35
  • Common mistake of not having travel insurance 00:50:16
  • Travel insurance vs travel protection 00:55:54
  • The myth of “perfect time to book” 00:57:52

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About Damian Tysdal

Damian Tysdal is the founder of TravelInsuranceReview, and he believes travel insurance should be easier to understand. See more from Damian on Google+.

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