🎙️ This week on Tales of a Travel Agent…
Jake and Becky are deep in Peaks chaos and feeling everything that comes with it — the bookings, the burnout, the pressure, the incentives, and the stats obsession that comes with January in travel.
From debating whether Peaks really matters anymore, to agents discounting holidays just to hit targets, the pair unpack the real impact of Peaks on homeworkers, retail agents and agency owners alike — and whether all those £5 vouchers are actually worth it.
Along the way, they cover:
✈️ The return of “traditional” Peaks and why this year feels different
💸 Margin vs volume and why desperation discounting is dangerous
🎁 Supplier incentives, reward trips and why fam trips aren’t always educational
🧠 Burnout, sleep scores and why Jake is absolutely shattered
🍰 A VERY civilised industry afternoon tea (with elite scones)
🎭 A theatre trip that went… slightly off script
📺 Travel TV chat including Accidental Tourist and shows that genuinely inspire travel
🎶 A call-out for listeners to finally make them some jingles
It’s honest, opinionated, funny and a little bit unhinged — exactly what January in travel feels like.
If you’ve ever questioned Peaks pressure, incentives, or why everyone suddenly wants to talk about data… this one’s for you.
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