<p><strong>Dear Tammy: </strong>I'm having one of those days where I'm questioning everything.</p><p>You see, I've been reading your column since it started and been utilizing your tips. Business has improved a bit, of course, but overall, I keep reading social media posts or other articles about how people do not want to travel anymore, especially internationally. Travel is scary, or expensive, or they just don't have the time. They think that we aren't a necessity in someone's life, like food or housing.</p><p>At times, it's becoming a bummer just to get on the internet. How do you feel about this?</p><p>
</p><p><strong>Tammy:</strong> First of all, thank you for reading since we started this column, and we did so for a reason. It was to help travel agents improve business and get a better understanding of how consumers travel. By doing so, we can do a better job and provide better service.</p><p>You're right. Travel is scary and expensive, and many people just don't have the time.</p><p>But here's the funny part: According to new research, Americans spend FOUR YEARS of their life indulging in escapism, which means they want to get away from where they are currently.</p><p>Whether it be their job or their home life, they want to escape.</p><p><strong></strong> </div><p>Being a travel agent means working with all sorts of consumers and providing them with solutions that fit their situation.</p><p>Trust me, they want to travel.</p><p>Nearly a quarter of the survey participants worry they won't get a chance to indulge enough in real life adventure. Help them to make it happen.</p>
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