As the holiday season approaches, many of us are inclined to start winding down and coasting through the final months of the year. After all, it’s a time when we look forward to taking some well-deserved time off and relaxing. However, before you start slipping into holiday mode, it’s important to remember that there are still two full months left in the year. This is a great opportunity to review your year-to-date performance and see if there are any areas where you can push yourself to achieve even greater success.
At Questex, the publishers of Luxury Travel Advisor, our CEO Paul Miller recently conducted a quarterly Town Hall conference where he highlighted team performances, recent wins, and upcoming projects to focus on. One phrase that he often emphasizes in these meetings is, “99 percent of the goal is not the goal.” This means that if you set out to achieve a certain goal and you fall just short of it, you haven’t quite hit the mark you were aiming for. It’s a reminder to keep striving for excellence and not to settle for anything less than your best.
In a recent Town Hall, Paul stressed the importance of reviewing your plans every single day and being willing to try new things in the fourth quarter. He also encouraged team members to stay focused on their goals and to move on to the next opportunity if they’re not making progress with a particular account or product. This focus on constant improvement and pushing past obstacles is something that we can all apply to our own efforts as we approach the end of the year.
It’s important not to lose sight of the opportunities that are still available to us in the final stretch of 2023. For those in the travel industry, there is a chance to reach out to potential clients who may be considering a winter getaway. Even if their preferred destination is fully booked, consider proposing an alternative closer to home. With the momentum that the travel industry has gained in 2023, there is a real opportunity to make this year the best one yet.
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In the words of my father, “The difference between ‘try’ and ‘triumph’ is a little ‘umph’.” This is a great reminder to roll up our sleeves, get creative, and put in that extra effort to make the most of the remaining months of the year. By doing so, you can potentially turn 2023 into your new high-water mark.
As we prepare to close out the year, it’s also important to remember to plan for a strong start in 2024. However, let’s not underestimate the potential of the final months of 2023. By staying focused, being willing to try new things, and putting in that extra effort, we can achieve incredible things before the year is over.
As you consider your own goals and aspirations for the rest of the year, be sure to check out some related articles on Luxury Travel Advisor, including “The Magic of Family Travel”, “Largay Travel Vision Conference 2023 Concludes”, “Skill-Stacking, Unique Abilities and Becoming the Best”, and “Private Tour Industry Could Experience Boom in 2024”. These articles offer insights and inspiration that can help you finish the year strong and set the stage for an even better 2024.
