Widgety launches revamped cruise-and-tour search widget

Tech provider Widgety will be demonstrating an upgraded version of its cruise-and-tour search widget to agents at the annual conference of the Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers (Atas).

 

Damian Gevertz, Widgety director, will be at the event in Newport, south Wales, this week to showcase the tool to the trade.

 

“The widget is an easy-to-use tool which allows all agents, including those unfamiliar or new to selling cruises, to quickly find and share cruise and tour options with their customers. Agents can instantly find the answer to any customer queries, increasing efficiency,” he said.

 

“The widget mirrors the content which appears on Widgety, so agents can be confident that the information they are sharing with their customers is 100% accurate.

 

“Agents can filter by price, theme, date, ship, holiday type and more, ensuring that agents can efficiently find the perfect trip to match the specific needs of each customer. Agents can focus on selling, leaving the details and technology behind it to us.”

 

Agencies can customise which cruise and tour operators can appear in their search results, to ensure their offerings align with specific business goals.

 

“As agents are better equipped to find the perfect cruise for their customers, we anticipate this to lead to increased customer satisfaction and repeat bookings, increasing market share. This, in turn, will help the business grow and thrive,” he added.

 

He said the touring and adventure sector is “extremely important” for Widgety as the demand for these trips grows.

 

“Many customers who book a cruise will look to incorporate tours or other adventures at each port to make the most of their holiday,” he said.

 

“Therefore we feel it is more important than ever to provide both cruise and tour content in one easy-to-use platform, through one streamlined search.

 

“This saves agents from having to use multiple content providers, as Widgety becomes their indispensable one-stop solution when searching for the perfect holiday for their customers.

 

“Widgety has supported Atas since it launched in 2017. We feel that the variety of agents and operators at the conference provides a wonderful opportunity to share the widget with key members of the industry and receive feedback.”

 

He said he believes that the Cruise and Tour Search Widget is the only tool on the market which combines cruises and tours in a single search.

 

“The widget allows agents to combine cruises with pre or post cruise extensions or tours, creating the perfect holiday for each and every customer - even if the cruise is just one part of that holiday,” he said.

 

“At the Atas conference trade fair, we will be offering live demonstrations of the product in action, and will be able to answer any questions that agents may have.

 

“We will also be giving away two free one-year subscriptions to the Cruise and Tour Search Widget - just stop by our stand to enter the prize draw.”