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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 13 MIN

High Maintenance vs High Value: Auditing your Agents as a Local Operator or Accommodation

from The Sustainability Edge: Your Tourism Podcast · host Samantha Smits

In previous episodes, we discussed why it is important to carefully choose your supply chain partners to protect your business contracts.In this episode, Samantha Smits shifts the focus and looks at international agents from a local business perspective. Learn how to review your partnerships in a practical, data driven way. Discover how to spot agents that take up too much time with endless emails and low profit margins, so you can focus on the partnerships that truly add value to your business.Connect with Samantha Smits on LinkedIn or her website.Are you a tourism CEO looking to protect your international contracts and cut daily operational costs? Download your free copy of the B2B Tourism Blueprint here to stop cash leaks, satisfy international agents, and stay ahead of strict compliance rules.Ready for direct advice? You can plan a Match Call with me here.Love the show? Please follow, rate, and review The Sustainability Edge: Your Tourism Podcast on your favourite podcast app. Your support helps us reach more visionary leaders in the industry.The Sustainability Edge is hosted by Samantha Smits, your guide to turning sustainability into a competitive edge.

In previous episodes, we discussed why it is important to carefully choose your supply chain partners to protect your business contracts. In this episode, Samantha Smits shifts the focus and looks at international agents from a local business perspective. Learn how to review your partnerships in a practical, data driven way. Discover how to spot agents that take up too much time with endless emails and low profit margins, so you can focus on the partnerships that truly add value to your busin...

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