I will add a Plus1 to what WW said. I travel frequently and some things I look at are the encounters and ISO threads....they give a good indication as to the hobby activity level. Also, when I was first traveling, I found it quite helpful if one of my FIRST day clients wrote an encounter experience right away, it definitely increased interest in that area.
So yes, your experiences in an encounter are valuable not just to the ladies, but to yourselves as well
Stay safe and have fun. Peace and Karma ✌
Majic