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Increase Sales With Travel Incentives

 Many people are unsure of the travel industry. Travel agents are often believed to be the same as real estate agents. Becoming a travel agent or more specifically a home based travel agency is an exciting career change or retirement option. Some people do it full time while many do it as a part time business. A travel agent books travel for customers and paid by the suppliers a commission on the reservation. For bookings that suppliers do not pay a commission to a travel agent also can charge the customer a service fee for his / her time. An example is if you could book a hotel for a customer, the hotel would then send a check to the Office after the client checked out. Most hotels pay 10% of the price of the hotel before taxes and fees. A $ 100 per night hotel reservation would mean $ 10 night for the travel agency that made the reservation. This hotel would cost the same whether the customer uses a travel agent or book through the hotel directly. In many cases the travel agent can get a better price. It costs the customer nothing to use the travel agent unless the travel agent charges service fees. Can someone do this? To work with suppliers, you must have an account with the supplier. Most require an agency to hold an IATAN, CLIA or ARC number. IATAN stands for International Airlines Travel Agents Network. CLIA stands for Cruise Lines International Association. ARC stands for Airline Reporting Corporation. Each of these memberships requires different things including sales, money in the bank, experience or training in the industry, and membership fees. Many will require Errors and Omissions insurance of $ 1,000,000 or more. For the average travel agency, membership is not a possibility with some organizations so the agent will team up with an agency and works as an independent agent or outside agent. There are also advantages to working with an agency because most travel agents can not make enough in sales with a particular supplier to obtain higher commission levels and bonuses. Working with an agency with many agents can increase the commission percentages the agent may be due to the joint sale of all stakeholders in the firm. Support is also a very important aspect of being a successful agent. Agents who do not work with others tend to feel more isolated and have to learn to do everything solo. Since no agent can have the experience of being everywhere in the world or staying at any hotel or resort, with others you can get advice from is really helpful. The future of travel agencies is always questioned. The truth is the industry has changed in many ways. Some changes for the better, some for the worse. Many airlines have cut commissions for travel agents. But there are many other suppliers who will pay travel agents more than a decade ago. Cruises used to be booked by only the rich and now people in every income book cruises. Each year more and more people go on cruises. Most people say they want to go on a cruise at least once and many who attend her come, first home to want to book another. You can earn commission on many reservations. Hotels Rental Cars Tour Packages Cruises Some airline tickets International flights Travel Insurance Ground transportation including limos Attraction Tickets Train tickets People need all the travel arrangements at any time. Those who take road trips need hotel reservations. Those who need to travel on the airline industry need tickets, rental cars, and hotel. Families want to experience the holidays with their loved ones. People visit family and relatives. Most people who win money say they will use them to take a nice vacation. Newly married couple go on honeymoon. You are not selling something that is difficult to sell. People contact you for help, you are not calling them or approaching them trying to sell them something they do not want. Educating the public is the most important thing any travel agent must do. Most people put travel agents in the same category as real estate agents. They think it costs extra to use a travel agent. This is not true. In many cases, a travel agent can get a better rate than the general public through the suppliers who work only with travel agents. Many people do not know all the options to book a holiday. A good travel agent does. When people are educated on how an agent gets paid, they are more willing to work with travel agents. If a person knows that if he or she lets you book a hotel and it will cost the same price regardless, she or he will work with you. It is important to let people know how you can help them save time and money on their travel plans. So how do you get into the industry? Many people believe that they must attend school or become certified. This is not true. You can enter the industry and begin training. I do not recommend anyone spend thousands on a travel school until he or she knows this is a profession that he or she really wants to drive. The truth is that you do not have to spend thousands to get trained. There are many courses free to travel agents from suppliers. There are also organizations such as ICTA (Institute of Certified travel agencies) which offer courses as you get more years of experience in the industry. CLIA also offers courses. There are some agencies that will offer training. Even if you decide this is a career that you want to drive, you need not spend thousands to become an educated and competent travel agent. There are many courses you can take with suppliers and organizations to get a better education in travel. I truly believe a hands' on approach is the best way to become a better travel agent. Learning to collaborate with suppliers and how to find the information your customers need is an important part of becoming a good travel agent. How can you find an agency to work with? There are some organizations for independent travel agents. NACTA and OSSN are the top organizations. NACTA stands for National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents. OSSN stands for sale outside the Support Network. You can also search online for home-based travel agent program. I would never recommend anyone to spend a lot of money to start this business. It is the key to first try and see if there is something you really want to do and get training before you invest too much money in it. Get involved in the industry first and see if it really is a profession that is best for you. Jennifer Dugan CTA Owner of Dugan's Travels Travel agents since 1993 [http://www.duganstravels.com] Copyright 2004 Jennifer Dugan

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You can afford Summer Paradise in the Bahamas

 White sandy beaches, secluded coves Pirate, lagoon blue green teeming with beautiful tropical fish, coral reefs in the diving, deep diving adventures, tropical cocktails, relaxing and intimate dinners are the perfect temperature holidays Bahamas a dream. For many of us, we think it's a dream we can not afford it. In fact, some of us have never seriously considered as an option for our lives stressful. According to several important factors, however, this dream can become reality, especially this year when the economic downfall affected the travel agencies and travel options. There are bargains galore to entice reluctant spender to spend some dough on his journey. I see no better place to spend the dough as the Bahamas, if you're a family looking for adventure of the family, a couple wanting a romantic getaway, or individual wishing to relax and recharge. From the search for the best deals, however, is far from relaxing! There is a wealth of information on travel to the Bahamas by sea or air and there is a wide variety of financial options and types of holidays. When you start your planning, consider these key factors.Getting and where it StayThe and easiest way to deal better with these two important detail is to speak with a travel agent you trust in your own community. They are an amazing wealth of information is their job! And they want you back for them. Packages are almost always cheaper than trying to find yourself. But even the best agent does not always know these tricks and hiding places, if you've read or heard about a good place to see or an affordable getaway, have them check what kind of deal they can organize. Travel agents are owned brokerage groups in power so they can get significant discounts that the average person can not. Especially on your flight Air. You can either fly to Florida and make a short trip junket to the Bahamas, or you can try one of the cruise packages from Florida to the Bahamas. it is fast and fun. Currently, the Earth trip2 Agency offers several offers including a day 5 / 4 night package with cruise transportation $ 199 per peson! This is true for all four nights! You will need to feed and pay for everything such as travel, diving, etc. But there are many options for very cheap fun things to do once you get there! This cruise from Ft Lauderdale. Or you can get a flight form otion of several cities that is only $ 499 per person. Call 800 740 4045 to check their offers. Family trip to BahamasWhen traveling with children, we all know it is important to find the right balance between family fun, stress free accommodation, and not break the bank. And children may feel very cheated if on vacation, they want to do all the fun things, but everything costs a lot of money and they hear a constant stream of "No, we can not allow that." So for many families, one of the best options is to find a family vacation package all inclusive. With these packages, it is best to check with your travel agent to be really the best business package. They will take your information and match you with just the right hotel, resort, airflight, cruises, etc. Many of these packages are per person per night including meals and free activities in the price of the hotel and air travel flight or boat from Florida to the Bahamas. Remember to check to see if gratuities are included in this rate since receiving a bill big tip at the end could ruin your vacation! Special tip: Fly to Miami and take the ferry / cruise from there. Flights to Miami are often cheap and the ferry runs every day! Accommodation: During the off-season you can book rooms by night really as low as $ 54.00 or pay $ 60 and get a double performance with kitchenette included, or even a cottage full of 75.00. With home or efficacy you can do your own cooking. Food prices are comparable to those in Florida, but think of all that fresh seafood incredible! They are available on the docks every day by the fishermen who put them in! Good for the best price! Some examples of family All Inclusive resort packagesThe Palm Island Resort Hotel in Freeport is the best buy that I recommend. There are many activities available nearby the resort, water sports shops. The resort itself has a beautiful swimming pool and poolside music and dance. Hotel guests can take a free shuttle to the Island Seas Beach Resort. For $ 350 you can get an all inclusive package which includes 4 days 3 nights with breakfast and dinner, coupons, drinking, island tourism, and many coupons Activity snorkeling, casinos, massage , tours and trade channels. Conditioned rooms, concierge service, a full kitchen where you cook your favorite seafood you bought in local markets (amazing fresh fish), Loung with shows, Internet access, hot tubs and pools are just some of the amenities of the Palm Island Resort ResortThe Atlantis is the king of all luxury hotels in the Bahamas. An entire city designed for fun for the whole family! With amazing water parks and swimming pools, suites for developing and amazing food choices, you can spend your whole vacation of there and never leave the station. But the price is heavy. Atlantis on Paradise Island is a complete adventure. Wading pools, sprinklers, above ground swimming pools, rivers Laxy, 9 slides, tunnels, sharks all fun in their family offers exceptional all-inclusive packages. Over 20 different sites food to eat. A better option for families is incredible! Comfort Inn Suites, adjacent to Atlantis can be rented for less than $ 100 per night! And always have full guest privileges at Atlantis. It is one minute walk. The Comfort Inn Suites offers a complimentary continental breakfast. It is a budget hotel, not a luxury, but hey, after a day of fun and sun, you just want a place to sleep and watch a little TV, maybe take a bath in the Jacuzzi. Spend the entire day at the Atlantis Resort for fun .. and then back to the hotel to sleep in your room budget. Use the money saved to go near Exuma Island and swim with the dolphins! Small Hope Bay Lodge on Andros Island is an inn with a resort feel. It has a games room, a dining room, bar and reading room and a very pleasant natural feeling discreet. The emphasis here is on a relaxing holiday. You'll feel like you're a summer camp! There is no television or phone! But the beaches are incredible and you will be able to communicate with his family in this intimate all-inclusive pricing. Meals are fun with lots of talk of other passengers. At $ 260 per person which includes everything, including meals, it's a very relaxing family holiday. Another great family option, The Stella Club Resort Moris. With 3 swimming pools, rooms with AC and ocean view, you can choose between cottages, apartments, villas and bungalows. The complex includes a restaurant and a games room with free activiteis as snorkeling and sightseeing. Summer rates: $ 170 per double room in a hotel, $ 195 for a cottage that sleeps two. Happy holidays Budget HotelsThe Sheraton Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort in Grand Bahama Sheraton IslandAt you'll find great activities for children and activities for the whole family. There are pool games, crafts and even fun competitions. Children can play in the sandbox and you can even hire a babysitter to keep the kids while mom and dad check out more fun for adults in Sugar Mill Pond or in the casino attached. In addition to activities at the hotel, Grand Bahama Island is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world and there are tons of beautiful beaches, a little isolated if you want to search. There are island tours by boat to other islands and even companies that have sprung up to cover the research of your own secluded beach. I note one of these companies below on Eleuthera Island, directed by Rachel Thomas and Neil Aberle, called Out island adventures. The Sheraton is surprisingly at an average price of $ 83.00 per night, but again, in contact with them or work with your travel agent to see what kind of business you can reach. Summer rates are more expensive than the spring, and since the weather changes rarely beyond a range of 10 degrees, taking a late spring or early autumn, a time could be less crowded and less expensive to get a better rate. Fun Bahama ActivitiesThe Dolphin Encounter on Blue Lagoon Island, you can make the ultimate theme vacation Bahamas, swim with dolphins! Pirates of the Caribbean featuring some of the finest beaches in the Bahamas and Blackbeard Cay Island and Pearl you can experience exciting adventures stingray and enjoy the bluest water you've ever seen in Nassau snorkeling is Harbor.If your thing, there's snorkeling tours everywhere! ! Smart Cove snorkeling afternnoon allows you to do some shark feeding! Or you can choose to navigate at sea on the Flying Cloud to the reef off Rose Island, where you can dive and enjoy the beach on the remote island to private. In Reef'n Wreck snorkeling cruise, you can get acquainted with the incredible beauty of the Bahama reefs. There is a small zoo outside of downtown Nassau, peacocks, pot belly pigs, pet once, and the zoo shows.The Pirate Museum in Nassau is an experience affordable and you can climb aboard the replica of Pirate Ship , Revenge. Lucayun national park offers amazing diving experiences underground caves that are still unexplored. You must be certified to dive in the Bahamas, but there are several places where you can get this certification if you are over 12. You can locate these places UNEXCO, Underwaters Explorers Society on Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.Grand Bahama Island is world famous for its caves "Blue Holes" reef where you can dive. The island itself sits on a limestone massif that has caused these reefs grew in the Extraordinary. You are being developed coral gardens with dolphins and visually stunning beaches, ocean views and a great diversity of life that attracts divers to enter a surreal world. Beaches, beaches, beaches, everywhere! Many Free! Best Budget Deals on BahamasConch cars are small carts along the beaches where you can buy lime salad laced conch shells and deep fried so. In the area of Bay Street, you can visit a wide variety of outdoor cafes for their daily specials. Even the locals eat here! JohnnyCanoes at Coral Beach has the best hamburgers in the Bahamas. Take the taxi to move! Forge cabins, limousines, rent a car. Jitneys may be held to $ 0.75 per trip! which takes you all around Nasau. Straw Market Bay Street is just fun. It is a market where you can bargain and haggle and do not give the asking price! Bargain.Botanical gardens cost $ 1.00, yes, yes $ 1.00 for 16 acres of beautiful flowers and plantings. Queen's Staircase to Fort Fincastel cost you fifty cents to see a breathtaking view of the island of New Providence and you will enjoy hiking the 75 steps! Public beaches, free concerts outdoors and check the history of the changing of the guard ceremonies in Parliament Nassau.SummaryOur research shows us that if we fly to Miami, take the ferry to Nassau , stay at Comfort Inn Suites and check some of the best deal on the budget, spend a day snorkeling, diving one day, and a couple of days lounging on beaches free public or splurge on a ride boat on a remote island, an extraordinary holiday Bahama can be found for about $ 600 per person for a week! Cook some seafood dinners, carry and easy meals to splurge on a restaurant perfect for that special night Caribbean. Soak up the beauty of the Bahamas and back to reality, refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to take the daily grind again, with memories for the new year! Or find a great travel agent, tell them you do not want to spend $ 500 per person for a stay of one week and see what he or she can. It is possible I did it!

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