There are many different benefits of being a Travel Agent. First off being a Travel Agent means that you are now in the industry, which means you automatically qualify to receive travel and vacation benefits. There is a great way you can get these benefits and much more that I will be discussing below without having to get a license or qualifications or anything of such. But the question is, how can you benefit from being a travel agent. And yes you do need a license to be a Certified Travel Agent, but I'm going to honestly show you a way where you can become a travel agent without having a license and still receive all the benefits I'm going to share with you.
Lets talk about the benefits of being a travel agent.
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cruise lines offer travel industry rates for bona fide travel agents. The rates can vary from .00 - .00 per person per day. The travel professional is allowed to bring one companion at the same rate.
Hotels and car rental firms offer discounts to travel industry personnel. The discounts can vary from 10% up to 50% off normal rates. These discounts are subject to availability and offered at the discretion of the supplier.
Many escorted tour companies will offer substantial discounts on their tours. These discounts will also vary but are typically 10% - 50% off the retail price.
One of the most appealing benefits to travel agents is the opportunities to go on a FAM Trip! FAM is short for familiarization. Special trips are organized specifically with the travel professional in mind.
They are offered by tour companies, hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, airlines and cruise lines. The purpose of these trips are to familiarize the agent with the products as being a benefit for being in the industry. The great thing about these FAM trips or sometimes called member trips is that they are so easy to use. Once you become a agent you are able to take one of these FAM trips immediately. These trips are extremely discounted, and can save you up to 1,500 per vacation, which is well worth it. Here are some examples of some of the member trips that you can take advantage of.
1.) 4Day Jamaica Vacation for only 4.00
2.) 4Day Cozumel, Mexico only 1.00
3.) 4Day Cancun Mexico Vacation only 0.00
4.) 6 Day Caribbean Cruise for only 5.00
5.) Myrtle Beach golf vacation for 3 nights for only 9.00
6.) Disney World 3 Day/ 4 Nights Only 5.00- oh the kids will love this one...
And there are dozens of others that you can take advantage of as well. These are not single trips these are family vacations.
Other benefits include commissions from booked travel from 70% to 90%, and enhanced commissions, educational programs and events, Corporate and leisure hotel programs, travel insurance vendors, blocked cruise space & exclusive vendor deals, professional familiarization (FAM) rates on luxury cruises, resorts and tours. Travel agent discount on hotels and rental cars, show and theme park discounts and free admission to popular attractions, Take advantage of huge tax breaks available for home-based businesses. You also can do all of this from home because you get your very own customized website ready to go set up just like expedia, orbitz or any other major travel website where your friends and family can book and you can receive your commissions. And you can set your own hours.
The Benefits of Becoming a Travel Agent
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Jeffrey Hunter is a Certified Travel Specialist, and writes about travel tips and secrets, on how to help people get the best travel experiences possible.