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Home Based Travel Agent Training Class

for Independent Contractors and New Owners

Training Schedule

Training times are scheduled on Saturdays from 8:45 AM – 1:30 PM. Please refer to the following list of dates. Reservations are required to attend. Please complete the “Online Enrollment Form” by clicking the “Register Here” button below.

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Course Dates 2024 – * dates are subject to change

  • January 13
  • March 2
  • April 6
  • May 11
  • June 22
  • August 3
  • September 14
  • October 26
  • December 7

SAMPLE AGENDA FOR OWNER’S TRAINING

8:30 AM – Arrival time @ ITI to attend training. Refreshments are provided.

8:45 AM – Welcome and distribution of ITI Owner’s Reference Manual. Quick summary of seminar timetable and seminar participation policies.

Presentation and Discussion of

Topic 1:

  • AGENT CERTIFICATION??? TRAVEL APPOINTMENTS & THE EIGHT-DIGIT #
  • ARC: Airlines Reporting Corporation
  • IATAN: International Airline Travel Agent Network
  • CLIA: Cruise Lines International Association

Topic 2:

  • SALES COMMISSIONS OR NET?
  • Payout percentages; Who pays & when; Methods of payment; Base Fare & Net

Topic 3:

  • CRUISE SALES – GROUPS FOR PROFIT!
  • Individual sales & Group Block pricing advantage – Group Amenity Points (GAP)
  • Mid-morning break

Topic 4:

  • TOURS – PACKAGE IT UP – AIR – HOTEL & TRANSFERS – SIGHTSEEING
  • Access to vendor online booking engines with FREE training

Topic 5:

  • MARKETING – TRAVEL VENDOR SUPPORT PROGRAMS -AUTOMATION
  • Consortium & travel vendor supplied @ no-cost; Software programs
  • 12:20 PM – 12:30 PM Noon break

Topic 6:

  • OWNERSHIP CONSIDERATIONS –
  • Business & Web Domain names; Filing business name & state license; Type of ownership entity; Home or retail location; General Liability & Errors & Omissions Insurance; Travel Insurance; Credit Card Acceptance; Website options

Topic 7:

  • Summary – Q & A – Handouts of travel management articles, etc.

TUITION PAYMENT: $175 Seminar tuition & includes Reference Manual. Business Partner or spouse may attend at a discounted rate of $100; or $275 for two. Limit one partner and/or spouse. Additional manuals @ $35 per manual.

Seminar location: ITI office – 2900 Wilcrest Dr., Suite 298, Houston, TX 77042 713-785-2682

info@ltacentral.com

www.internationaltravelinstitute.com

2900 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 298
Houston, TX 77042

Classroom

Home Based