Home-Based Travel Agent Training Class – International Travel Institute

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.

Course Dates 2024 – * dates are subject to change

January 13
March 2
April 6
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

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www.internationaltravelinstitute.com

International Travel Institute

2900 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 298
Houston, TX 77042

713-785-2682
info@internationaltravelinstitute.com