How do I become a travel agent

Jennifer in Phoenix, Arizona said: You know, I really must disagree, I work from home as an online travel agent, part time and made 40K last year, part time.

Do you work for Amex?

I have a group of English students (mostly older people). At the end of the year, we plan to take a trip together to the US and Canada, where they will use their English. I will be going with them. If this group tour is successful, I plan to do many more. Since I am the tour organizer, I would like to know work out a split with a travel agent. I have been looking on the web, and so far, it seems that Japanese travel agencies aren't big on affiliate agents. Does anyone have anything insight into this?

I have a group of English students (mostly older people). At the end of the year, we plan to take a trip together to the US and Canada, where they will use their English. I will be going with them. If this group tour is successful, I plan to do many more. Since I am the tour organizer, I would like to know work out a split with a travel agent. I have been looking on the web, and so far, it seems that Japanese travel agencies aren't big on affiliate agents. Does anyone have anything insight into this?

Robert in Shizuoka, Japan said: I have a group of English students (mostly older people). At the end of the year, we plan to take a trip together to the US and Canada, where they will use their English. I will be going with them. If this group tour is successful, I plan to do many more. Since I am the tour organizer, I would like to know work out a split with a travel agent. I have been looking on the web, and so far, it seems that Japanese travel agencies aren't big on affiliate agents. Does anyone have anything insight into this?

Mayb a American Express trvl agency could help you..

I am considering working as a travel agent on my free time. I dont want a full time job because I have a full time job with the Govt. I am looking into KHM and to be quite honest, since I just got this whirlwind idea of doing something like this, I have no clue what do to. I can do my research and find this information on my own, but would appreciate some of you experienced people give me a slither of guidance. Is KHM a reputable company? It states that within 24hrs they will send you your agent ID...Now, I cant see this being a real, bona fied travel agent...but, would this be a good company to start with and get my feet wet? I will just be selling trips to myself, family and friends for now...maybe down the road expand further....any help is most appreciated.

Shawn

it seems like travel agents are becoming obsolete due to computers and all the website available

First I would check out The Little Black Book; Consortium & Host Agency Guide - viewer.zmags.com/publication/c8afed6e#/c8afed6e/68 - This will provide you with the legitimate host agencies in the travel business. You can read about each one and how they operate. Some provide leads, some don't, looks like most offer some type of ongoing education and tons of support. There is also TRUE (quote) "Travel Retailer Universal Enumeration) System's sole purpose is to help provide travel agents with the assignment of travel industry numeric codes that are recognized by the travel supplier community, including cruise lines, tour operators, hoteliers, and car rental companies." which can be found at www.ossn.com/true_registration.asp.
Having been in the corporate and leisure travel industry over 20 years, the business has changed. There was a period of a few years where they were not hiring any travel agents, however this past year (really past few months) I've noticed a huge increase in hiring travel agents. The industry is not dead and I think with the way the economy is, people are taking advantage of the great specials available.
Anyway check those things out, if you have any questions I would contact OSSN (outside sales support network)...info@ossn.com.
There are a lot of scams around, especially the MLM of travel, where nobody sells travel, just get members to join....ugh!!!
Be a good travel agent, provide the best customer service and they will be repeats. good luck!

Thanks acscat. I appreciate the info. Honestly, I mainly want to do this for our family trips which we go to Europe 3-4x a yr, and also sell trips to family and friends. Not looking to make this a full time business, just something to do on the side.

I am just starting to research becoming a travel agent. I have been in sales for 25 years and have always been a top producer. I love people and and not looking to make big bucks, just looking to sell something I am passionate about. I was thinking for starting out selling cruises. Cruise One specifically. I know nothing about booking travel etc, so I think I need someone to train me. I know there is a franchise fee, but at least I have some guidance. Any comments?

You may want to look at World Travel Holdings. www.wth.com
They are hiring travel agents ( you dont need to know travel, just a strong desire to learn) this is a job working from home. They train you from home and pay you a salary while training, they are a great company; you dont need to buy a franchise, you answer incoming calls and can build your own business from there, there is a potential to make a lot of money in this company, depending how hard you work. many successful agents never sold anything in travel until they worked for WTH.
their main focus is on travel. good wishes!

That’s wonderful to hear, being that travel is a 7 trillion dollar industry, you are positioning yourself for explosive growth in this emerging field. I would like you to take a look at this unique business opportunity that will position you to make as much income as YOU desire. I would not reach out to you if I didn’t think you could benefit from such an offer. Watch: www.listendirect.com or Text: Ace to 58203

scvtravel in Valencia, California said: I am just starting to research becoming a travel agent. I have been in sales for 25 years and have always been a top producer. I love people and and not looking to make big bucks, just looking to sell something I am passionate about. I was thinking for starting out selling cruises. Cruise One specifically. I know nothing about booking travel etc, so I think I need someone to train me. I know there is a franchise fee, but at least I have some guidance. Any comments?

hey please email me at bltukua@gmail.com I have something you would love and its travel related!

I have a huge solution for anyone looking to get into anything associated with Travel. Email me at bltukua@gmail.com I will then send a link you can check it out and see what you think. Very simple process not selling nothing, its a show business :) Talk soon.

Cruise One is part of World Travel Holdings. A really great company. Instead of a franchise, why not work for World Travel Holdings as a cruise agent. They sometimes have openings for new agents and they train you for 6 weeks. You'll learn the ins/outs of selling travel. The earning potential is great, and they you could branch out and buy your own franchise at a future point. I worked for them for awhile, but went on to pursue a different career path. WWW.WTH.COM. They have work from home jobs. Happy travels.

If you are still looking for the right opportunity to make money from your home in travel; What I would like to do is 1)see if you and I can work together as a team 2)to see if what we have is right for you or not. What I would like you to do is text the word ACE to 58203 to gain more information. The whole point to our system is that none of us have to do any selling or spend a lot of time explaining the opportunity, we just simply direct people to the information and then let them decide if it's right for them. You can also e-mail me with questions @ shenan01@hotmail.com Thanks!

Robert in Shizuoka, Japan said: I have a group of English students (mostly older people). At the end of the year, we plan to take a trip together to the US and Canada, where they will use their English. I will be going with them. If this group tour is successful, I plan to do many more. Since I am the tour organizer, I would like to know work out a split with a travel agent. I have been looking on the web, and so far, it seems that Japanese travel agencies aren't big on affiliate agents. Does anyone have anything insight into this?

Hello Robert are you a U.S. citizen? You can also reach me @ shenan01@hotmail.com

JET-nyc in Manhattan said: Mayb a American Express trvl agency could help you..

Hello Robert; Are you a U.S. citizen? You can also reach me at shenan01@hotmail.com

ftgokie in Muskogee, Oklahoma said: I am considering working as a travel agent on my free time. I dont want a full time job because I have a full time job with the Govt. I am looking into KHM and to be quite honest, since I just got this whirlwind idea of doing something like this, I have no clue what do to. I can do my research and find this information on my own, but would appreciate some of you experienced people give me a slither of guidance. Is KHM a reputable company? It states that within 24hrs they will send you your agent ID...Now, I cant see this being a real, bona fied travel agent...but, would this be a good company to start with and get my feet wet? I will just be selling trips to myself, family and friends for now...maybe down the road expand further....any help is most appreciated.

Shawn

If you are still looking for the right opportunity to make money from your home in travel; What I would like to do is 1)see if you and I can work together as a team 2)to see if what we have is right for you or not. What I would like you to do is text the word ACE to 58203 to gain more information. The whole point to our system is that none of us have to do any selling or spend a lot of time explaining the opportunity, we just simply direct people to the information and then let them decide if it's right for them. You can also e-mail me with questions @ shenan01@hotmail.com Thanks!

scvtravel in Valencia, California said: I am just starting to research becoming a travel agent. I have been in sales for 25 years and have always been a top producer. I love people and and not looking to make big bucks, just looking to sell something I am passionate about. I was thinking for starting out selling cruises. Cruise One specifically. I know nothing about booking travel etc, so I think I need someone to train me. I know there is a franchise fee, but at least I have some guidance. Any comments?

email me at bltukua@gmail.com

Hi!; I see that you are interested in making money in the travel industry. Well it just so happens that I am currently working on a related project; it's on the internet; and i want to find out if what we have is right for you. Let me know if your interested and I'll send the info.

Cheers! - To Your Success!

S.Hamilton

thanks so much! Im still young and i am a new guy inbound executive.you know,i meet so many troubles in finding new travel agents .how can you help me?thanks
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would like more info on this. Look up yct but had no luck. From Canada and loking at getting in to the bis.

dave please email me at bltukua@gmail.com and we will be in touch :) Travel and $$ is a good combo :)

The Dude in San Antonio, Texas said: No Shannon, There is NOT opportunity in every field if you "have a positive outlook". Just ask the companies who make buggy whips and carriage wheels (oh wait, there ARENT any of those anymore). You have provided no credentials whatsoever to back up your sunny claims of "just do it". Just do what? Go into a dying field? Give me a break.

If youre thinking of becoming a travel agent in this day and age, you may as well also consider a career in the buggy whip or carriage wheel industry also!!!!

There is no opportunity. There are few real jobs left. The companies that are left treat employees like absolute dirt. The wages are low. There is NO, I repeat NO opportunity for advancement whatsoever, EVER. So youll be stuck there as your employer treats you as if they are doing you a favor as you watch the jobs fade one by one onto the online tool....And again, the FEW travel perks that are left are HARDLY worth the agony...You can get a better vacation deal on Priceline or Orbitz or whatever....so dont go talking about things you obviously know nothing about.

The longer a person spends in a dying field like that of "Travel Agent" they could be using that time more wisely to obtain skills which would better benefit them in the REAL world, in their lives and in their FUTURES.

DO NOT BECOME A TRAVEL AGENT. Your time and effort would be better spent elsewhere.

and what makes you the wiser one................if i sent this 3 times sorry

ftgokie in Muskogee, Oklahoma said: I am considering working as a travel agent on my free time. I dont want a full time job because I have a full time job with the Govt. I am looking into KHM and to be quite honest, since I just got this whirlwind idea of doing something like this, I have no clue what do to. I can do my research and find this information on my own, but would appreciate some of you experienced people give me a slither of guidance. Is KHM a reputable company? It states that within 24hrs they will send you your agent ID...Now, I cant see this being a real, bona fied travel agent...but, would this be a good company to start with and get my feet wet? I will just be selling trips to myself, family and friends for now...maybe down the road expand further....any help is most appreciated.

Shawn

I have a great opportunity with travel, just email me at bltukua@gmail.com i am 30 years old and live in Minnesota :)

Dave Vere in Cambridge, Ontario said: would like more info on this. Look up yct but had no luck. From Canada and loking at getting in to the bis.

dave email me at bltukua@gmail.com then we will be in touch!

Dave Vere in Cambridge, Ontario said: and what makes you the wiser one................if i sent this 3 times sorry

because i used to be a recruiter and know how the economy is, im part of a great business here and i want to share with you what we got going on. I am 30 years old and live in Minnesota!

Dave Vere in Cambridge, Ontario said: would like more info on this. Look up yct but had no luck. From Canada and loking at getting in to the bis.

Hello Dave; The correct acronym is YTB. If you would like more info. on this biz. opportunity you can goto www.listendirect.com (Watch 1 & 2). What I would like to do is speak with you once you have viewed the presentation and answer any additional questions that you may have. Contact me with your inquiries at shenan01@hotmail.com

Cheers! - To Your Success!

btuk in Mankato, Minnesota said: I have a great opportunity with travel, just email me at bltukua@gmail.com i am 30 years old and live in Minnesota :)

Hello Shawn; If you would like more info. on this travel biz. opportunity you can goto www.listendirect.com (Watch 1 & 2). What I would like to do is speak with you once you have viewed the presentation and answer any additional questions that you may have. Contact me with your inquiries at shenan01@hotmail.com

Hello Shawn; If you would like more info. on this travel biz. opportunity you can goto www.listendirect.com (Watch 1 & 2). What I would like to do is speak with you once you have viewed the presentation and answer any additional questions that you may have. Contact me with your inquiries at shenan01@hotmail.com

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I would agree that the traditional travel agent business model is toast! That's why you don't see travel agencies any more. They have all gone online, or have gone out of business. You have to specialize if you want to make good money. You have to go where the money is. There are two areas that are still experiencing a ton of growth for travel agents: Cruises and Group Travel. The reason for this is the fact that you make good money for every sale you make. I am in group travel, because I also like the fact that I can be very proactive and create business. I run a travel club now, where I plan trips to places that I want to go to. So I am actually getting paid to travel as well as my trip is free because I have booked a group. Same thing with cruises and booking groups on cruises. I learned about this through a free ebook I picked up at www.VacationCareers.com which suprisingly was very good. The result is that I have a career that still makes good to great money, even with the changes in the travel business.