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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Become a home based travel agent for free

My previous past few posts have been dealing with the process of becoming a home based or outside travel agent legally, legitimately and without spending a fortune. Here’s some information on a host agency located in northwestern Ohio. They have ARC/IATA and CLIA credentials plus they are actively seeking home based travel agents. Here is an overview of their program:

· A no fee program - no start-up fee, no monthly fee and no annual renewal fee
· 90% commission split
· Exclusive cruise pricing program
· E&O insurance coverage
· Higher commissions from being a part of one of the industry's leading consortiums
· Agents only website complete with multiple booking engines
· Amadeus or Apollo GDS available to agent or agencies requiring a GDS system
· Product education and training programs available on demand
· Unlimited assistance provided by a dedicated staff of experienced agents


For more information visit their website at www.mtiagents.com or contact them at john@millstreamtravel.com.

Note: I am recommending them as a service to those of you interested in becoming a home based outside travel agent. I do not receive any compensation, considerations or benefits from my actions.

There are many other excellent host agencies and if you’d like a list contact me.

Becoming affiliated with a host agency is your 1st and probably easiest step. Some of the next phases include acquiring a wide world of product knowledge, learning how to market yourself and finally how to sell, close and service the travel sale.

Plan on plenty of study and book work as your learn what and how to sell!