Travel Agent Training Program

The Elevate Travel Group Travel Agent Training Program offers a flexible 19-week self-study format, allowing you to learn at your own pace while focusing on three key pillars:

 

1. Travel Career Development: Gain insights into building a successful career in the travel industry.

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2. Exploring the World: Discover the intricacies of various destinations and how to craft unforgettable travel experiences.

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3. Starting a Home-Based Travel Agency: Learn the essentials of launching and running your own travel business from home.

 

In addition to the self-study modules, our program includes:

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- One-on-One Coaching: Personalized guidance to help you achieve your career goals.

- Group Mentorship: Connect with peers for collaborative learning and support.

- Preferred Vendor Training: Access exclusive training from top travel vendors.

- Business in a Box: All the tools and resources you need to start your own travel agency.

 

Program Details:

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Training Sessions

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Lesson 1 

Insider Insight Video:  A Day in the Life of a Travel Advisor 

Exploring The World: Preface and Chapter 1 Destination Geography  

How to Start a Home-Based Travel Agency: Chapter 4 Evolution of the True Independent Contractor 

Preferred Vendor - VAX (VacationAccess) – Part 1 – Group Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 2

Insider Insight Video: The Travel Industry Key Partners–Putting the Pieces Together

Travel Career Development: Chapter 1 Overview of the Travel and Tourism Industry and Chapter 2 Geography and International Travel 

Exploring The World: Chapter 2 The Eastern United States 

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 1 The Travel Industry, Opportunity of the 21st Century and Chapter 2 A Brief History of Travel Retailing 

Preferred Vendor - VAX (VacationAccess) – Part 2 – Group Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 3

Insider Insight Video: The Keys to Making Money Selling Travel 

Travel Career Development: Chapter 13 Money Matters 

Exploring The World: Chapter 3 The Midwest    

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 5 Developing a Business Concept and Chapter 6 Developing a Business Plan

Preferred Vendor – Delta Vacations (World Agent Direct) – Part 1 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 4

Insider Insight Video: Finding the Right Host Agency
Travel Career Development: Chapter 14 Home-Based Agents 

Exploring The World: Chapter 4 The Western States, Alaska, and Hawaii 

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 7 Starting Your Home-Based Travel Business; Chapter 8 Setting Up Your Books; Chapter 9 Your Home Office of the 21st Century; and Chapter 11 Selecting Your Host Agency

Preferred Vendor – Delta Vacations (World Agent Direct) – Part 2 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 5

Travel Career Development: Chapter 3 Using Technology 

Exploring The World: Chapter 5 Canada 

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 10 Your Home Office—Computer, Network and More and Chapter 22 The Internet and the Travel Industry

Preferred Vendor – Classic Vacations – Part 1 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 6

Insider Insight Video: Getting to the Sale: Developing Your Communication Skills & Creating Marketing Strategies
Travel Career Development: Chapter 9 Marketing and Chapter 10 Making a Sale 

Exploring The World: Chapter 6 Bermuda and the West Indies 

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 12 Establishing Your Agency Relationship with Suppliers; Chapter 15 Developing a Marketing Plan; and Chapter 16 Creating a Print and Digital Media Strategy

Preferred Vendor – Classic Vacations – Part  2 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 7

Travel Career Development: Chapter 11 Specialized Sales 

Exploring The World: Chapter 7 Middle America 

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 14 Setting Up Your Supplier Files; Chapter 17 Using Direct Mail in a Digital World and How to Find New Clients; Chapter 18 Travel Advertising; and Chapter 19 Travel Promotions

Preferred Vendor - Royal Caribbean – Part 1 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 8

Test Your Understanding: Lessons 1-7

 

Lesson 9

Insider Insights Videos: Soar into the Skies Selling Air!; Where in the World? Exploring North America, Central America, South America, Bermuda, and the Caribbean
Travel Career Development: Chapter 4 Air Travel 

Exploring The World: Chapter 8 South America and Antarctica 

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 13 Travel Reservations and Reference Resources 

Preferred Vendor - Royal Caribbean – Part 2 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 10

Insider Insight Video: Riding the Rails
Travel Career Development: Chapter 5 Ground Travel 

Exploring The World: Chapter 9 The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland 

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 21 Travel Marketing Techniques for the 21st Century and Chapter 23 Organizing Your Marketing Files

Preferred Vendor – Expedia TAAP – Part 1 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 11

Insider Insight Video: Room for Rest & Relaxation!
Travel Career Development: Chapter 6 Accommodations 

Exploring The World: Chapter 10 Northern Europe  

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 25 Legal Issues and Protecting Your Business

Preferred Vendor – Expedia TAAP – Part 2 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 12

Insider Insight Video: Navigating the Waters of Cruise
Travel Career Development: Chapter 7 Cruises 

Exploring The World: Chapter 11 Eastern Europe  

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 27 Tax Benefits for Home-Based Travel Agents

Preferred Vendor – Europe Express – Part 1 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 13

Insider Insights Videos: Globetrotting with Tour Operators and Escorted Tours; Where in the World? Exploring the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and Europe
Travel Career Development: Chapter 8 Tours and Packages

Exploring The World: Chapter 12 Southern Europe  

Preferred Vendor – Europe Express – Part 2 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 14

Travel Career Development: Chapter 12 Communications

Exploring The World: Chapter 13 Africa and the Middle East 

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 20 Cold Calls, Canvassing and Telemarketing 

Preferred Vendor – Avanti Destinations – Part 1 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 15

Travel Career Development: Chapter 16 Building a Career 

Exploring The World: Chapter 14 Asia  

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Chapter 24 Developing Your Knowledge and Skills 

Preferred Vendor – Avanti Destinations – Part 2 – Group Zoom with Miriam

 

Lesson 16

Insider Insights Video: Where in the World? Exploring Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific
Travel Career Development: Chapter 15 Finding Employment  

Exploring The World:  Chapter 15 The Pacific

How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency: Read Chapter 26 Home Based Travel Agent Travel Benefits and Chapter 28 Getting Connected in the Travel Industry

Review for Test – Group Zoom with Miriam and Viator Vendor Overview

 

Lesson 17

Test Your Understanding: Lessons 9-16

 

Lesson 18

Congratulations, you’ve completed your studies! You did it, you finished studying. Be sure to take the Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) Test.  

 

Lesson 19

Use the information you have learned from the How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency textbook and the Launching a Travel Business: The Entrepreneur’s Checklist in the Supplemental Resources section of this course to help you get started as an independent contractor. Or use the information from the Travel Career Development textbook to help you start a resume, and sign up for the HIRE ME Directory where owners and managers can find you. The world is your oyster! We look forward to seeing you grow as a travel professional and being by your side as your lifelong learning partner at every step of your travel career.

 

Supplemental Resources for Further Study

• Launching a Travel Business: The Entrepreneur’s Checklist

• Building the Foundation for Your Travel Empire White Paper

• Best Practices for Agents Getting Started as Independent Contractors White Paper

• Branding Your Way to Success Video

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Ready to embark on a rewarding career in travel or have questions, please schedule a call with us at

Travel Career Discovery Call. We look forward to helping you start your journey!

 

Package Inclusions:

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

 

One-on-One Coaching – Two  (One Hour 1:1 Coaching Calls)

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Group Mentorship (Live Group Zoom Class with Miriam (will be recorded for replays) – 1x month

 

Online Training Sessions

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Business in a Box

• Fast Action Sheets

• Private Facebook – Community (Networking + Resources + Connections

• 400 Ai Prompt Ideals to Scale Your Travel Business – Coaching you to success

• 100 Canva Template Ideas Tailored to the needs of your Travel Agency

• Perfect Pitch on How to Reach Out to Speakers if you host a live event

• Building Your Personal Brand Step-by-Step Guide

• Launch Travel Program Guidance

• Funnels Templates Made Easy – A business funnel represents the customer journey from awareness to purchase.  It is a conceptual model used by sales and marketing teams to understand their role in promoting their brand and closing sales.

• Social Media Playbook – social media is an essential tool for reaching and engaging your target audience. Get hands-on strategies and tactics for leveraging social media platforms to build your brand, connect with your audience, and drive traffic to your offers.  

 

These inclusions if purchased separately, are valued at $14,646. 

 

Promotion cost is only $997! Payment plan is available upon request.

 

If you pay in full at time of enrollment, you will received these amazing extras!

 

• Destination Bundle – Your choice in the location

• Facebook Covers

• 15 Reasons to use a Professional Travel Advisor

• Informational Packet (Onboarding Document) - Personalize to provide an overview of your travel services and exceptional value to your clients.

• Testimonials Templates

• Just Booked Templates

• Graphics for your Travel Business

• Freebies - We always love to pass on exclusive resources to add to your Business in a Box!