I have seen books that offer travel agents
reference information, why do I need the Travel Agent Resource
Center?
The biggest problem
with using printed reference books is that they tend to go out of date so
quickly. Just look at the events taking place in the world. Airlines
are consolidating, going out of business, hotels are changing hands,
cruise lines consolidating, state department advisories almost
daily, there is so much to keep track of, it would be impossible to
stay current in a printed medium.
What kind of information is inside the Travel Agent
Resource Center?
Let's say
you have a client traveling somewhere in Africa and he asks you what
kind of electrical adaptor to take so he can use his notebook
computer. No problem, it would take you less than a minute to find
the answer.
What are the VISA requirements for
the country? Where is the Embassy? Are there any ATMs there? What
tour company should I call? Are there any health advisories? What is
the airline code, city code, aircraft code and where is the airport?
What currency is used in the country and what is the currency
exchange rate? What is the country's international telephone prefix?
What if your client wants to know how to make calls to 13 other
different countries while in the country, what are the prefixes he
would dial? Where and how does my client get a passport or visas?
There is a wealth of cruise information, as well. In fact the entire
content of the Cruise Agent Resource Center is now found here. Do
you want to explore Travel Affiliate Programs? You will find
complete information on Travel Affiliate Marketing here as well..
And on, and on.
What about suppliers, is there any information?
Tons, Tour Operators, Hotels and Resorts, Cruise
Lines, Tourist Bureaus, Airlines, Associations, Consortiums,
Automation Companies, Host Agencies, Travel Industry Publications,
Travel Agent Fam Trips, Cruises and Other Discounts, Other Suppliers
and Vendors...and lots more.
What if I do not want to renew after the first
year?
No problem. The Travel Agent Resource Center is
primarily designed for new agents, so that they can find their way
around the travel industry while establishing their business. It
will save you quite a bit of time and new agents find it worth 100 times
the asking price. Many agents stay with the Travel Agent Resource
Center, as it is always up to date with current information.
