TRAVEL AGENT / TRAVEL COUNSELOR 

THE CAREER TRAINING OF YOUR DREAMS STARTS HERE

BUILD YOUR FUTURE.

This course provides an overview of the basics of the travel industry and career opportunities available. Enjoy a fun, realistic presentation of: air travel, car rentals, hotel accommodations, rail travel, tours, and cruises. Group travel, incentive travel, meetings and conventions, in-bound tourism, international travel and niche travel are also discussed. There will be opportunities for learning activities as well as exercises and thought-provoking case studies to aid in applying the principles presented.

EACH INDIVIDUAL COURSE: $1,155

Does not included “Ancillary Fees” for site visits, books, etc.

Travel Sales and Trends

This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in travel and tourism sales. It covers essential topics such as travel industry fundamentals, sales techniques, customer service, and digital marketing strategies. Students will learn how to effectively communicate with clients, understand their needs, and provide tailored travel solutions.

Automated Air, Car, and Hotel Reservations

Gain the product knowledge and skills (with the exception of automated reservations) needed to research, plan and book air travel. You will learn the terminology, the policies and the procedures of airline travel and airline reservations. While the sale of air travel is no longer the major revenue producer for travel professionals, it is a vital part of the travel industry as the most used mode of transportation to business destinations and highly used mode to vacation/leisure destinations. Therefore, becoming an expert on the product, airline policies and procedures as well as reservations policies and procedures is essential to your success.

Hotels and Lodging

Learn the air fare terms, codes, fare construction principles and fare application rules necessary to find, interpret and apply the lowest applicable fare to your client's air itinerary. Practice the interpretation of the multiple air transportation taxes and fees applicable to air travel. Air fares are historically difficult to interpret and apply. This course presents the basics in a simple format with many applications to allow you to become proficient.

Ground Transportation

Become proficient in the automation systems used by airlines and their authorized agents. Learn and practice the basic functions of Sabre® as used by travel professionals to plan and book air travel. Create multiple PNRs (Passenger Name Records) as you master the basics of booking and maintaining your clients' air travel. Exercises and drills will improve your proficiency and speed. You will use RTS©, a hands-on simulation off Sabre® in conjunction with the online tutorial. The full RTS© Sabre® simulation program includes three courses available in a U.S. version and a Canadian version.

Destination Geography

This course presents the travel and tourism destinations that are regularly top sellers, according to various travel sites, including TripAdvisor, The Lonely Planet, the American Society of Travel Agents and National Geographic. In North America, these destinations include the states of Florida, Arizona, New York, Hawaii, and California; the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec in Canada; and the country of Mexico. In addition, we will present countries from around the world including in Europe, Asia, Middle East/Africa, Central and South America, the Caribbean and nearby island nations, and the South Pacific. Maps are presented with an orientation to location of each destination. The course treats physical, locational and cultural geography as a travel sales product. A good world atlas can greatly aid you in your study of Destination Geography.

The Cruise Market

Earn great commissions by booking cruises, one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. Learn the basics of the cruise product, cruise classifications, destinations, types of cruises, print resources and non-automated reservations procedures. Identify your clients' needs and preferences, learn the variables that are available in cruising and select and book the right cruise for any given client.

The Cruise Market

Earn great commissions by booking cruises, one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. Learn the basics of the cruise product, cruise classifications, destinations, types of cruises, print resources and non-automated reservations procedures. Identify your clients' needs and preferences, learn the variables that are available in cruising and select and book the right cruise for any given client.

Selling Vacation and Tours

Become proficient in the automation systems used by airlines and their authorized agents as you continue to practice creating PNRs and add the skills of interpreting fare quote displays and rule displays, pricing and ticketing. Exercises and drills will improve your proficiency and speed. You will use RTS©, a hands-on simulation of Sabre® in conjunction with the online tutorial. The full RTS© Sabre® simulation program includes three courses available in a U.S. version and a Canadian version.

International Travel Essentials

nternational travel is becoming more and more commonplace as businesses become more global. No longer is it the seasoned travel professional that handles international travel bookings. Gain the knowledge needed to research, plan and prepare to travel internationally. You will learn the terminology, the policies and the procedures of international travel. This includes determining documentation needed, currency and exchange rates, time zones, health concerns, safety issues, and what to expect upon return. Opportunities for application of knowledge are provided throughout the course.

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  • We give students an alternative to costly, four-year degrees. Employers are looking for specific skills from applicants they can hire with confidence. Our coursework goes deeper than pen and paper, providing learning opportunities that set us apart from the competition. Our goal is to provide you with an education that will empower your future with flexible and affordable career training.

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