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There was a time when travel agents could only work from storefront locations but there has been a huge movement in the travel industry towards agents that work remotely .  Many of those who enter the travel industry these days do so by joining a host agency or other travel business that allows them to work as an independent agent under the umbrella of a larger, more established organization.  It’s a little trickier than it sounds though.  As you can imagine, not every “Become a Travel Agent” opportunity is created equal.  In fact, some offer a program that many travel professionals wouldn’t even consider “becoming a travel agent” at all.
Among all the travel business opportunities on the first page of the search results lay two key terms to familiarize yourself with:  Referring Travel Agent and Travel Agent.  Here’s a quick definition and some of the differences rio hotel casino las vegas between the two.
Referring Travel Agent (RTA) primarily generate income by referring others to join the same travel company and in doing so receive a bonus for each RTA that subsequently signs up.   Referring travel agents may also have the opportunity to sell travel (usually in the form of a standard customized website) and may also receive a commission based on the sales generated on that site.  Travel MLMs (Multi Level Marketing) also allow a RTA to also receive a small percentage of the commissions generated by referrals and even those referred by your referral (multi level marketing.)  RTAs generally invest their time learning about the company they represent and presenting the opportunity to others in hopes of recruiting more RTAs.  Some MLMs have been banned from selling certain suppliers, most notably Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, rio hotel casino las vegas Azamara , and Norwegian Cruise Lines .
Travel Agents primarily generate income through commission from travel providers like cruise lines, tour operators, etc. or through service fees.  Travel agents generally have access to a wide range of booking resources and systems that can help build custom and often complex itineraries for clients.
If you enjoy the travel industry, love working with people and can’t wait to see smiling faces of happy customers returning from a trip of a lifetime, becoming rio hotel casino las vegas a travel agent is probably the best bet for you.  On the other hand, if you’re a great networker, not particularly interested in any in-depth travel industry training and would like to make a few extra bucks on the side… perhaps becoming an RTA is right for you.
As far as the travel perks and travel agent discounts go, it’s a pretty straightforward system.  No matter which route you choose you will first have to qualify for the discounts.  The travel suppliers reward travel agents who sell their products but not those who refer others to sell their products.  The more time you dedicate to marketing your agency the more travel you’ll sell. The official travel rio hotel casino las vegas agent accreditation and discount card, the IATAN card, requires the agent to generate rio hotel casino las vegas $5000 in supplier commissions each year to be eligible for travel discounts and familiarization trips.
Most importantly, remember to thoroughly investigate every travel business opportunity carefully before you decide on the right fit.  Particularly keep in mind what motivates you about the travel industry.  I’ve met a number of qualified, intelligent, ambitious RTAs that would make great travel agents if they would concentrate their efforts solely on building their travel business.  Remember, your travel business can be whatever you want it to be. Do your research, make an informed decision and go for it!