Air Reservations - U.S. Domestic - Gain the product knowledge and skills needed to research, plan and book air travel. You will learn the terminology, the policies and the procedures of airline travel and airline reservations.

Ground Transportation - Learn the basics of the product, policies, procedures, codes, pricing and distribution. This study focuses on Amtrak, VIA Rail, BritRail and Eurail, the types of train accommodations, services and fare structure.

Hotels and Lodging - Learn the basics of the hotel product, rate structure, property and room classifications, codes, published and automated resources and non-automated reservations procedures. Identify your guests' preferences, learn the variables that affect prices, and select the right hotel for any given client. An additional option is to enjoy the hotel sales training education program developed by Marriott, entitled Hotel Excellence!

Developing Specialty Vacation Packages - Specialist Course This timely course is designed to assist you, the travel professional, in preparing a sellable niche market vacation package. Think about the possibilities when you can provide your clients with a product that will help them live out their dreams and restore their mind, body and spirit. Not to mention how much fun designing a vacation package can be, especially when you have a passion for the destination. Being enthusiastic about your own product is a natural marketing and sales tool.

Automated Air Reservations - You will learn to book air reservations using RTS©, a hands on Computer Reservations System (CRS) simulation of Sabre® in conjunction with the online tutorial. Each lesson combines selections from a proven Sabre® text with helpful hints and instruction to most effectively use the realistic simulator, RTS© Sabre®. You will learn and practice the basic functions of Sabre® as used by travel professionals planning and booking air travel. Exercises and drills will improve your proficiency and speed. You will master the skills necessary to make, maintain, change, and cancel automated travel reservations. Note: RTS© is only IBM compatible.

Automated Air Fares and Tickets - You will learn to find the lowest applicable fare for your client as you utilize the Computer Reservations System (CRS) Sabre® to display fares between city pairs and the Sabre® pricing system to calculate the total fare, including fees and taxes for the simplest and most complex domestic air itineraries. You will be using RTS©, a hands on Computer Reservations System (CRS) simulation of Sabre® in conjunction with the online tutorial. Each lesson combines selections from a proven Sabre® text with helpful hints and instruction to most effectively use the realistic simulator, RTS© Sabre®.

Automated Car Rental and Hotel Accommodations - You will learn to research, select and book car rentals and hotel rooms using RTS©, a hands on Computer Reservations System (CRS) simulation of Sabre® in conjunction with the online tutorial. Each lesson combines selections from a proven Sabre® text with helpful hints and instruction to most effectively use the realistic simulator, RTS© Sabre®. You will learn and practice the basic functions of Sabre® as used by travel agent professionals planning and booking air travel. Exercises and drills will improve your proficiency and speed. You will master the skills necessary to make, maintain, change, and cancel automated travel reservations. Note: RTS© is only IBM compatible.

Destination Geography - This course presents the travel and tourism destinations that are regularly top sellers, according to the American Society of Travel Agents. These are the states of Florida, Nevada, New York, Hawaii, California, Washington D.C., Alaska and Illinois; the provinces of British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec in Canada; and the countries of England, France, Italy, Mexico, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Australia. 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.

Selling Vacation Packages and Tours - Earn great commissions by booking vacation packages and tours, one of the fastest growing segments of the travel industry. Learn the basics of the tour product, components of tours, tour destinations, types of vacation packages and tours, print and electronic resources and non-automated tour booking procedures. Understand the function of tour operators and wholesalers. Identify your clients' needs and preferences, and book the right vacation package for any given client.

ASTA Travel Marketing Specialist - The ASTA travel specialist program is designed to help you, the professional, develop specialist skills. This course progresses through basic marketing steps toward specific strategies and skills. Begin by exploring the basics of marketing, then focus on the fundamentals of niche marketing and sales. Finally, lay the foundation for becoming a successful niche marketer with a marketing plan, the basis for a successful business.

International Travel - International 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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