The Independent Agent Package is a comprehensive suite of products brought together to make the process of becoming an independent travel agent simple and affordable. The packages include:

	Comprehensive Travel Training
	Host Agency Membership
	Up to 94% commission
	Business support
	Web site design and hosting
	Travel services discounts
	ASTA recommended

The travel and tourism industry is a $4 trillion a year industry and one of the top world employers. Independent travel agents are becoming an increasingly important part of this with their niche and viral marketing abilities.

The Independent Travel Agent Package

To assist individuals or companies wanting to take advantage of this great opportunity we have created the Individual Independent Travel Agent Package and the Corporate Independent Travel Agent Package. These packages begin with detailed training from TravelCampus, a completely internet delivered program allowing students to study at their own pace and schedule, and include everything needed to become a successful independent travel agent in one convenient package. The packages include a variety of the following products designed specifically for the type of travel professional you will be.

	10 ~ 12 TravelCampus courses
	Host Agency
	ASTA Marketing Course
	1 year Web Site creation
	1 year Web Site hosting
	IAP Member Area
	TripItineraries Site Access
	Star Service
	Business Travel Planner
	National Business Travel Association
	Membership discounts with Partners

When opening an independent agency it is important to consider the commission for the products sold. The more work preformed by the agent will qualify them for higher percentage of the net commission. This will vary from 10 - 50% of net commission to 100% of net commission depending on the program.

Successful participants of the Independent Agent Package will be prepared to maintain and service their own clientele and receive 70 - 95% of the net commission on products sold. This commission structure is only given to qualified and active travel professionals. The Independent Agent Package is designed for people selling travel as a part-time or full-time career.

This program is not intended for people solely looking for travel discounts on personal travel. This is not a referral program in which you will send your friends and family to a toll free number or web site to have their travel arrangements made.

The break even point for independent agents is typically between $18,000 and $22, 000 in commission able sales annually. This will, on an average of 10% commission, pay you $1,800 to $2,200 a year to cover expenses. Additional sales will start to become income. In addition, to qualify for your IATAN card, the card that allows agents to qualify for special industry only discounts, you will need to work in the industry a minimum of six months or three months upon passing the TAP test (available through TravelCampus).

Recent studies show that individuals who successfully complete a fundamental training program are more quickly successful and earn more than those individuals with little or no training. More information about the travel industry and the Independent Agent Packages, including companies and organizations can be found at the following web sites:

ASTA - www.astanet.com/education/edu_becoming.asp
NACTA - www.nacta.com/
i Agent Support - www.iagentsupport.com
IATAN - www.iatan.com
The Travel Institute - www.thetravelinstitute.com
Montrose Travel - www.mtravel.com
Corporate Travel Planners - www.nacta.com/hosts/HostAgencyPages/CorporateTravel.htm
Online Agency - www.onlineagency.com
World Travel Management - www.worldtravelmgt.com
TripItineraries - www.tripitineraries.com
TravelCampus - www.travelcampus.com
Independent Agent Package - www.travelcampus.com/ichome.html

It is important to note that the requirements for selling travel differ in each state/province and you should research these with your local department of commerce prior to entering the industry.

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