Benefits of Home-based Travel Agent Jobs

In the past, a 9 to 5 job was considered as the norm for travel agents. However, with the advent of the Internet and the rise of technological innovations like smartphones and tablets, more and more travel agents are able to do the tasks expected of them without having to step out of their homes. Here are the benefits of being a home-based travel agen...

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Taking the Leap to Become a Travel Agent

Everyone likes to go places and see the sights, to get away from the daily grind even for a short while. You may have noticed the number of people who board planes and cruise ships—there’s no denying that traveling is a popular activity. The growing travel market is a chance for you to open a potential revenue stream – by learning how to become a travel agent....

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How to Become a Travel Agent Online: Focus on Niche and Sell Your USPs

"It won’t be easy, but it’s not impossible. In fact, experts say focusing on a niche makes this task all the more easy. With a clear set of conditions to work on, a travel agent can establish his unique selling points (USPs). Trying to please everyone has as much effect on managing a travel agency as making friends. If you don’t know how to identify your USPs, don’t worry. Training...

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Travel Agent Jobs on Cruise Lines: Marketing Prowess Critical in 2014

"2014 will be a very busy year for cruise travel agents as more advanced luxury cruise ships are expected to set sail this year. One of the most-anticipated ships is Royal Caribbean’s “Quantum of the Seas”, the longest and third-largest cruise ship in the world. Among the many attractions it will provide are a series of firsts: the first-ever sky-diving simulator, roller-skate rink, full-sized basketball court, and circus school in the seas. Negotiating...

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