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PROGRAM DETAILS

Overview
Sabre eVoya Reservations
Selling Cruises
Selling Vacation Packages
Training Provided
Support You Receive
Marketing Programs
Supplies and Equipment
     - Equipment You Supply
     - Equipment We Supply
Tools of the Trade
     - Booking Tools
     - Discount Hotel Program
     - Certified Travel Manuals
     - Industry Resources
     - Amadeus eServices
     - Sabre Agent Net
Resource Center
Information Flow
Credentials and Travel Benefits
Commissions You Earn
Fees
Enrollment Information

CASE STUDY
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CERTIFIED TRAVEL

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Selling Cruises

Cruising has been the fastest growing segment of the travel industry for the last 20 years and is still growing!  As a Certified Travel agency, you will be able to participate in this growing industry by selling cruises and cruising yourself at travel agent rates.

Cruising is more than just a vacation. It's a night on the town, a romantic evening for two, a relaxing day at the beach, and the adventure of traveling to exotic destinations. Most cruise lines offer the excitement of Broadway-style shows and on-board activities, exquisite cuisine of master chefs, the comfort and relaxation of world-class spas, the thrill of Monte Carlo-style casinos, the glamour of an extensive on-board art collection, and the impeccable service experienced cruisers have come to expect.

We are a preferred agency of the leading cruiselines.  This enables you to earn premium commissions from the sale of cruises.  Whether you sell one cabin to a couple or one hundred cabins to a group you can earn substantial amounts through the sale of cruises.

• Sell to individuals and look for repeat business and word-of-mouth advertising.
• Encourage and individual to organize a group cruise of friends, families, club or church members, etc., and sell 5, 10, 20 cabins or more.  The cruiseline will frequently give the group leader a free cabin.
• Organize your own group cruise and go along as the group leader.  You can block space for your group with no obligation and the sell from your block of cabins.
• Sell a corporation on the idea of holding a company meeting/convention on a cruise ship.  Most cruise ships are set up to handle such meetings with large meeting rooms with state-of-the-art equipment, reception areas, catered private parties, etc. 

You will learn all about cruises and cruise selling during the three days of training we provide for you when you join Certified Travel.  We provide additional training and the opportunity to inspect several cruise ships during our week-end seminars in Miami or Los Angeles.  Since we are members of CLIA, Cruise Line Industry Association, you may take advanced courses leading to the designation of CLIA Certified Cruise Counselor.

As an owner of a Certified Travel Agency, you will be able to take advantage of reduced cruise fares for yourself and your family.  You may cruise for as little as $35 per day - a tremendous bargain considering that your cabin, all meals, shipboard entertainment and use of all the ships facilities are included.  To qualify, you must possess the CLIA ID card.  This card is provided to you as a part of your Start-Up package:

Selling cruises is one of the most exciting and profitable things you will do when you open your travel agency,  Several cruise store franchises are available with start-up fees of as much as $20,000.  As a Certified Travel Agency, you will have all the advantages the cruise store franchisees have and will be able to sell all the other travel products as well, and for a substantially lower start-up fee.