Course Content
Module 1: What It Means to Be an Independent Travel Agent
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1 Topic
Understand how modern travel advisors work, earn, and operate under the support of a host agency — while maintaining their own brand and identity.
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Module 2: Choosing the Right Host Agency
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3 Topics
Choose your niche
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Create a professional online presence
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We show you how to select and work with a host agency (like Personalized Services International) that provides access to booking tools, commissionable suppliers, support, and ongoing training.
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Module 3: Set Up Your Business from Scratch
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4 Topics
Choose your niche
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Create a professional online presence
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Get the right insurance and tools
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Organize your systems like a pro
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Module 4: How Travel Agents Make Money
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4 Topics
10–20% commissions from hotels, cruises, tours
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Planning and itinerary fees
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Group trip profits
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Upsells, bonuses, and vendor incentives
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Module 5: Tools & Tech You’ll Use
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4 Topics
Booking flights, hotels, cruises
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Tracking commissions
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Automating communication
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Managing clients and documents
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Module 6: Creating a 5-Star Client Experience
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4 Topics
Attract the right clients
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Provide travel insights and recommendations
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Manage expectations, handle changes, and deliver value
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Build loyalty and referrals through unforgettable service
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Module 7: 90-Day Business Launch Plan
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Take action with our structured launch calendar. Follow weekly milestones to get your business off the ground fast — even if you’re working part-time.
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