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BECOME A TRAVEL AGENT

Receive Travel Benefits and Tax Advantages

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Quick Start Program
Our philosophy is to provide an opportunity for individuals to enter the travel industry at a very low cost.  We then provide the training, motivation and sales opportunities for you to grow in knowledge and income earned.  You can simply refer clients to our reservation center and earn your commission...OR we can train you to be a professional travel agent with our step-by-step training programs.

Your Introductory (Level I) Start-Up & Travel Agency Package provides you with the procedures, forms and training which gives you the skills and understanding to start booking travel through Prestige Travel Systems immediately. Optional Advanced Training courses provide you with the knowledge and resources to become a self-reliant and confident travel professional.
 
The Benefits
The Tax Advantages
As a member of the travel profession, many new doors will be opened to you in the form of discounts and courtesies within the travel industry. Listed below are some of the benefits you may receive:
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Agency sponsored familiarization trips and cruises for all our active agents
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Travel Agent rates at many hotels worldwide - usually at a 50-75% discount.
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Reduced or free theme park/attraction entrance fees.
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Travel shows and receptions.
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Discounted rates for cruises.
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Discounted trips throughout the world.
Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
A major advantage of being in the travel industry is that whenever you travel you can deduct a variety of expenses because travel is part of your ongoing industry training and familiarization. Every time you fly, cruise, stay in a hotel or visit a theme park you are evaluating your experience in order to assist your clients with their future travel plans.  Consult with your tax advisor for specific details.  A tax deduction and planning workbook is available through Prestige Travel Systems, which includes worksheets and tax reference materials.
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Be eligible for thousands of dollars in new deductions.
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Deduct the cost of vacation travel.
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Deduct automobile, home, phone and personal computer expenses... and much more!!!
 
Travel Sales
Receive commission for cruises, tour packages, airline tickets, car rentals, hotel accommodations, rail and travel insurance for all travel personally sold or referred to our Reservation Center. Earn 100% commission on all Prestige Vacations sales.
Internet Travel Website
We can provide you a customized internet travel website, which provides a vacation search engine and online cruise, air, car and hotel booking capability. See Website Examples You may work directly with your clients or they can be routed to our reservation center.
Preferred Customer Card
Your start up package includes Preferred Customer Cards which you can distribute to potential clients.  Each card tracks your Agent I.D. number to assure you will receive your share of commissions earned.  This program is designed for agents who would rather refer clients than selling and processing them directly.
Prestige Travel Club
Allows you to offer club memberships to attract new clients.  The club provides free hotel stays, discount attractions, movie tickets, dining and merchandise.  It also includes thousands of dollars in discount travel certificates and members earn credits which can be used for future travel.  You can earn a share of membership fees and 30% of commission earned from members travel.
Travel Incentive Certificates
Prestige Travel Systems is one of the leading suppliers of high quality travel certificates for mortgage and real estate companies, car dealerships, as well as corporate employee benefits.  Prestige agents earn commissions for direct or referral sales
Referral Program
Prestige Travel Systems agents are also eligible to earn income for referring clients to the Prestige Travel Club, and for people who are not your travel clients who you refer to the Travel Agent Program. You can earn up to $50 per referral and a 5% override of earnings.
 
Membership Levels
All Levels earn 100% Commission on Prestige Vacations
Introductory Level I - Cost $125
Includes the following:
» Affiliation as a Level I (Introductory) Independent Travel Agent with Prestige Travel
» 30% of commission earned on all travel bookings
» Operations Procedures Materials & Course covering Travel Sales, Agency Operations & Reservations
» Two hour operations training video, audio tapes and free onsite training seminars
» Prestige Travel agency photo I.D. card
» 800 Number Travel Supplier directory
» State Registration when required
» One year free subscription to Travel Agent and Travel World magazine
» Network E-Newsletter
» Eligibility for travel supplier seminars at locations throughout the U.S.
» No monthly membership fees.
» Money back satisfaction guarantee!
 
Advanced Levels II - V
For those of you who want higher commissions, advanced levels of membership are available. Advanced level self-study training courses II-V are available for $85.00 each. Each course increases your commission level, enables you to gain more knowledge about the travel industry and allows you to be more active in the booking process.
With your initial application, you have the option to start your membership at any of the following levels:
»INTRODUCTORY LEVEL I(30%) »BASIC LEVEL II(35%) »INTERMEDIATE LEVEL III (40%)
After initial processing, you may increase your commission to Advanced Level IV (50%) and Advanced Level V (60%) for $85.00 per level. Each level provides you with additional self-study courses including resource and reference materials. You also have the option to purchase advance Level Video Seminars for $19.95 each. Choice of VHS or DVD.
 
Advanced Level Training Courses
Marketing, Sales & Service Level II
Cruise Reservations & Sales Level III
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Telephone Skills
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Sales Process & Procedures
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Interviewing Techniques
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Promotion & Advertising
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European Travel destinations
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Major Cruise Lines, their Ships & Itineraries
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Benefits of Selling Cruises
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How to Sell Cruises
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Making Reservations and Working with the Cruise Lines
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Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean & The Bahamas, South & Central America
Tour & Destinations Level IV
Travel Reservations Procedures Level V
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Travel & Tourism
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Tour Terminology
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Selling Tours
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Tour Booking & Payment Procedures
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Asia, Australia, New Zealand Destinations
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Domestic & International Air Reservations and Procedures
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Hotel & Car Rental Reservations
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Rail Reservations & Travel Insurance
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US & Canada Travel Destinations
 
Or JOIN the XTP PROGRAM
 
The XTP (Xcelerated Travel Professional)Program is designed for individuals who want to expedite the start up of their travel business.  With our XTP Program, you will gain professional, comprehensive training and travel knowledge, and you will be accelerated to earn our highest commission level in the shortest period of time at a reduced price.
 
The XTP Program includes:

  Our Level I-V Comprehensive Training Package

  • Level I - Basic Operating Procedures Package
  • Basic Level II - Travel Reservations Procedures
  • Intermediate Level III - Marketing, Sales & Service
  • Advanced Level IV - Cruise Reservations & Sales
  • Professional Level V - Tours, Destinations & Booking
 
  Immediate 60% Share of Commission
 
  NetAdvantage Program Activation Fee
 
  • The NETAdvantage and NETAdvantage PLUS programs are designed to put a variety of tools and services right at your fingertips.
 
Special price of $349 (plus shipping/handling).  If purchased separately the regular price is $480. That's over 25% off the price if purchased separately!
 
  Extended Payment Option
Our XTP Program also offers and extended payment option of $149 plus shipping/handling (initial payment) plus 6 payments of $35. (Credit card payments only accepted for the extended payment option.)
 
Professional Levels VI – VII
Experienced travel agents who meet established sales volume requirements may qualify for our Professional* Levels VI & VII.

Level VI - 75% Commission $5000 Earned Commissions

Level VII - 90% Commission $8000 Earned Commissions

*Agents must be at Levels IV or V before advancing to Professional Levels. Invoice and service fees will apply to Professional Levels. Agents must meet all work requirements for bookings. Earning status is reviewed on 12 month rolling periods.

 
Earn 100% Commission
Prestige Agents at all Levels I through VII earn 100% of commission for the following products:

• Prestige Tour & Hotel Packages*
• PTS Incentive Products

*Applies to hotel and tour products packaged by Prestige Travel.
 
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Click here to request additional information via email benny@ptstravel.com or, Call 800-359-0517 EXT. 337
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