| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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! |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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
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| *Applies to hotel and tour products packaged
by Prestige Travel. |
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