ALEXANDRIA, VA (August 25, 2008) — Focused on enhancing the success of member agencies through educating and training of individual agents, Vacation.com® – North America's leading travel services marketing organization – is introducing The Travel Agent Training program, available via www.agentnet.com/aac. The program is a valuable success-building tool designed for all retailers ranging from beginners to professionals, providing in-depth coverage of essential sales, marketing and communication skills.
"Travel agents require a comprehensive knowledge of products and destinations in order to meet the diverse requirements of their clients," said Steve Tracas, president and CEO, Vacation.com. "Incorporating The Travel Agent Training program will strengthen essential skills and result in well-informed, professional travel agents," he added.
Vacation.com is offering exclusive pricing of $299 plus shipping and handling for the Travel Agent Training course. "We are so confident in this program that we are offering a 30-day refund to any member that is not completely satisfied," noted Tracas.
The program combines traditional coursework and e-learning solutions to achieve phenomenal results. Each agent is provided with online access to the unique Advanced Learning Platform where they are free to work at their own pace, download and print supporting materials, receive answers to workbook questions and complete chapter tests.
The online program is supported with a 444-page textbook and supplemental workbook. Each chapter features an "On the Spot" real-life scenario to sharpen critical thinking skills and prepare agents to handle any client's travel dilemma. Upon completion of the course, agents will receive a certificate from Vacation.com.
"This is an exceptional value for our members," said Geoff Stewart, Manager of Training and Member Development at Vacation.com. "We pride ourselves in our training programs whether at Conference; regional offerings; via the Mobile Training Unit; or during Webinars. This program certainly compliments these efforts and allows the user to self-administer and self-pace their learning," added Stewart.
Comprehensive course topics include: Travel and the Travel Professional; Using Technology; Geography and International Travel; Air; Ground Travel; Accommodations; Cruises; Tours; Marketing; Making A Sale; Specialized Sales; Improving Communication Skills; Business Side Of Travel Agencies; and Building A Career In Travel.
For more information about the course, visit the Travel Agent Training page on Vacation.com's Agent Advancement Center at www.agentnet.com/aac.
Vacation.com
Vacation.com is a travel services marketing organization currently serving more than 5,100 travel agency locations across the U.S. and Canada. Vacation.com facilitates "The Power of the Partnership" between a network of quality preferred suppliers and member agencies who earn higher profits from disciplined marketing, training, and booking tools. Focused on leisure travel distribution and - "Powered By Real Travel Agents" – Vacation.com is North America's largest vacation selling network.
Interested in maximizing your agency's profit potential? Visit JoinVacation.com to learn why Vacation.com is the right choice for your agency.
Vacation.com is a subsidiary of Amadeus IT Group, SA, and maintains its headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
For further information, contact Vacation.com at 1650 King Street, Suite 450, Alexandria, VA 22314; tel: 800-843-0733.
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