At Travel Counsellors we do things properly. We take pride in what we do. We act with integrity. we give each potential Travel counsellor the very best chance, and support, to develop their own travel business and empower them to realise their dreams and goals.
Our unique and tailored programme includes the following six modules:
1. The Basics - the legal framework, use of IT, geography of the world and key destinations, travel law, the language of travel and the key travel products.
2. Service and Sales - covering selling, service, listening skills, networking, proactive calling and up-selling. This will include practical advice and handling real scenarios from existing Travel Counsellors.
3. Travel and Destinations - covering tailor made, cruise, groups, weddings and honeymoons and specialist travel areas and specialist destinations.
4. Running Your Business - focusing on business planning, managing your finances and managing your profit margin.
5. Realising Your Dreams - focusing on goal setting, time management and attitude.
6. Marketing - Our 13 Golden Habits to Success cover growing your business, developing new enquiries, the power of PR and keeping in touch with your customers.
At the end of the two week course you will be able to prepare tailor made itineraries and other scenarios involving real life customer requirements; and also deal with live calls and develop those into bookings. On successful completion of the programme, and after our IT team have set you up at home with all the relevant technology, you will be ready to play your part in the world’s most exciting industry. thetravelacademy programme also includes at least one educational (sponsored trip to a resort) or a cruise ship visit in your first 12 months of being in business. From home or an office you’ll be ready to start selling holidays.
