Host Agency - For Independent Professional Travel Consultants

Host Agency for Independents *Alberta Enhanced*
Host Agencies and Resources for Independents and Outside Sales Agents Hosts, Compensation Models, Contracts etc.
The Ideal Host ? Provides the following
relationship with the independent - relationship with suppliers access to GDS of choice - Sabre or Galileo use of IATA number use of memberships - ACTA, CLIA, CSTAR, consortiums like GIANTS, GIANTS Select and VIRTUOSO overrides, higher level leisure commissions (preferred vendor agreements) entire focus is on the independent; how they work, what they need and what is important to them - no host agency clients advancement of technology and the required investment seamless back office support - online tracking pay independents accurately and timely resources and tools - Weisman Travel Reports, STAR Reports, e-mail marketing support, database marketing, web development, maintenance & hosting fams and education vacation relief program E&O insurance intranet that allows independents to communicate with each other and host. Simulate a traditional office; instant advice, answers to questions; camaraderie access to vendor fax promotions management system equipped to handle the scale of the host

Think 70/30 split is better than 50/50 ? Not always. If you are an independent contractor earning between $1,500 and $4,000 a month in commissions, you need to consider this opportunity. It could mean over $500 a month to your bottom line. Its all in the math, let me help you figure it. Contact me	All about the Travel Business in Alberta Thinking of starting your own agency? Becoming an Independent Contractor? Great information and resources.
Alberta Agencies with Independent, Host, Ticketing, or Outside Sales Programs: Calgary: Atco Travel Travel Masters North This company is my strongest recommendation if you are an established consultant or outside sales agent and are considering your own business. Also a viable option for agencies looking to dropping IATA, cut overhead and increase their bottom line. Not recommended if you are new to the industry. Contact me Travel Masters Lincoln Park 1 to 1 Travel A very good option to consider if you are brand new to the industry and want to start your own travel business. Contact me Advantage Hilton Travel CruiseshipCenters Edmonton: Travel Masters Westport Cruise & Travel Trip Pro Travel Center Golf Ahoy ( Caribbean Cruise Lines (Canada) Ltd. ) Other Canada: TPI - Travel Professionals International (Winnipeg, MB) Travel Masters (Victoria, BC) Travel Masters (Vancouver, BC) Travel Only (Brantford, ON) Advantage Able Travel (Mississauga, ON)
barlowb@shaw.ca Travelfacs	Other Resources and US based host agencies and home based travel. Host Agencies (listing of hosts by NACTA - USA based hosts primarily) Home Based Travel Agent.com MyHostAgency.com Home Travel Agency.com WesMarc Corporation (Producer of TravelSalesÔSoftware designed for Independent Travel Agents, Travel Agencies, and Niche Market Agencies)