Q) How much do I have to work?
A) It can be done full-time, part-time, on a regular basis or just occasionally. It's really up to you how you choose to define your work schedule.
Q) What is a "home based" travel agent?
A) The term is most often used to refer to someone who works out of their home office as an outside sales representative for a bonded, accredited ARC/IATAN travel agency, usually referred to as the "host agency." The home-based travel agent finds, qualifies, and books the customer; the host agency receives the tickets and serves as the conduit between the home-based agent and the travel supplier whose product the home-based agent is selling. The home-based travel agent and the host agency share the commissions paid by travel suppliers.
Home-based travel agents can work either full-time, part-time or only occasionally.
Q) What is the difference between opening a commercial agency and becoming an Independent Affiliated Agent ?
A) Our independent associate program provides you the benefits of being in the travel industry at a fraction of the cost of opening your own agency. Becoming an independent cruise specialist with our agency is simple! Once you complete Cruise School you will be offered a one year contract as an affiliated agent of Abracadabra! Cruises. Once we receive your signed agreement you are in the travel business and are free to use the status, licensing and certificates of Abracadabra! Cruise to book your clients on their cruises.
Q) How do I get my commission checks?
A) Simply follow the easy procedures outlined in your manual. We'll receive the commissions from the supplier companies, and send you your commission check on a monthly basis after your commission is received at the agency. You keep 50% of the commissions! Commission checks are typical sent on the 20th of each month for commissions due on sailings from the previous month.
Q) Can I locate my agency in my existing business?
A) Absolutely. Abracadabra! Cruises currently has an Affiliate Program. We offer additional promotional support and assistance for those facilities. Please inquire about this unique program should you have an interest. Travel agencies do very well in insurance agencies, boutiques, real estate firms, grocery stores, dry cleaners, hair salons, tanning businesses, or any retail / wholesale establishment. It is an ideal and creative way to add value to your business and use your current client base to expand your business income.
Q) Will Abracadabra! Cruises provide training and advice on how to get customers for my business?
A) Of course! Our Cruise School program is very thorough in guiding you through the development of your new travel venture. The program is proven, precise, and most of all fun! Our materials will give you easy-to-follow, detailed information on how to find prospects, and close the sale. This will jump start your new business.
Q) How much is the Cruise School Program
A) The tuition is only $799 to attend our CAMPUS CRUISE Training Program or $1199 to attend CAMPUS PLUS our CRUISE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Program. Both offer you an intense 6 day training program. The fee covers the cost of your training materials, instruction, as well as many of your meals. Your fees also include your first year of Errors & Omission insurance and your annual agency fees for the first year. Upon successful completion of your training, you’ll be ready to begin selling cruises.
Abracadabra’s CAMPUS CRUISE Graduates are entitled to:
- 50/50 split on all commissions!
- Help Desk Hotline for Agents
- Preferred Supplier Commissions-up to 18%
- Dedicated Customer Support
- Unlimited Access to CAMPUS CRUISE Materials
- Attend Additional CAMPUS CRUISE Training is FREE
- Yourname@cruisemagic.com
- Admittance to our Agent Gateway
- Access to Seminars at Sea and our Annual Agency Conference
- Industry Leading Sales and Marketing Tools
- Conference Calls with Industry Professionals
- IATAN and CLIA Cards when Qualified
- Ongoing Education
- Participate in Sales Incentives!
- $29 Monthly Fee (waived if your commissions are $500 or more)
- $99 Annual Renewal Fee
Our goal at Abracadabra! Cruises is to help you become the best agent you can be.
At Abracadabra! Cruise School, "students come first" is more than our motto, it is our guiding philosophy. We care about our students and the profession for which we provide training. As a result, Abracadabra! Cruise School possesses the expertise and facilities to provide a training program that will guarantee students the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become a cruise specialist.
A new career in the exciting travel industry might be just what you are looking for. Don't miss the boat! Join a winning team and have a fulfilling career. Contact Michelle Lewis for further details: michelle@cruisemagic.com or (800)474-5678, ext.138.
A new career in the exciting travel industry might be just what you are looking for!
Please complete our short questionnaire to proceed with the next step in becoming a Home Based Agent with Abracadabra! Cruises.
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