TRAVEL CONSULTANT

START A HOME-BASED TRAVEL AGENCY
Valarie Contrino, CTA
So you want to be a travel professional (or already are) and you want to start your own Home Based Travel Agency. This course will provide you with the basics by providing a thorough outline of the necessary steps in planning and starting up your Home Based Travel Agency.

Topics to include developing a business plan, setting up an accounting system, selecting your Host Agency, establishing your relationship with suppliers, as well as how to make travel reservations and utilize reference resources.

The course will also provide information regarding the importance of developing a marketing plan with suggestions on how to market your agency to others. We will also cover how best to develop your personal knowledge and skills, while being mindful of the legal issues your business might face and how to best protect it. Lastly, we will discuss the benefits of becoming a home based travel agent and the tax benefits associated with having your own business.

Textbook and Workbook: $75 payable to instructor 1st day of class cash or PayPal only
Saturday, February 25-March 24: 10am-1pm
FIVE SESSIONS
TRAVEL01: $300

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North Administration Building (2A) Suite (201)
Phone: 718.982.2182
Fax: 718.982.2038
continuing_ed@csi.cuny.edu