From Dreaming to Booking: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Travel Agent!
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Looking to start a career in the travel industry? Look no further than this in-depth interview with a successful travel agency owner, Lola Vassiliadis, owner of Cruise Holidays of Oakville and Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park about the ins and outs of becoming a travel agent! In this interview, we'll explore the steps needed to enter the industry, the training and certification required, and how to find and build a successful client base. You'll also get a glimpse into the daily life of a travel agent and the unique challenges and rewards of this exciting career. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your travel career to the next level, this interview will provide valuable insights and advice from a seasoned travel professional. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from the best and kickstart your travel career today! So you want to be a travel agent? Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact My Luxury Cruises Inc: lola@cruiseholidaysoakville.com Cruise Holidays Vacations Website: https://hookedoncruising.com Cruise Holidays of Oakville 267 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville,Ontario L6J 1H9 Phone: 905-337-2228 Email: info@cruiseholidaysoakville.com TICO# 50022739 Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park 3332 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario M4N 2M4 Phone: 416-486-4646 Email: info@lawrenceparkcruises.com TICO# 50022970 Image Credits: Video Clips & Images Courtesy Travel Leaders Network 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Lola Vassiliadis, Travel Expert 01:33 Overview of a career as a travel advisor 01:44 Do you need specialized school/college training? 03:08 What experience do you need? 05:14 Do you require study for certifications once an agent? 06:15 Do you need to be computer savvy? 07:56 Does it help to be an organized person? 09:29 Can you work from home? 11:08 Hosting agency (independent contractor) vs an agency employee. 13:22 How do you get clients? 15:42 How long does it take to get a good base of clients? 16:42 How does one get paid? 18:30 How much money can you make/ 22:31 Tip: Think about specializing. 23:32 What are the perks of this career? 25:07 Are there downsides? 25:37 Who should consider this career? 27:06 How to get more information? 27:39 Lola's upcoming travel plans. Disclaimer: RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk.