Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...
- Comprehend details of accommodations, travel tickets, tours, and/or packages containing two or more passengers, and details of selling these elements to business/leisure clients
- Understand the main categories of travel, including air, rail, cruise and lodging and interpret vendor information to arrange and book appropriate travel for clients
- Apply knowledge of travel costs including fees, taxes, discounts and other factors to calculate cost of travel accommodations for clients
- Determine one’s own commission rate for any sold product using commissionable and non-commissionable fees
- Prepare or request transportation carrier tickets, and book transportation and hotel reservations, using a computer reservation system
- Comprehend international customs, points of interest, and foreign country regulations
- Compare accommodations, tickets, itineraries and travel packages to determine which will better suit clients
- Understand the process for starting a travel business including any professional development necessary to work in the travel field
- Prepare for and take the comprehensive Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) exam