Travel and Tourism is the world's largest industry, generating nearly $4 trillion
in annual revenues and employing over 127 million people worldwide. Since the 1950's,
travel and tourism has consistently grown at an average annual rate of 10 to 11
percent. Almost all segments of the travel industry are experiencing outstanding
growth including air, hotels and vacation travel.
This continued growth presents an incredible opportunity to become a travel agent.
The time to become involved in the Travel Industry has never been better! Travel
organizations predict an increase of 500% in international travel between now and
the year 2020 and you can be a part of this remarkable growth.
ATA Program Overview
Take Control of Your Future!
Imagine, a business opportunity that offers you a way to do something that you enjoy,
earn an income, and receive travel perks. What could be better? The ATA Travel School
is here to get you started and help you build a career in the travel industry. Whether
you're looking for a way to supplement your income on a part-time basis, or hoping
for full-time business opportunity, the travel industry offers a wide variety of
career opportunities as well as upward mobility for those that have the necessary
skills and knowledge. Additionally, the successful completion of the program will
increase your competitive edge and help you make a successful transition into the
travel industry by providing you with the necessary foundational skills and knowledge
so you can:
- Work as a travel agent for an existing agency
- Start your own Travel Agency and build a company that you can run from your own
home or office
- Work at home as a contractor with a national or local travel company
- Work for a rental car agency, airline, cruise line, resort hotel, or handle the
travel needs of a large corporation.
Travel Industry Benefits
As a member of the travel profession, many new doors will be opened to you in the
form of discounts and courtesies within the travel industry. Listed below are some
of the benefits you may receive:
- Travel Agent rates at many hotels worldwide - usually at a 50-75% discount
- Special rates from car rental companies
- Reduced or free theme park/attraction entrance fees
- Travel shows and receptions
- Discounted rates for cruises (from $25 per day)
- Discounted trips throughout the world
- 75% agent's discount on airfare (when required sales level is reached)
- Agency sponsored familiarization trips and cruises
- And more!
For more information, please
contact us today.