Travel Agents - Skills and Abilities
- Listen to others and ask questions.
- Understand spoken information.
- Read and understand work-related materials.
- Understand written information.
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- Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
- Write clearly so other people can understand.
business entity
Business entity
A business entity is an entity that is formed and administered as per corporate law in order to engage in business activities, charitable work, or other activities allowable. Most often, business entities are formed to sell a product or a service.
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- If you're a Sole Proprietor, you need a DBA to register your business name
- DBA is an abbreviation for "doing business as."
- We'll prepare and file all required documents to start your DBA
Sole proprietorship is usually preferred because it is simpler, requiring no legal filings to start the business. ... So long as you report your business income on your personal income taxes, and follow the rules for making quarterly estimated tax payments, your business will be entirely above board.
Here's a look at some of the travel agent certifications:
- Certified Travel Associate (CTA) Certification.
- Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) Certification.
- Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) Certification.
- ASTA Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) Certification.
- Certified Cruise Counselor (CCC) Certification.
WHAT IS IATAN ACCREDITATION?
IATAN stands for International Airlines Travel Agent Network. It’s the US arm of the International Air Transport Association which also goes by IATA. Their goal is to support air travel and tourism within the US and abroad. IATAN accreditation allows you to benefit from reduced rate travel from various participating airlines. Examples of participating airlines are Allegiant, British Airways, Iceland Air, and many others. Additionally, the accreditation allows you and your agency access to many other discounts and deals from travel suppliers.
WHY SHOULD I BECOME ACCREDITED?
The benefits of the IATAN program are many. We discussed one of the major benefits above which is discounted travel which can be resold to your clients. However, many other benefits exist. Below is a list of just some of the additional benefits:
- IATAN/IATA ID Card (Eligibility requirements here)
- Use of the IATAN accreditation logo
- Global recognition
- Access to a network of over 100,000 travel professionals
- And many more!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The fees vary depending on your business type and structure. Head offices and branch offices of travel agencies must pay $235 for a new application. However, corporate travel departments must pay $390. Additionally, the price for independent contractors is also different. They must pay $95 dollars for a new application fee. IATAN/IATA cards cost between $35 and $45 depending on how they’re purchased. For example: Online card purchases are cheaper than calling IATAN to purchase the ID card(s).
oag.ca.gov › travel
California requires all sellers of travel to register with the Attorney General's Office and to display the registration number on all advertising.
A trade name, trading name, or business name is a pseudonym used by companies that do not operate under their registered company name. The term for this type of alternative name is a "fictitious" business name. Registering the fictitious name with a relevant government body is often required. Wikipedia
A brand is a name, term, design, symbol or any other feature that identifies one seller's good or service as distinct from those of other sellers. Wikipedia
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