Research shows that travel and tourism continues to be one of America's strongest growing industries, and accordingly one of the nation's largest employers. It is estimated that travel agents book 95% of all cruises, 90% of all tour packages, 50% of all car rental reservations, 85% of all international air travel and international hotel reservations.

What do you need to be a successful travel agent? Strong communication and selling skills, basic knowledge of the travel industry and good airline computer skills are the key qualifications travel employers demand today.

Career Quest has developed the Retail Travel Agent Program to provide you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to work as an employee in a full service retail travel agency.

It consists of three sections:

• Basic Travel Industry Instruction and Retail Operations
•  Over 40 hours of GDS Computer Training (Sabre, Apollo, WorldSpan, Amadeus or Galileo)

We combine online study guides and Web sites with some of the most recognized travel reference materials on the market today.

Throughout your training, experienced instructors are available via e-mail or the toll-free number. You will enjoy weekly instructional chat rooms where you can network with fellow students and graduates and meet some of today's preferred suppliers.

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a transcript of his or her grades and will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Program of Study

Section 1 - The Travel Industry

Section 2 - Domestic and International Travel

Section 3 - Ground Transportation and Accommodations

Section 4 - Cruises and Tours

• Holland America Line DVD
• Cruising Q&A by CLIA
• Globus Tours
• Royal Caribbean Accessible Seas

Section 4 - Supplement Cruising and Cruise Lines

Section 5 - Internet Destination  Research

Section 6 - Making a Sale

Section 7 - 40 Hours GDS Computer Training

Section 8 - Retail Agency Operations

Section 9 - Customer Service

Section 10 - Job Hunt

Program Cost
The total cost for the Retail Travel Agent Training Program including 40 hours of hands-on computer training, all materials and shipping is $895.00. Interest-free monthly payment plans are available for all programs. For more details, refer to the payment plans shown on the Registration Form.