Do you have a love for travel? Do you enjoy helping others navigate their way through trips and vacations?
If so, Stratfords travel and tourism course can help you get the travel agent training that could put your passion to work for you!
As travel options continue to expand, more and more people are looking for the help of someone with travel agent training to successfully plan and book their trips.
What Youll Learn:
Stratford's travel and tourism course covers all types of travel from business to leisure, as well as fares and ticketing, and geography for the travel professional.
What They Do:
Travel agent career professionals help people plan family vacations, corporate trips, cruises, international travel, and specialty tours such as adventure vacations. Their extensive expertise can alleviate stress, save money, and free up time for so many travelers.
Why Choose Stratford:
Our flexible learning options allow you to study when and where works best for YOU. You always have the support of our instructors and use of our online student center, eService. Plus, we offer the option to get started with a low down payment and make affordable monthly payments!
** BONUS **
Upon successful completion of our travel agent training course, you will be given the opportunity to take the following certification test:
Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) Test - Success on this test provides you with entry level certification in the travel industry. The Travel Institute certificate can be of great value in the job search process.
Travel and Tourism Module 1
Taking Off In Travel Career Opportunities and Jobs in the Travel Industry
Taking Off into the Air, by Car, or by Rail
Taking Off to the Hotel Industry
Taking Off on a Tour or on a Cruise
Corporate Group Travel
Incentive Travel
International Versus Domestic Travel
Possible Careers in Other Travel Products
How to Create a PNR
Booking and Pricing the Itinerary
Travel Codes and World Time Zones
Travel and Tourism Module 2
Leisure Travel Travel Planning and Booking Trends
Targeting the Traveler
Leisure Destinations and Destination Cycles
The Cruise Market
Cruise Guides and References
Selling the Cruise
The Tour Market
Types of Tours and Tour Operators
Tour Associations and Regulators
Hotels, Cars, and Rail
Leisure Products and Services
Ecotourism
Adventure Travel
Travel Insurance
Travel and Tourism Module 3
Fares and Ticketing An Overview of Fares
Discount Fares and Fare Basis Codes
Interpreting Fare and Rule Displays
Constructed Fares
Interpreting Taxes and Fees
Domestic Airline Ticketing
Methods of Payment, Refunds and Exchanges
International Fares Overview
Routing-based Fares and Mileage Fares
International Ticketing
Travel and Tourism Module 4
Geography For The Travel Professional Introduction to Destination Geography
The United States
Canada, Bermuda, the West Indies
Mexico and Central America
South America and Antarctica
The British Isles and Northern Europe
Eastern Europe
Southern Europe
Africa and the Middle East
India and Southeast Asia
East Asia and the Pacific
This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.