Here’s what you’ll learn after reading this article:
- Dream Vacations provides initial training that can be completed at your own pace within a month, covering industry essentials like partner relations, booking systems, and marketing.
- Through Dream Vacations’ travel agent training programs, Travel Advisors receive ongoing support through 24/7 tech assistance, mentorship from a Franchise Owner, and access to an Associate Coach to help set and reach career goals.
- Extensive professional development is available through more than 5,000 hours of online modules, specialized certifications, and in-person “Fam Trips” or conferences.
At Dream Vacations, we’ve helped thousands of intrepid travelers who’ve dreamed of a career in this vibrant and exciting industry to make those dreams come true. By becoming professional Dream Vacations Travel Advisors, they’re living their ultimate lifestyle of planning, booking and enjoying travel for themselves and others.
If you’re just starting out, you’re likely wondering where to begin and what our travel agent training programs involve. The good news is that we’re here to guide you along every stage of the journey, so you’ll never have to guess what the next steps are. Our industry-recognized courses cover everything you need to know to build your new career, with personal and community support built in.
What Training Do You Need to Be a Travel Agent?
When you become a Dream Vacations Travel Advisor, you’ll instantly benefit from the experience and reputation of a leading provider in the travel industry. Our initial training, which will get you up and running so you can start selling and booking trips, is completed at your own pace over the course of a month.
This training will help you get to know the industry by introducing you to our partners and suppliers, including cruise lines, resorts and tour operators. You’ll also learn where to access exclusive deals and offers, what makes a great travel itinerary and how to use our online booking system. We’ll also help you with other aspects of building your client base, such as marketing, selling and getting feedback. If interested, we can also help you obtain your travel agent certification.
Dream Vacations Offers Ongoing, Award-Winning Support
When you join our travel agent training programs as a Travel Advisor, you’ll be set up with an online account and caring, personalized tech support. You’ll also be partnered with a Franchise Owner who will host you within their business. They will be your guide and mentor through the travel advisor training and will introduce you into the wider Dream Vacations travel community.
This is where you’ll find a vast, nationwide network of fellow travel professionals, who will be there in an instant if you ever need advice, moral support or reassurance. Perhaps most crucially of all, you’ll have an Associate Coach to provide advice on what direction you choose to take, help you set and reach your goals, and answer any technical questions you may have.
What About Further Training and Travel?
Once you’ve completed your initial training, you can decide what direction you want to take next. Our online database has more than 5,000 hours of training modules to choose from, so you can continue to build your skills and knowledge to offer the best service and advice to your clients. If you want to specialize in something like river tours, resort vacations or group bookings, then you can do extra training in those topics and become a go-to expert in that area!
There are also opportunities to learn in the field, of course! Travel Advisors may attend travel agent fam trips like in-person conferences, regional events or niche-specific summits. These give you the chance to learn from and network with our very best travel professionals and supplier reps. And let’s not forget you’ll get your own discounted travel, so you can enjoy the trips you recommend at special, industry-only rates!
Become a Travel Expert With Dream Vacations
As you may expect, there’s a lot to learn when you start out as a Travel Advisor – but Dream Vacations has your back. Our travel agent training programs cover everything you’ll need to get started, gain experience, grow your client base and build your ultimate travel career – plus you can do it all at your own pace
To find out more and begin your Dream Vacations journey, speak to our friendly team today!
FAQs
How long does the initial training take to complete?
The core training is designed to be completed at your own pace over the course of about one month. This phase introduces you to industry partners, booking systems, and marketing strategies to get your business up and running.
What kind of support is available to new Travel Advisors?
You will have access to 24/7 technical support and be paired with a Franchise Owner who acts as a mentor. Additionally, an Associate Coach is available to help you set goals and answer specific technical questions.
Are there opportunities for hands-on learning or travel discounts?
Yes, Advisors can participate in “Fam Trips,” regional events, and summits to learn in the field. You also gain access to discounted travel at industry-only rates so you can personally experience the trips you recommend.