Western Skies Travel
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Host Agency Information
In Business Since
2018
Average Yearly Sales Volume
$1 - $4 Million
Number of Independent Agents
1 - 9
Program for New Agent Training
Yes
Education Programs for Agents
Yes
Are Leads Offered for Agents?
Yes
Do You Offer an Accounting System for Agents?
Yes (Accounting System Name: Clentbase)
Do You Offer a CRM Program for Agents?
Yes
Is Air Ticketing Available for Agents?
No
Is a GDS Offered for Agents?
No
Is a Website Building Tool or Website Available for Agents?
Yes
Is Direct Access to Owners of Your Host Agency Available?
Yes
Are Marketing Tools and Assets Available for Agents?
Yes
Is Booking Technology Available for Agents?
Yes
Consortia Membership(s)
Leisure Travel Alliance
Association Membership(s)
CCRA, CLIA
Is Hosting Available for International Agents (Outside of the United States)?
No
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Information About Company / Programs and Structure for Independent Agents
At Western Skies Travel we offer lots for an amazingly affordable price. We accept both new and seasoned agents. Either way, here's what you get
- CLIA and TRUE accreditation
- affiliation with Leisure Travel Alliance Consortium
- the ability to focus on whatever type of travel you'd like including
- adventure travel
- expedition travel
- theme park travel including Disney Destinations, Universal, and Disney's International Parks
- luxury travel
- cruises of all types from mass market to luxury voyages
- honeymoons and destination weddings
- all inclusive vacations
- customized tours to destinations all over the world
- air ticketing services through several different channels
- education, via teleconference
- mentoring for all agents regardless of skill level
- store front or home-based
- direct deposit of your commissions weekly
- California, Florida, Washington and Iowa Sellers of Travel
- commission splits based on your experience and how much you earn not on how much you pay
- new agents with no experience start at 70% as travel advisors
- seasoned agents with at least one year experience start at 75% to 80% based on their prior sales and book of business
- all agents can make as much as 85%
- access to all software needed to run your business
unlike some agencies, we feel anyone can succeed with the right training and attitude. some traits are helpful.
- great at organizing
- able to prioritize
- outgoing with a love of talking about people
- a knowledge of geography or with willingness to learn
- time to devote to developing your clientele.
- a dedicated space
- a willingness to work for a LGBTQ-owned agency
what it costs
you'll own your own business so there is some investment
our startup costs are are very minimal. we don't charge a onboarding fee. your fees will be $25 a month plus a technology fee of $10 to $25 depending on which version of TESS you'd feel is best for you. we offer a discount for an annual subscription for our fees. (discount is not available for TESS which is a third-party platform.) Please note: We are transitioning from TESS to Clientbase which may affect technology costs.
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