About this course
A professional travel agent must match the traveler with the right destination and services this course helps you learn how to do that exact thing. Travel Agent Geography approaches geography from the travel industry perspective and is designed not just for travel agents but for all travel professionals. Among the highlights are detailed information on attractions, climate, lodging, and cultural patterns. Sample itineraries and profiles of typical visitors to each destination are also included in this course.
Prerequisite(s): None
Travel Agent Geography Module 1
North America - Part 1
- Geography & How to Sell It
- New England: The Cradle of Liberty
- New York: Broadway
- New Jersey: Boardwalk
- Pennsylvania & Maryland: Mid-Atlantic
- Virginia & Washington D.C.
- Florida: Tourist Central
Travel Agent Geography Module 2
North America - Part 2
- California: Glamour
- Arizona: Grandeur
- Canada & Alaska: The Great White North
- Hawaii: Paradise Found
- Eastern North America
- Western North America
Travel Agent Geography Module 3
Latin America & Caribbean
- Rhythms of Culture
- Mexico: Tropical Fiesta
- The Caribbean: A Sea of Nations
- Brazil: Where Everything Sizzles
- Latin America Potpourri
Travel Agent Geography Module 4
Europe: Continental Flair
- Great Britain & Ireland
- France: The Movable Feast
- Italy: Pisa & Pizza
- Spain & Portugal
- Germany: Romantic Roads
- Greece & Turkey
- European Potpourri
Travel Agent Geography Module 5
Africa & the Middle East
- Savannahs & Sand
- Egypt: Riddles in Time
- Israel, Palestine, & Jordan
- The Holy Lands
- Kenya & Tanzania
- African & Middle Eastern Potpourri
Travel Agent Geography Module 6
Asia & The Pacific
- Rim of Mystery
- Australia & New Zealand
- The Pacific: Fantasy Island
- Japan: Pearl of the Orient
- Singapore & Thailand
- China: Of Red & Gold
- Asia & the Pacific Potpourri
Travel Agent Geography Module 7
Start a Travel Business
- The Travel Agent's World
- Travel Business Risks
- Home-based Travel Agents
- Defining Your Market
- Choosing Your Clients
- Research Your Market
- Sizing Up the Competition
- Laying Your Foundation
- Start Up Costs
- Travel Specific Software
- Price Your Time & Package
- All About Tours & Cruises
- The Adventure Travel
- Senior Travel
- Advertising & Promotion
- Controlling Your Finances
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
