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The perfect home-based business for Disney lovers!

If you re considering a new career in the exciting travel industry and you love Disney, Academy Travel s Home-Based Independent Travel Consultant program is for you. This highly rewarding, low-cost business opportunity includes everything you need to successfully operate your home based travel business, selling Disney vacations.

Do I need travel industry experience?

No travel experience is necessary. Academy Travel will provide you with complete training and support to help your business succeed.

Is there training?

Yes, Academy Travel offers a Sales and Marketing Guide that provides step-by-step instructions to book Disney vacations with the Walt Disney Travel Company through Academy Travel.

As a Disney Travel Consultant, you will be required to enroll in the College of Disney Knowledge online education program. Upon completion of the program, you will earn the designation of Disney Specialist. You may also enroll in the CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) online training.

Academy Travel also offers annual FAM (Familiarization) Trips at select Disney locations.

You will also have access to Academy Travel s Agent on-line guide.

What support will I have?

You will be assigned a Sales and Marketing Manager that will provide you with unlimited support during your training period and throughout your association with Academy Travel. All Sales and Marketing Manager shave extensive travel industry experience.

Is this a part-time or full-time business?

It is what ever you want it to be, some make it a full time business promoting themselves year round everyday, others just sell to family and friends for a supplemental income and great perks!

How much will I earn?

You will receive 60% of the total agency commission. For example, if the agency is paid the standard 10% commission on a $4000 vacation ($400), as the travel agent, you would receive 60% ($240).

How do I get paid?

Commissions checks are mailed monthly after you clients travel is complete.

Am I an Employee of Academy Travel?

No, you are an independent contractor. You will receive a 1099 Form each year with your earnings. You are responsible for filing this with your tax filings

Will I get leads? How do I get Clients?

Leads from our website are provided based on availability. You will also be provided with training, collateral and support to help you promote your travel business.

Can I Travel At A Discount?

Yes, you can travel at a discount. Certain industry restrictions apply.

Will I receive Travel Industry Accreditations?

You will have the opportunity to earn your CLIA Accreditations, after passing CLIA s online course and test. You will receive a valid ID card assuring that the highest professional standards are met and maintained.

Should I purchase Insurance?

Errors and Omissions insurance (also called E O ) is professional liability insurance. It protects travel agents against liability claims caused by errors (something the agent does) or omissions (something the agent failed to do). Most E O Insurance policies provide up to $1,000,000.00 coverage. E O Insurance is optional, but recommended as you grow your business. Rates vary depending on coverage and Insurance provider. Academy Travel will provide you with a list of E O insurance providers.

Can I sell more than Disney Vacations?

Yes, you can sell Universal Studios, Sea World, Florida and Cruise Line vacations. You must first complete training for Disney Destinations. All non-Disney vacations are commissionable at 50%.

Benefits include:

Product Sales Training

Unlimited Access to Agent Only Pages

Conference Calls with Industry Experts

CLIA (Cruise Line International Association) Card

Academy Travel Sale and Marketing Guide

Travel Agent Tutorials