OASIS Travel Network’s (OTN), the independent contractor division of Smart Travel Group, today welcomed Harvey Utech as its 200th New2Travel member. Launched in 2015, the New2Travel program was designed by OTN to guide and support new sellers of travel through a tailored curriculum and business set-up with ongoing support, ultimately transforming them into professional travel agents.
Each New2Travel member goes through an online curriculum, which is followed by a three-day in-person “boot camp” near OTN’s Boca Raton headquarters. They receive cruise booking technology training, customized training for their Signature Travel Network certification, destination specialist certifications, Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) training and more. Ongoing support includes social media assistance, implementation of marketing systems, client database management, and more.
“Prior to becoming the 200th New2Travel member, I ran a tour company with my wife and sister, which ultimately became a passion of mine,” said Utech. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t keep the business going because we didn’t have the time or money to focus on the marketing aspect, so I moved on to other things. I was attracted to Oasis Travel Network because they provide the marketing tools and plans to members, really helping us be successful. I am excited to be back in the travel industry and to work with OTN to build my new business.”
Individuals without prior travel industry experience can sign up for the New2Travel program by visiting www.oasistravelnetwork.com/new2travel. For $3,495, each member will receive a variety of benefits including a website and email marketing set-up credit of $350, direct mail set-up credit of $150, a mailing credit of $500 and hotel, breakfast and lunch costs during the in-person boot camp.
OASIS Travel Network is the independent contractor division of Smart Travel Group, a full-service retail travel agency. The host agency encompasses more than 70 full-time employees and over 700 independent contractors across the country who sell cruises, escorted tours, land packages, air and more. A member of the Signature Travel Network, OASIS Travel Network has become a leading agency in Florida and a major seller of cruises in the United States.
OASIS Travel Network offers three different plans for agents to pick from including a basic, elite and platinum plan. Along with its New2Travel program, the company offers its agents various technologies and marketing solutions help them grow their business.
For more, visit www.oasistravelnetwork.com.
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