[nabentre] Discussions on how to be a Independent Contractor Travel Agnet

[cheryl echevarria]

Good morning all:

Over the last few weeks, including at the National Convention of the NFB in 
Orlando, FL, I have given a few talks about becoming a home based travel 
agent.

Mostly getting started, which host agency to get involved with which ones to 
stay away from, NACTA (National Association of Career Travel Agents), how 
much you need to start the business, Errors and Omission Insurance, and a 
whole lot more.

I did one at the Travel and Tourism Division meeting, where I also was 
elected president of the division, and we will have our first board meeting 
on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 7pm Eastern. For all those that are 
interested I will give you the call in number for it.

I believe David Andrews posted the information to the list already.

Have done some individually with people who have e-mailed me about becoming 
a travel agent as well.

No the Travel Agent is not dead, especially the ones that offer service to 
the blind and disabled.

Also I have spoken at some job fairs, and done advocacy talks to many of the 
suppliers as well. (Cruise lines, land destinations, etc.)

I do not charge a fee for my service, unless I am asked to speak at an 
event.

Being an NFB member I am here to help if anyone is interested.
Leading the Way in Independent Travel!

Cheryl Echevarria
http://www.echevarriatravel.com
631-456-5394
reservations at echevarriatravel.com

Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Superior Travel, located in 
Baldwin, NY. www.superiortravel.com

Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise & Travel, Inc.