There's a reason most travel products are sold through travel agents--they give unbeatable service and value to the consumer. The travel business' nearly $8 trillion in annual revenue represents the world's largest industry...and it's growing every year. Travel suppliers spend millions of dollars directing customers to buy their products through a travel agency. No other industry spends as much directing customers to you.

For a rock solid reputation, choosing the right partner for your host agency is an important decision. We know you have choices, so we offer more than anyone else. TIX Travel is a pioneer and today, we remain leaders in innovations you can't get anywhere else. Our competition has come and gone, but TIX has remained. Partnering with TIX will be the best decision you make for your business.

A unique opportunity is before you to develop a loyal clientele for both travel and event tickets. Get great deals for vacation packages coupled with tickets to your clients' preferred shows. It's an uncommon combination that no other host agency can offer.

Simple step-by-step instruction manuals show you everything you need to know. Reservations are made directly with travel suppliers electronically through our online reservation system or by phone. They will process the payment and send the travel documents. TIX then sends you a detailed sales report and commission check.

With more than 22 million passengers cruising every year, cruise lines will pay travel agents a boatload in commissions this year. You can capitalize on the phenomenal growth and enormous profit potential of the booming cruise business! Seven out of ten cruise travelers use a travel agent to plan and book cruise vacations. Plus, 90% of your clients will sail again once they have experienced the excitement and value of a cruise vacation! Learn how to target the millions of people who will cruise this year and reap the rewards of a loyal repeat clientele.

The global cruise industry generates revenue of approximately $40 billion a year. More than $20 billion of that comes from North America alone. With cruise lines reporting an average utilization over 100%, ships are selling out and selling out fast. There's no surer travel product with this much exciting potential for every single one of your clients.

Our buying power helps get better bargains...

• Exclusively negotiated discounts
• 2 for 1 specials
• Cabin upgrades
• Low group rates for individuals
• Blocked dates - when other agencies are sold out, we have blocked peak season space

Specialization is a gateway to success and specializing in selling cruises in a great way to market your business and turn a profit. Become a Certified Cruise Seller to compete with the various cruise-only travel agencies but still profit from providing various travel products such as air, car rentals, hotels, tours, honeymoons and more.

Now, with just one phone call or click of a website, your customers will have a One Stop Shop for all their travel and entertainment needs.

Tour packages represent a multi-billion dollar market and exotic trips are more accessible than ever. The majority of global travelers will seek something new that they have never tried before. Today's tourist wants a unique experience in lesser-known locations and with TIX, you can give it to them.

There are an estimated 1.4 million U.S. couples going on a honeymoon every year. Newlyweds spend an average of $4500 on their honeymoons, which typically last 7 days. You can specialize in Romance Travel or just make it a part of your One Stop Shop.

In addition to cruises and vacation packages, you can sell airline tickets, car and hotel reservations and, of course, concert theater and sporting event tickets.

Carnival, Disney and Sandals are just some of the biggest names in travel. They spend millions and millions on marketing their brands and building interest in travel.

When you join TIX Travel, you will have direct access to Sandals, Beaches, Club Med and more. In fact, you can use any supplier you want. We never tell you who you must use and there are no quotas. You are in business for yourself, but we are here to support you.

Combining the buying power of hundreds of agents allows us to negotiate better deals so your clients get better prices and you earn higher commissions.

Our list of preferred suppliers reads like the Who's Who of Travel. The biggest brand names in cruises, tours, hotels, car rentals and more are instantly available to you.

So, you have a client that wants to go on their honeymoon in Hawaii and you don't know who to call. Our Agent Support Line will guide you to a supplier that specializes in Hawaii. It's that simple. We will help you help your clients realize their dream vacation.

Whether you're a seasoned travel consultant or brand new and have no experience, we can help you Start Your Own Travel Business. Our training is a blueprint with step-by-step directions to help launch your new business.

A comprehensive series of training materials cover all the bases of starting your own business. We literally wrote the book on starting your own Travel & Ticket Business. Our training books are exclusively ours. You cannot get these materials anywhere else. Your training is just a click away and includes such topics as:

• How to Start Your Own Travel Agency
• Developing a Cruise Specialty
• Secrets of Selling Travel
• Choosing a Niche Business
• Marketing Your Business
• Profit from Concerts, Sports & Theater Tickets

A quick read of the essentials broken down in an easy-to-follow guide will get you ready to start on the first day.

Your mentor will help craft a personalized plan to get you moving in the right direction.

Travel suppliers like cruise lines, hotels and tour operators offer free and discounted travel so you can learn more about their products so you can sell more of them.

Having helped hundreds of first-time business owners just like you during our 36 years of experience in the travel industry, and with hundreds of agents in the U.S. and around the world, TIX Travel is your trusted source for everything you need to know about starting your own Travel & Ticket business. Count on the superior support and training of TIX Travel to get you started towards opening a business and fulfilling your dreams of entrepreneurship like never before! With TIX Travel, you're in business for yourself, not by yourself—and we're here to help every step of the way.

Opening your own Travel & Ticket Business allows you to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of making your own business decisions and being your own boss while working towards your goals of personal and financial independence. Get the satisfaction and control of owning your own business without the fear of doing it alone. The TIX Travel support team will have your back and guide you to success. From your grand opening to your ten-year anniversary, we'll be there with you, offering support and knowledge along the way.

Dedicated support from our agent help center through our toll-free domestic helpline, chat and email.

We are available for you whenever you need us.

District Sales managers from leading travel suppliers are at the ready to help with marketing and product support.

The TIX Startup Package includes everything you need to provide your customers the high touch of personal service with the high tech of the internet. You are positioned to take advantage of those who wish to book on their own as well as clients who need unbiased advice from a professional travel consultant. Best of all, you earn commissions even when your clients book on their own.

You get your own website set up by our web team to market and act as your storefront. Through the site, your clients will be able to access travel products as well as event tickets. Your site comes customized and ready to go.

Your website is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even when you are on vacation, your site can still take in bookings. Customers can book airline tickets, reserve a car rental, book a room, or purchase tickets to concerts, theater and sporting events. There are enormous resources for travel information, such as weather, maps driving directions, passport requirements, state department advisories, destination facts and much more. Your site is a one-stop travel and entertainment super portal.

The TIX Startup Package also includes your own travel blog site. This is the perfect way to show clients all the places you have been. Discuss your favorite destinations, attractions and more. It's your blog. It's a great way to communicate with your existing and potential clients. You can also upload your pictures and videos to give personalized recommendations.

All the hosting fees and development costs of these sites are already included in your membership. The costs of running a customized booking site and personalized blog site would be cost prohibitive for most agents, but it is all included when you join TIX.

Our exclusive leads-generating program LEADS NOW will route prospective customers to you depending on their geographical location and/or your specialty, allowing them to speak to you either through chat, text or email. This includes phone calls transferred directly to you live.

Facebook and Twitter templates are included to help with your social media marketing. We also have a free program to help put content on your Facebook page on a regular basis. Just set it and forget it and watch the leads roll in.

Get repeat business with our customer loyalty system.

• You earn higher commissions than if you were on your own.
• Keep up to 100% of the commision.

In addition to traditional travel agency services like airline tickets, cruises, vacation packages, car & hotel reservations, you can also sell concerts, theater and sporting event tickets. Plus, you can create exclusive ticket and travel packages.

Tax deductions are a huge advantage of owning your own business. Not only do we help you make money, but we also help you keep more of it. Remember, it's not how much money you make, it's how much money you keep.

Common deductions include home office maintenance and repair, office supplies and equipment, food and leisure, learning, marketing costs, professional service and even the fee you pay for the TIX Startup Package may be tax deductible!