EXISTING AGENCY CONVERSION




Introduction and Overview

The following, outlines the Travel Network conversion program which is designed to increase your agency’s growth and profitability by becoming a member of the Global Travel Network Franchise System. Your independence and your identity will be maintained while you take advantage of our national system and programs.

The material presented outlines Travel Network programs and services which provide the opportunity for substantially greater agency profitability.

Travel Network does not retain any portion of the overrides earned on our programs and services. As a result, we can show you increased profits from your present situation.

Being part of an organization with national and global affiliations and programs can be an important advantage to you. In evaluating your specific situation, you should consider name recognition, gross sales of our organization, number and location of our agencies for added clout and networking, and our strong vendor relationships that you inherit as a member of the Global Travel Network system.

Joining forces with our organization will add value to your agency and will increase overall marketing capability, growth and profitability.

Affiliation with Travel Network brings:

  1. Income enhancement through override commission programs
  2. Expense reduction programs
  3. Marketing programs
  4. Corporate & business development programs
  5. Training & sales development
  6. The buying power of over 350 agencies globally
  7. Super overrides - You keep it ALL
  8. Aggressive corporation services package
  9. Networking assistance to get corporate accounts
  10. Comprehensive marketing materials
  11. Proposal/presentation assistance
  12. Complete corporate services program
  13. Strong Cruises Overrides
  14. Local and national advertising, & promotions
  15. On-going field support & training
  16. No percentage royalty
  17. Low membership fee
  18. Exclusive territory
  19. Keep your name & add ours

    Financial Facts

    1. FRANCHISE FEE...................................$3,000.00*
      *This fee covers the first three year period. The option for automatic renewal for an additional 3 year period is available at a decreased fee of $2500. This special conversion fee is available to fully appointed agencies who are ARC/IATAN approved. Options for continued renewal periods are available.
      This fee is paid to TRAVEL NETWORK to cover the cost of assistance and supervision in start-up, training, use of Travel Network programs and follow-up and covers initial supplies, forms, manuals, etc.
    2. SERVICE FEE(Monthly, Flat Fee)
      • First 12 months(1st year)...........................$250.00/mo.
      • Next 12 months (2nd year)........................$350.00/mo.
      • Next 12 months (3rd year).........................$500.00/mo.
      • Thereafter(4th to 10th year)........................C.P.I. Increase*
      As shown, the above service fee is based on the period of time as a Travel Network agency. It covers the continuing use of the TRAVEL NETWORK name; the continuing training, Travel Network programs and advertising; the use of TRAVEL NETWORK forms, systems, management programs and guidance.

    3. ADVERTISING FEES
      • Advertising Information Monthly (AIM)..........$ 50.00/mo.
      • Newspaper....................................................$150.00/mo.

    All advertising fees will be spent on travel consumer and business advertising. Fees will be used primarily on a co-op program to promote the Travel Network name, image, and promote sales for you in your regional area. Advertising is essential in every business. For any one agency to carry on an effective campaign would be far too costly. However, by combining advertising dollars, an effective, hard hitting campaign can be implemented to promote trael and Travel Network agencies.

    *C.P.I.-consumer Price Index used as basis for yearly increase. The C.P.I. rate is established by the United States Government.