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INDUSTRY
I began my travel career as part of the support staff for Independent Contractors in a host agency - a relatively little known niche in the 90's. I moved on to spend years as an in-house corporate agent until I decided a change of scenery was needed.
It would seem most sensible that I would return to my original agency, but not all host agencies work the same, and while the one I worked for is still quite successful, it is geared primarily - as many are - toward agents who already have an established clientele ...
That's where CWT excels with incredible proficiency! From training to marketing to support and resources, CWT offers a full menu of options for agents of all experience levels - from those who are completely new to the industry to veterans like myself who have the industry knowledge, but need the time and resources to develop a client base to build a successful business.
The CWT Vacations staff is in a word - outstanding! They are there with answers for every question, always reaching out to encourage and offer support and resources and providing relevant, accurate and important information to help us be the best agents we can be.
I am pleased and grateful to be part of the CWT Vacations "family" of IC's and look forward to our continued partnership.
When I was looking at going out on my own I looked at several Host Agencies and no one came close to the professionalism, experience and connections with suppliers as CWT Vacations did. I have been nothing but thrilled with my experience, I have support 24/7 which is very tough to find. It's now been 2 years and I wouldn't think of going elsewhere. LOVE LOVE LOVE CWT Vacations. It was the best move I've ever made.
I was already very familiar with the CWT Vacations name when I joined the Host Agency Program in December 2010. Earlier that month, I literally walked away from one of the largest travel agencies in the world. I was tired of all the red tape and dogma. A friend suggested I pick up a travel magazine and look for a host agency and start my own business. The first name that jumped out at me was CWT Vacations! My destiny immediately became clear.
Since starting HMI Travel Consulting, under the CWT Vacations umbrella, I could not be happier. The power behind the names of CWT Vacations and Virtuoso have opened doors for me I never knew existed. I literally have the best of the best at my disposal.
The support I receive is invaluable. There is NO DOUBT in my mind that my business is my own and that CWT Vacations WORKS FOR ME. They are very generous with their expertise and assistance. The accounting of commissions is, I'm sure, quite a daunting task, however, one would never know it with CWT Vacations! CWT Vacations has proven itself to be a trusted and respected operation.
I highly recommend CWT Vacations to anyone who is thinking about becoming an independent agent. With the abundance of resources available to me from CWT Vacations, as well as my own hard work, I was ranked one of the top 25 travel agents of 2011.
I look forward to a continued, mutually profitable relationship with MY host agency! Do you feel the same way about yours?