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With Atlas you will be entitled to our group long distance and 800# rates. The
long distance rates are as low as 4.9¢ a minute, 24 hours / 7 days. Along
with this rate you also get a FREE 800 or 888 toll free number for you business.
You will have the very finest in brochures, flyers, videos and other marketing
materials. Other businesses have to spend thousands of dollars for these materials.
In our industry the travel suppliers will provide these materials FREE.
Most
of our suppliers have excellent CO-OP advertising programs. In most cases they will
pay up to 50% of your promotion costs. In many cases, we can assist you in networking
with other agents and sharing advertising costs.
The most effective way to
market travel is by using "Point of Sale" marketing. In other words, do
not place generic ads that read: "XYZ Travel - Full Service Travel - Call (888)
555-1212".
Travel Marketing is most effective when you promote a specific
travel special, for example : "XYZ Travel is offering a fabulous 7-day cruise
to the Caribbean, normally $1,980. You can take this unforgettable vacation for $880
if you book by (Date) Call (888) 555-1212".
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