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Valerie Chen
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New Agent Training From African Travel, Inc.

Jun 10, 2018
New Agent Training From African Travel, Inc.
Advisors can now become certified African Travel Specialists.
Credit: 2018 Getty Images

What:
African Travel, Inc., has launched African Travel University, an online training initiative that will educate travel agents in selling the tour operator’s products. The program includes information regarding itineraries, marketing incentives, exclusive offers and more.

Why It Matters:
Two courses are currently available as of May 30. The first course covers the company’s destinations, different travel styles and the overall safari experience, while the second offers insight into finding the right clients as well as matching them to specific, ideal destinations. Upon program completion, advisors will become certified African Travel Specialists and can earn “Safari Bucks” (available until June 30) toward a fam trip; certification is now required to qualify for such a trip.

What They Are Saying:
“Our highly motivated agent partners appreciate our ongoing commitment to help them skillfully sell our transformational experiences with greater skill and confidence,” said Sherwin Banda, president of African Travel, Inc. “We are 100 percent committed to our valued partners and their success as industry experts and look forward to continuing this beneficial and winning journey together with African Travel University.”

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www.africantravelinc.com

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