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Whether you're looking to start a new travel business or you have an existing retail, telesales, online, tour operator or agency; the Hays Travel Independence Group has the solution for you. We recognise that each partnership is unique and that each of our members requires a tailored package to suit the nature of their individual business.
A key ingredient to the Hays Travel Independence Group's success is our passion for travel and for people. As the UK's largest independent travel agent with over 30 year’s experience, we have a real insight into the industry.
Our dedicated Support Team will offer you a personal service, helping you to reach the goal of running a profitable agency. Alongside this support, we also provide you with the space to concentrate on the running of your own business, allowing a truly independent status and identity. This means you decide your own marketing, discounting and racking policies; whilst getting top tour operator and supplier commissions and overrides. As an independent agent, you can really concentrate on maximising sales and profits, with the benefit of reduced operational costs.
At the Hays Travel Independence Group it's all about Partnership, Profit and People.
Membership Benefits
No Joining Fee We do not charge any set up, joining or annual membership fees to be part of the Independence Group, you will simply pay a monthly management services charge.
ABTA & ATOL Bonding On joining the Independence Group you will be issued with a unique ABTA Number, meaning that you will receive financial protection and peace of mind for your clients; as well as the added credibility of being part of the UK's most recognised and respected travel associations. We are responsible for the bonding and membership so you don't have to worry; however we will expect you to adhere to the ABTA Code of Conduct. Our members also have access to our in-house ATOL facility, to satisfy Flight Plus regulations.
Excellent Commercial Terms Our Commercial Department negotiates to secure the best and most competitive commercial terms with all our suppliers. We enjoy preferred agent status with package tour operators, flight only operators, accommodation only suppliers, cruise lines and ancillary product suppliers. There are also fantastic extra earning opportunities. Staff incentives, special promotional activity plus tactical offers are communicated immediately and effectively via the Independence Group intranet. As an independent organisation, we trade with industry bonded tour operators large
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The Hays Travel Independence Group was set up in 1995. The consortium was designed to help independent agents/tour operators and new business start ups get the best of both worlds - the support of a large travel industry organisation, without compromising your independent status and identity.
and small, across the whole spectrum; including car hire companies, accommodation suppliers and ancillary product providers. We also offer access to exclusive hotel and transfer rates via our own Hays products.
Selling System Our Isell selling system incorporates your traditional packages with modern day dynamic packaging and allows you to compare the two at the click of a button. It really is the one stop shop for all your selling needs, offering you:
• Access to all major tour operators • Excellent scheduled fares from all major airlines • Access to low cost carriers • Dedicated cruise search with a range of products • Wide range of ancillary products • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) allowing you to build your own database
• Personalised Flight Plus documentation to comply with new ATOL regulations
In addition to this, Isell also allows you to produce personalised branded documentation for your clients, which can then be instantly e-mailed or printed. Isell is adapted to use for your business and offers full flexibility to offer the products that you want to feature and the functionality you want to use.
Tour operating selling system ITour allows you to trade as a tour operator, bringing together nett price components to present to the customer as a single price, fully complying with tour operator package regulations.
Vastly Reduced Administration We like to make sure we are supporting you in developing your business and increasing sales. One way of doing this is to provide smooth, efficient, automated administration. Our Tour Operator Payment Team will pay and reconcile all payments to tour operators and insurance providers. This vastly reduces your internal administration costs and increases office efficiency, allowing you to maintain a high level of service to your clients.
Additional Benefits
• Backed by the UK's largest independent travel agent • Access to exclusive hotel and transfer rates • Access to IATA and special fares • Free bespoke training • Optional in-branch foreign exchange • Online credit card authorisation with low charges
Contact us today... email
ig.sales@
hays-travel.co.uk or enquire online at
www.haystravel.org/IG/ for more information on how we can create a profitable partnership with you.
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