Become a Home-Based Travel Agent
Educational Programs

SCOTS (Specialist Counselor On Travel to Scotland) Program
http://www.scotsagent.com

Sponsor: VisitScotland

Overview of Program: This site will become an invaluable tool for you and your agency. We will teach you all you need to know about Scotland and provide tips and ideas to expand your client base and increase your sales. 'Specialist Counselor On Travel to Scotland' (SCOTS) has been offered by VisitScotland since 1986. The newly rewritten course will teach you about this beautiful and distinct part of the British Isles, and you'll become a qualified expert through studying in-depth learning modules. Here are some hints and tips for progressing through the course:  Take your time progressing through the seminars. Ideally you should spend a minimum of 1.5 hours on each. Print off each page and keep in a folder as your 'Scotland reference pack. Carefully read through your Vacation Planner to get a good idea of what there is to see and do in each area and remember, the travel trade website www.BookingScotland.com offers itinerary ideas, transport information, practical advice and tips about what's on in Scotland.

Eligibility Requirements: Only agents that are affiliated with an ARC, IATA or CLIA Agency qualify.

Benefits: Here are the fantastic FREE benefits available to SCOTS when you begin studying: Fortnightly e-Newsletter bringing you the latest news and product updates from Scotland and Scottish suppliers; Commissionable deals via their trade site, www.BookingScotland.com; A dedicated email address and toll free fax for assistance with enquiries about Scotland (48 hour response guaranteed); Free SCOTS logo to complement your own stationery.

Additionally, when you complete all 5 seminars of the SCOTS program, you'll be entitled to the following: A certificate stating you have completed the SCOTS seminars and an opportunity to subscribe to our SCOTS Business Benefits programs. When you subscribe to the SCOTSagent Business Benefits program for only US$99, you are entitled to the following: Downloadable diploma stating you are a certified SCOTSagent for this year; Enhanced commissions from selected Scotland vacation suppliers via the travel trade site www.bookingscotland.com; Website listing on www.ToScotland.com, their North American gateway site, in state order; Invitation to VisitScotland Expo, held annually in Scotland to meet the best of Scottish holiday suppliers; Opportunity to participate in low-cost educational tours of Scotland; Consumer referrals from the annual advertising campaign will be accessible on-line, through a special login provided by the SCOTS Team upon signup to either the SCOTSagent or SCOTSmaster business benefit package - 100 mile radius of your location; Specialized ordering system for your marketing materials - bulk copies of the Scotland Vacation Planner, niche product brochures, posters, CD rom video, client powerpoint presentation, postcards and Scotland images and tour shells; Downloadable e-postcards, letterheads and fax templates.

OR, you can become a SCOTSmaster for an additional fee that will provide you with even more benefits.

Cost: The basic program is FREE. If you wish to expand your benefits the SCOTSagent program costs $99 yearly, and the even more expansive SCOTSmaster program costs $200 initially and renewals cost $50.