March 20, 2023
Company Details
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Founded1942
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Host TypeHybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
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Franchise
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Currently AcceptingBeginner Agents, Experienced Agents
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Accepts Agents inUSA
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# of Contractors50
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Annual Sales$17.5 million
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Languages SpokenEnglish
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Business Attributes—
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Profile Updated12/29/2022
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GDSSabre
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Consortia
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AccreditationsARC, CLIA, IATA
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Members ofASTA
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Seller of Travel—
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E&O Insurance Included
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FocusesDisney, Leisure, Luxury
Program Details
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Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
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Minimum Sales Requirement—
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Charge for Ticketing
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Lead Program
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Leads Belong toAgent
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Charge for Leads
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Education ProgramEmployee Training, IC Education, In-person
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Allows Sub-agents
Pricing & Commission
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Military/Veteran discounts
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Start Up Fee$4,000
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Location requirementStorefront, Home-based
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Annual Fee$1,200
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Commission Split Range60% to 85%
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Frequency of Commission PaymentsMonthly
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Method of PaymentDirect Deposit
Technology & Tools
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Marketing ProgramsDirect Mail, Website Program, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing
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Sample Website
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Leisure Tools—
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Corporate Tools24/7 Support Service, Air Program, Online Booking Tool
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CRM
About Lake Shore Travel
Who We AreWe're a Chicago based mid-sized luxury travel agency with midwestern heart. As evidenced by our award of Virtuoso's Most Hospitable Agency, our 35 advisors create a work family that are diligent, dedicated and welcoming. Our advisors work from Illinois, California, Texas and Florida.Let Us Be a Partner in Your Travel CareerJust starting out? On the Road to Becoming a Travel Advisor is our 10 week in-depth training program designed to teach those new to the travel business how to sell and book luxury travel. Regardless of where you live, our advisors feel connected through weekly touch points, live on-line supplier presentations and office meetings and more. You're never more than a phone call away.Already a seasoned pro? We're proud of the stellar reputation we have in the industry and Lake Shore Travel advisors enjoy the benefits. We are members of Virtuoso as well as Preferred Partners with many of the leading luxury hotel chains which means our partners roll out the red ca