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TRAVELCONNECT.SG PTE. LTD. (201604433Z)

TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOUR OPERATORS (MAINLY INBOUND)

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TravelConnect sg Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore Licensed Travel Agency Company under the License No. 02863. We focus on delivering personalized services that are of great value to our clients and we are a firm believer of technology so as to achieve a high level of efficiency in our day to day operations. We establish a one-stop shop dedicated to providing a full spectrum of travel-related services, such as flight reservations and ticketing, group tour and free & easy packages, hotel reservations, visa arrangements, corporate ticketing, wholesale ticketing and incentive tours.

The company was registered / incorporated on 22 February 2016 (Monday), 8 years ago with a paid up capital of $100,000

The address of this company registered office is 80, CHANGI ROAD, #02-04, CENTROPOD @ CHANGI, SINGAPORE 419715 located at CENTROPOD @ CHANGI

The company has 4 officers / owners / shareholders.

The company latest annual return date is on 20 June 2024, 2 months ago.

The company principal activity is TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOUR OPERATORS (MAINLY INBOUND).

The company secondary activity is TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOUR OPERATORS (MAINLY OUTBOUND).

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TRAVELCONNECT.SG PTE. LTD. (201604433Z)

TRAVELCONNECT.SG PTE. LTD. is a Singapore EXEMPT PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES . The company was incorporated on 22 Feb 2016 , which is 8.5 years ago. The address of the Business's registered office is 99 ARAB STREET, Singapore 199795 . The Business current operating status is Live Company . The Business's principal activity is TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOUR OPERATORS (MAINLY INBOUND) . The Business's secondary activity is TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOUR OPERATORS (MAINLY OUTBOUND) . (eg TRAVEL). The company's paid-up capital is SGD 100,000. The company UEN is 201604433Z , registered with ACRA on 2016-02-22.

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• Entity Name TRAVELCONNECT.SG PTE. LTD.
• UEN 201604433Z
• Registration Incorporation Date 2016-02-22
• Company Type Description EXEMPT PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES
• Entity Status Description Live Company
• Entity Type Description Local Company
• Paid Up Capital 100000 SGD

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• Bussiness Address 99 ARAB STREET Singapore 199795

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• Primary Ssic Description TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOUR OPERATORS (MAINLY INBOUND)
• Secondary Ssic Description TRAVEL AGENCIES AND TOUR OPERATORS (MAINLY OUTBOUND)
• Secondary User Described Activity TRAVEL

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Staying Connected with SYTA & Student Tour Operators

 Thursday, May 6, 2021 | 1 p.m. EDT 

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• Ruben Mordan, Area Contract Manager – South East, Hotelbeds
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Connect & ReConnect with Domestic Tour Operators

Thursday, September 3, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

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Thursday, August 27, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

Join us as we Connect with AAA Clubs to discuss best partnership practices and potential changes with their ongoing operational strategies. Panelists Include:

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Post Paralysis – Being a Smarter, Faster, Quicker DMO

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

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Thursday, August 20, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

Join us as we “Connect” with panelists from the UK and Irish markets to discuss the current climate and potential changes with their ongoing operational strategies. Hear From:

• Liz Wright, Product Manager, TourAmerica
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Thursday, August 13, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

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Thursday, August 6, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

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Agility and Fast Marketing

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

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Thursday, July 30, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

• Claire Doherty, Product Director, Travel Department
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• Susan Stiner, Head of Purchasing North America, WebBeds

Connect with Travel Agents

Thursday, July 23, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

• Mickey McBride, Director of Partner Engagement and Development, Avoya Travel
• Beth Hill, CEO, Mangata Travel
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Pivot and Innovation in Travel: More Than Just Buzzwords

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

Original 2020 marketing plans have been thrown out. Join the conversation about new ideas tourism marketers should consider for the remainder of the year and 2021.    

• Ann Marie Maher, CDME, Director of Tourism, Prince William County Office of Tourism 
• Sonya Bradley, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Sacramento 

Connect & Reconnect with Receptive Tour Operators 

Thursday, July 16, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

• Tresie Benoit, Director Contracting North America, W2M
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Coming out of the Shutdown: There will be winners and losers. Where will you land?

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

• Will Seccombe, President and CEO, Connect Travel
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When is the “Right Time” to market and sell to the trade?

Thursday, June 25, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

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• Jodi Cumming, Senior Director of Tourism Development, PIER 39
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Think Differently: How Do We Balance Industry Demands with Resident Sentiment?

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

Join this important conversation focused on the role that the travel industry and DMO’s play in the post pandemic economic and community recovery plans. Panelists Include:

• Valerie Bradley, Vice President Marketing, Visit Macon
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• Genyne Edwards, Partner, P3 Development Group
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Connect with Student Tour Operators

Thursday, June 18, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

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Should There Be A New ROI for Travel & Tourism?

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

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Connect with Domestic Operators

Thursday, June 11, 2020 | 1 p.m. EDT

Join domestic tour operators to discuss the latest on the current climate and what preparations are underway to move forward.  

• Charlene Troggio, Owner, Breakaway Tours
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The Story Behind the Numbers: Where Are We Going?

• Jamie Lane, Sr. Director, Economics & Forecasting, CBRE
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• Allison Schult, Principal & Chief Navigator, Mile Marker 630
• Josh Collins, Director Destination Activations and Marketing, Streetsense  

The Future of Travel Trade Events

Trade events and conferences remain a vital role in our industry. Connect with industry leaders to hear how events will evolve moving forward. Panelists include: 

• Malcolm Smith, Senior Vice President Business Development & IPW General Manager, U.S. Travel Association 

Think Differently: It is time for DMOs to work with Local Tours, Activities, Attractions & Experiences 

• Robert Graff, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Bindlestiff Tours- National Parks Adventures
• Maureen Haley, Vice President of Strategic Tourism Initiatives, Visit Houston
• Jay Judal, Director of Outside Sales, San Diego Zoo
• Mo Parikh, CEO, Bandwango
• Eric Thompson, Vice President of Marketing, Visit Salt Lake
• Bruce Rosard, Co-founder & COO,  Arival Will Seccombe, President, Connect Travel

Thursday, May 28, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. EDT

• Dave Cecco, Director of Product, WestJet Vacations
• Jeff Karnes, Executive Vice President, New World Travel
• Michael Marzano, President, FM Tours
• Ernesto Tecco, Group Manager | Business Partner, 5A Incentive Planners

How to Connect Arts, Culture, Heritage and Performance Experiences into the Current Travel Climate 

Wednesday, may 27, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. edt.

• Staci Mellman, Chief Marketing Officer,  VISIT FLORIDA
• Richard Peterson, President & CEO,  U.S. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council
• Seth Spillman, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer,  National Cowboy Museum
• Josh Collins, Director Destination Activations and Marketing,  Streetsense

Developing Product Post-COVID

Thursday, may 21, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. edt.

• Jackie Ennis, Vice President Global Trade Development, Brand USA
• Paul Winkle, Sr. Vice President Global Marketing, Miles Partnership

How Destinations are Using Social Media Now and into the Next Normal

Wednesday, may 20, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. edt.

• Adam Stoker, President/CEO,  Relic Agency
• Anastasia Straley, Destination Social Media Manager
• Katie Utken, Digital Marketing Manager,  Hamilton County Tourism Inc.
• Liz Mabe, Director of Digital Marketing, Discover Puerto Rico

Thursday, May 14, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. EDT

• Elvi Cal, Vice President Product Development, TravelBrands Inc.
• Wolfgang Hendrix, CEO,  Wolf Consultancy BV | UStravel.nl | CanadaTravel.nl

Crisis into Marketing Opportunity: Timo Kohlenberg Tells You what you Shouldn’t miss!

Friday, may 8, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. edt.

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Connect with Canadian and Mexican Tour Operators Virtual Roundtable

Thursday, May 7, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. EDT

• Karla Urias, Owner, PasswordTravel.com | ViajaTravel.com
•  Alberto Cervera, Head of Mexico, TUI GROUP

Connect with DMOs from Around the U.S. 

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. EDT

Our first marketing virtual roundtable brings together brand experts and DMOs to discuss planning for destination marketing in the post coronavirus landscape. Our panelists include:

• Zeek Coleman, Director of Data Intelligence, Visit Savannah
• Jeff Robinson, Director of Marketing, Visit Indy
• Will Seccombe, President, Connect Travel

How to Become a Travel Agent—Because, Believe It or Not, the Industry Is on the Rise

There’s a reason “how to become a travel agent” has been a continuously trending search phrase on Google—it is a career path that offers a flexible work environment and schedule, ample travel opportunities, and an immersion into a supportive world-wide industry. It's a surprise to some in 2023: Once the internet became widely available, it was largely believed that needing a travel agent was obsolete. However, even though the brick-and-mortar agencies with punny names in strip malls have vanished, the career is on-the-rise .

New software options are making it easier than ever for people to make money planning trips, either as a side hustle or as a full-time business. That’s why Cherikonda, India-based stay-at-home mother, Maya Kapoor-Miller, decided to enter the professional world as a travel agent this year, at 31. “I knew nothing about the travel industry prior to signing up,” says Kapoor-Miller, who decided to use San Francisco-based booking platform Dreamport to establish her online travel advisor business. “It is my first business in life, and the only one that you can start with no investment.”

But there's also a rise in demand. When people ventured back into the world after the pandemic, travel agents saw an overwhelming amount of business . And that momentum hasn’t stopped—when travel is complicated, like it was in 2020 and 2021, travelers turned to professional trip planners to create a seamless vacation. For better or worse, traveling has remained complicated and chaotic, with new rules being implemented (like Americans needing to pay a fee to visit Europe in 2024 ) and airline strikes and staffing issues. Offloading all of the nitty-gritty details to someone else is more appealing than ever.

For those entering the field, there's also the age-old motivator: a love of travel. 

Shelton Ellis, who is based in North Carolina, recently saw these opportunities and left behind more than 20 years in public relations and global advertising to turn his passion into a career. “I was born with a wanderlust that would wear Rick Steves out,” Ellis says. “I decided to take the leap and follow that lifelong yearning. Transitioning into this role was really about learning how to monetize what I'm passionate about.”

Whether you are looking for a new career path or a lucrative side-hustle—or simply curious about those taking the plunge—here’s how to become a travel agent, from the qualifications and education required, to anticipated earnings, according to those who have made the shift in the past year. 

What exactly does a travel agent do?

Travel agents, or travel advisors (the term is mostly interchangeable), manage everything that goes into a trip for their clients: the flights, car transfers, accommodations, restaurant reservations, and more—they even inspire the itinerary. The reason people turn to travel agents, aside from having a helping hand during any travel chaos , is also to tap into the travel agent’s first-hand knowledge of destinations, and their industry partnerships, which often lead to perks such as hotel upgrades, ideal airplane seats, and experiences that can’t be found on a search engine.

“You have to remember that as a travel agent, you will be a guide for people during their happiest moments—family reunions, weddings , baptisms, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that people have dreamt of,” says Kapoor-Miller. “It has been one of the most rewarding aspects of being a travel agent. You navigate people, inform them, and help them choose.”

So, how do you become a travel agent?

There are many ways to become a travel agent, from joining an existing travel agency , to starting an independent business from the ground up. Others are opting for one of the buzziest start-ups in the travel industry, Fora . When it launched in 2021, the software company, which trains and provides search engine-optimized profile pages to advisors—at one point had a waitlist of over 30,000 people eager to begin a part-time gig. Travel photographer and Condé Nast Traveler contributor Amanda Villarosa is currently in the process of joining.

“I'm the person that friends and family come to for travel recommendations, tips and tricks, and general travel advice,” says Villarosa. “After discovering Fora and looking into it, I realized that it could be the perfect side-hustle, considering I'm already so involved in the industry.”

With additional flexibility, Villarosa was able to move from New York City to splitting her time between Denver and Los Angeles . She says that the sign-up was quite straightforward. “You're given a dedicated Fora email and have access to advising tools and fellow Fora advisors,” she says. “The training is in the form of Zoom meetings and videos, which you have the option to watch at your own pace. Once completed, you take a certification quiz and you're on your way to advising.”

The other ways in are slightly more involved. To begin an independent practice, you go about it like many other businesses. You will have to create an LLC, establish a business name, cultivate marketing materials, build a website, find clientele, and more.

Ellis found something in the middle, choosing to connect with an established travel agency. “Don't be afraid to reach out to an agency looking to take on new advisors and is willing to mentor," says Ellis. "I was fortunate to learn so much from Annie Chambers, the owner of Crafted Escapes , who has seven years in the business.” He now knows the ropes on everything from using itinerary-building software to destination-specific training, to the sales and marketing aspects of the trade.

Is there required education or qualifications?

Ellis says that there's no certification, per se, required to become a travel advisor, but there are countless training courses available like Departure Lounge ’s classes on navigating the industry through hotels and tour operators. He said it’s also important to stay on top of travel trends. Ellis recently completed travel agent training programs provided by premier cruise lines such as Virgin Voyages , Ritz-Carlton Yachts , and Cunard to help agents sell their products more accurately.

How much does a travel agent make?

What a travel agent earns depends on how many trips they successfully book for their clients. The entire model is commission-based, meaning agents earn a percentage of the total cost of the vacation they orchestrate. Many travel advisors choose to charge a flat-rate planning fee in addition to their commission, but balance is key—if you charge a high planning fee, it could lead to potential clients going elsewhere.

Fora ’s website states that “some of our full-time, expert advisors earn well into the six figures (or beyond).” So a lucrative career may be on the horizon, for those who are able to build a robust client base and excellent industry connections.

How much you make can also depend on where you live around the world. “I am being paid in dollars,” says India-based Kapoor-Miller. “So the currency fluctuations of the local exchange rate are not something I am worried about.”

What are the key skills required to become a travel agent?

“Travel agents need a mix of customer service, communication, destination knowledge, organizational, and problem-solving skills,” says Kapoor-Miller. “But I would say that adaptability, flexibility, curiosity, and cultural sensitivity top them all—you have to put yourself in other's shoes, and understand the requirements, hopes, and expectations of your clients along with any worries and questions they may have.”

It’s vital to have a passion for traveling, even the aspects of the process that aren’t as exciting, such as learning about new airline routes, train schedule updates, and industry news. “It can be an information-heavy hustle, and I believe it's important to be excited about it as that energy definitely transfers to your clients and partners,” Villarosa says.

Should travel advisors choose a specialization?

Many travel advisors have found success through becoming an expert in a few types of travel and destinations. “It's important to become an authority and learn as much as you can through personal experiences and continuing education,” says Ellis. “As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community , an avid snow skier, and scuba diver, I know not only the popular destinations but others that are off the beaten path, equally safe and adventurous for all travelers.” This helps travel agents establish a competitive edge, and hopefully convince potential clients to choose them for their expertise.

What are the benefits of being a travel agent?

“Flexibility tops them all,” says Kapoor-Miller. “And the ability to start without industry knowledge. If you worry that you are too old for this job, the good news is that this is a job you can enter and enjoy at any age.”

Another great perk is the "Familiarization trip,” says Ellis. “Tourism boards and hotels invite agents to visit and familiarize themselves with a particular country and its properties. After all, any accomplished salesperson should learn everything they can about their products first-hand...even if they're in Bora Bora.” It's hard work, but someone's got to do it. 

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The Best Networking Tips for Travel Agents (Step-by-Step Guide For Growth)

• Published on March 23, 2023

With the rising use of new technologies and advanced tools to grow and market any business today, the value of an important traditional method to connect with industry peers is gradually being forgotten; this slowly fading yet effective way is called Networking .

Networking, in simple terms, means the exchange of information and ideas among people with a common profession or special interest, usually in an informal social setting.

It is especially important for a Travel Agent because connecting with the other travel industry members can help you hone your existing relationships as well as make new contacts, get new ideas, mentorship, opportunities and a potential set of customers.

It will make you an active, knowledgeable and known member in the market and definitely help you gain trust of new and existing customers.

It keeps you on your toes by exposing you to the necessary competition and support needed to grow in this fast-paced world of Tourism.

Whether you’re new to the industry or an old player, networking has proven to be a valuable tool regardless! 

Ways of Networking for Travel Agents:

Networking is a crucial art for any entrepreneur. It is all about building mutually beneficial relationships where interacting face to face, staying in touch, explaining yours and understanding the other person’s needs is considered as the best form of communication.

Listed below are the top ways in which you can practice maximum networking as a Travel Agent:

1. Networking with Clients

Every travel agent, big or small, wants to have the maximum customer base but what makes an agent different is his skill to identify moments and turn them into business opportunities .

Talk about travel with the people you come in contact with, tell them about your agency, what you do and what you can do for them. This type of networking can simply start with a handshake at any informal get-together, party or even at the gym, school functions or grocery stores.

If you are new in business then this is the best form of networking for you!

2. Networking with Travel Agents

Agent to agent networking is considered to be the most beneficial and amazing form of networking.

Meeting your fellow agents, discussing new travel trends , destinations, challenges and ideas can help you learn and plan the future of your travel agency.

Attend as many agent to agent events as possible, interact actively, exchange contacts and explore the best business opportunities available from time to time.

3. Supplier events and FAM Trips

Attending supplier events and webinars whenever possible is a great way to build relationships across the industry.

Learning about new destinations, connecting with suppliers , letting them know what your needs are and what the end customers expect can help you expand your business further.

Attending events like tourism roadshows or SATTE ,  participating in supplier webinars and undertaking FAM trips can shape and widen your understanding of the business.

4. Social Media Networking

Go ahead and connect with agents, suppliers as well as clients on Social Media. Be active on the internet, market your business, share deals / posters , ask your customers to write testimonials, follow fellow agents and join tourism groups on facebook, whatsapp, etc.

This will help you reach out to a wider audience and make a market presence of your brand. Take your business online today and slowly build a brand that people connect with.

We hope these networking tips help you expand your business, plan its course and find more customers.

Keep working, keep networking and keep getting closer to making your business known!

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