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Martindis2006 · 08-24-2008, 08:39 PM

I am not a travel agent but a friend of mine is convinced that she can get a discount on her accomodations since she is a travel agent. Does anyone know if this true.

mousefan · 08-24-2008, 08:44 PM

TA's can get a discount on room only reservations if available ( but are treated as a package meaning has to be paid in full 45 days prior to arrival) also must send in with in certain time period a fax verifying TA status ( IATA , CLIA , IATAN card ) they can book through Disney TA site

mbanks21 · 08-24-2008, 09:45 PM

they have to book it on disneytravelagents.com and verify their iata/clia number, etc. Its room only and it is a package just like mousefan stated

JandT'smom · 08-24-2008, 10:08 PM

You must also present your IATA , CLIA , IATAN card at check in.

Bethpremier · 12-09-2009, 06:40 PM

Does anyone know the limit of rooms you area allowed to book if you are a travel agent?

LindyN · 12-10-2009, 02:42 PM

Travel agent must also occupy the room and the TA credentials are subject to verification.

marcielm · 12-10-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bethpremier

Does anyone know the limit of rooms you area allowed to book if you are a travel agent?

I agree with what LindyN said, but I do want to say that TA's will often book a block of rooms & get discounts for group rates. The key is that they occupy all of the rooms on at least 1 night over the time period they have the rooms booked. Maybe the op's TA is thinking she can get a group set up??

LindyN · 12-10-2009, 03:10 PM

Responding to MarcielM's post:
Depends on how the TA books the room.
A travel agency/agent can pull a room block and negotiate a contract rate with Disney on rooms. There is a well known agency often mentioned on these boards who pulls rooms in this manner and in effect becomes a "wholesaler" of hotel rooms. Rooms which have been negotiated by contract are room-only reservations and may not have the dining plan added. Sometimes there are also some pretty stiff penalties when booking with a room block too so it is beneficial to read the fine print regarding changes after booking. Many agents/agencies do not do room blocks because of the contract issue and how payments need to be done on these particular rooms.

glovergirls · 12-10-2009, 03:14 PM

Just curious. If you are a travel agent how much of a discount can you typiclly get on a single room? It just got me thinking of a new career. I am a stay at home mom.

LindyN · 12-10-2009, 03:29 PM

Oh, and I forgot to add: if a TA pulls a group with a contract this is at a negotiated rate with Disney, and not a TA rate. A TA rate is a single reservation and the terms are posted on Disney's TA web site.

marcielm · 12-10-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LindyN

Responding to MarcielM's post:
Depends on how the TA books the room.
A travel agency/agent can pull a room block and negotiate a contract rate with Disney on rooms. There is a well known agency often mentioned on these boards who pulls rooms in this manner and in effect becomes a "wholesaler" of hotel rooms. Rooms which have been negotiated by contract are room-only reservations and may not have the dining plan added. Sometimes there are also some pretty stiff penalties when booking with a room block too so it is beneficial to read the fine print regarding changes after booking. Many agents/agencies do not do room blocks because of the contract issue and how payments need to be done on these particular rooms.

Yeah, that's what I was trying to say.

I looked at booking a block of rooms to get a discount in March... but the rate I was quoted for 10 rooms wasn't half as good as what a PIN or GP discount code could've gotten my guests. Maybe if I had done 100 rooms....

marcielm · 12-10-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glovergirls

Just curious. If you are a travel agent how much of a discount can you typiclly get on a single room? It just got me thinking of a new career. I am a stay at home mom.

There are some restrictions... tyically it is a 50% discount off room. HOWEVER you have to have your IATAN number to do this.

If you'd like more information, let me know & I will PM you some details about the parent company I work for.

LindyN · 12-10-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcielm

Yeah, that's what I was trying to say.

I looked at booking a block of rooms to get a discount in March... but the rate I was quoted for 10 rooms wasn't half as good as what a PIN or GP discount code could've gotten my guests. Maybe if I had done 100 rooms....

Exactly. A GP or PIN rate is going to be better and those contract terms are not as guest friendly.

marcielm · 12-10-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LindyN

Exactly. A GP or PIN rate is going to be better and those contract terms are not as guest friendly.

And what is sad is with the "discounted park tickets" (if you choose to do them) you don't get commission. Kinda' defeats the purpose, IMO!

tone.def · 12-10-2009, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glovergirls

Just curious. If you are a travel agent how much of a discount can you typiclly get on a single room? It just got me thinking of a new career. I am a stay at home mom.

is an education not required anymore?

it's like people buying a Mac, pirating software and calling themselves editors and filmmakers.

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08-24-2008, 09:45 PM	#3
mbanks21 DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 3,689	they have to book it on disneytravelagents.com and verify their iata/clia number, etc. Its room only and it is a package just like mousefan stated

08-24-2008, 10:08 PM	#4
JandT'smom DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 520	You must also present your IATA , CLIA , IATAN card at check in.

12-09-2009, 06:40 PM	#5
Bethpremier Kidanites Unite! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Neverland Posts: 778	Does anyone know the limit of rooms you area allowed to book if you are a travel agent?

12-10-2009, 02:42 PM	#6
LindyN Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 483	Travel agent must also occupy the room and the TA credentials are subject to verification.

12-10-2009, 03:10 PM	#8
LindyN Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 483	Responding to MarcielM's post: Depends on how the TA books the room. A travel agency/agent can pull a room block and negotiate a contract rate with Disney on rooms. There is a well known agency often mentioned on these boards who pulls rooms in this manner and in effect becomes a "wholesaler" of hotel rooms. Rooms which have been negotiated by contract are room-only reservations and may not have the dining plan added. Sometimes there are also some pretty stiff penalties when booking with a room block too so it is beneficial to read the fine print regarding changes after booking. Many agents/agencies do not do room blocks because of the contract issue and how payments need to be done on these particular rooms.

12-10-2009, 03:14 PM	#9
glovergirls Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 252	Just curious. If you are a travel agent how much of a discount can you typiclly get on a single room? It just got me thinking of a new career. I am a stay at home mom.

12-10-2009, 03:29 PM	#10
LindyN Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 483	Oh, and I forgot to add: if a TA pulls a group with a contract this is at a negotiated rate with Disney, and not a TA rate. A TA rate is a single reservation and the terms are posted on Disney's TA web site.