2. • Began as a travel agent in 1990, worked
as agent for 20+ years
• Worked as a group leader while living in
Japan for 3 years
• Served as a vignette host for VCOM
• Started Hampton Roads Chapter of
PTANA in April 2011
• Hold a degree in Anthropology with a sub
discipline in Archaeology from William
and Mary
• Avid blogger
• Navy wife / Army mom
About LaDonna Allen, CTA
3. Jeffrey Holtrop, National Sales
Manager, USA
Jeffrey’s focus is marketing, advertising
and sales of the Nexus Holidays Group
USA product line. Duties include, lead
generation, travel agent/consumer
education, trade shows, and seminar
hosting. Responsibilities also include
trade advertising, social media and
database generation in both travel trade
and consumer markets. Experience
includes national supplier sourcing,
airline sales and management, and hotel
and resort sales management. Jeffrey
covers the Midwest/Western United
States and is based in Chicago, Illinois
where he lives with his wife and son.
4. • Styles of travel have evolved
• Expectations have evolved
• Generational Shift
• Know your audience!
• Consider your personal lifestyle and travel style
• Look for groups in your daily life
• Be patient and use your marketing dollars
wisely
You are no longer a travel order taker,
you are an experience creator!
5. • Find some commonality such as hobby, lifestyle interest,
family reunion or professional interest…
• Either locate or become the Pied Piper. You need someone
inside the organization or group to act as the person to get the
word out and as your proponent. Consider what you will offer
them in return. Can you offer them a TC? Can you do
something special for the group such as set up a special dinner
or if it is someone’s birthday have a birthday party?
• Develop their specialized
itinerary. Make sure the
itinerary fits their budget and
type of group.
• Call US! Get marketing support
to promote your group.
HOW TO DEVELOP GROUPS…
7. • Excellent Service in North America since 1996
• One of the largest China tour operators and one of the best
known brands for Asia destinations in North America
• 6 US offices in major cities (Chicago, New York, Houston, San
Francisco, Washington DC)
• 3 operation centers in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi) We are
there on the ground to satisfy client needs 24/7.
• Strong Partnerships with top leading
ground operators in SE Asia
• In 2013, over 60,000 people traveled
To China and Indochina with Nexus Holdiays
A Travel and Tour Service Company
8. • Ideal for:
• Educational institutions: all levels of students, alumnus
• Organizations: Chamber of Commerce, Senior Club, etc
• Company conferences and incentive travel
• Family and friends vacations
• Honeymoons and anniversaries
• Groups with special interests: religions, music enthusiasts, sports,
gourmet, dance groups, wellness groups and more
• FREE consultation, itinerary designs and quotes for your
absolute satisfaction!
Your Custom-designed Group Specialist!
• College Students • High School Students • Music Group
9. • Grand Mekong Cruise:
Vietnam and Cambodia
19 Days
• For Vietnam Veterans
• 2 Departures in Oct
• 8 Days Grand Mekong
Delta Exploration
• Small Motor Boat
Experience
• Halong Bay Cruise
• World Heritage Sites and
World Wonder
• Battlefields and Combat
Areas
• Remembrance and seeing
Vietnam as it is today
• The Art of Chinese
Cuisine 15 Days
• For the Epicurean
• Oct 08-21, 2014
• Authentic Chinese
Gourmet Specialties
• Restaurants known to
locals only
• Cooking Classes
• Local family visiting and
home made meals
• World Wonders and sites
Exclusive Special Tours in 2014
• China Highlights and
Yangtze River Cruise
15 Days
• Exclusive Women’s
Departure
• 9 Departures in 2014
• Spa in 5-star hotel
• Chinese Foot Massage
• River Cruise & Panda visit
• Non-tourist Special Local
Market
• Chinese Banquet and
Wine Tasting
• Women tour guides to
give you a glimpse of life
in China as a woman
10. 1) GROUP TOURS
(Hot Deals, China Super Value/Deluxe/Luxury Experience, and Asia Deluxe Experience)
• 1-16 Passengers………………………………………………………12% of GB*
• 17-50 Passengers……………………………………………………13% of GB*
• 51-100 Passengers…………………………………………………14% of GB*
• 101+ Passengers……………………………………………………15% of GB*
2) SPECIAL TOURS/CITY TOURS
• 12% of GB*
3) PRIVATE TOURS/CUSTOMIZED ITINERARIES
• 10% of quotation, plus the 16th passenger
travels free on land (with 15 paid passengers)
NET – Book it net and earn unlimited commission!
4) MISCELLENEOUS SERVICES
• Air Ticket Purchase Only……………………………………… $20 Per Ticket
• China/Asia Hotel Booking Only…………………………… $10 Per Night Per room
• Visa Application for Tour Passengers…………………… $10 Per Applicant
• Optional Travel Insurance………………………………………10% of Premium
3) COMMISSION PROTECTION PROMISE:
• Client cancels a trip………………………………………………$200 per passenger
*GB(Gross Booking) includes all-inclusive (air+land) tour cost or land only tour cost with tax and
fuel surcharges, single supplement, prepaid hotel room upgrading fees, prepaid pre-trips or
extensions, prepaid extra hotel nights and prepaid optional programs.
TRAVEL AGENT COMMISSION PROGRAM
11. • Applies to bookings on 2014 Group Tours
(Hot Deals, China Super Value/Deluxe/Luxury Experience, and Asia Deluxe Experience)
BONUS COMMISSION:
• Every passenger you book with us (double/single occupancy)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… $20
NEXUS REWARDS:
• Every 10 passengers in a calendar year……………add’l $50 Gift card
★ Overall, that’s a bonus on top of a bonus
on top of a great commission.
★ The program is unlimited.
The MORE You Sell,
The MORE You Get Paid!
Bonus Commission and Rewards
12. Yangtze River Cruise
Great Wall
Forbidden City
Shanghai
Giant Panda
Terra Cotta Warriors
Li River
Halong Bay
Floating Market
Angkor Wat
22. Day 3 – Halong : Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh’s Maosoleum and Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh
Temple, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple
35. 2014 CHINA/ASIA
GROUP TOURS
China Super Value Experience: 1
China Deluxe Experience: 7
China Luxury Experience: 3
Asia Deluxe Experience: 3
Special Group Tours: 3
36. CHINA SUPER VALUE EXPERIENCE
All-inclusive from
$1899 PP
CHINA DELIGHT 10 DAYSFOR
VALUE
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