Throughout its 20-year history, Nexion has played a pivotal role in helping to positively shape the way in which independent contractors are perceived by both suppliers and the traveling public.
Nexion's success over the years - not to mention the success of its agents - can be largely attributed to the technology, training, events and marketing programs its offer its members.
The company will showcase those highly regarded programs during the Agent@Home summit in Long Beach, California, where it will feature a booth at the trade show and participate in a workshop
"Nexion recognizes the strength of travAlliancemedia and is interested in testing new programs and services that the company brings to the travel industry," said Jackie Friedman, Nexion's president.
The company's own programs, meanwhile, cater to both new and veteran agents.
Agents who are new to the business are able to capitalize on the NEXstart program, which connects them to the services of Nexion business development leaders who will serve as mentors in one-on-one sessions. Mentors work with agents to help them produce customized business development plans and train them on Nexion's marketing programs and booking tools.
"As more travel agents reach retirement, it's important to attract individuals who have fresh ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit in order to keep our industry strong and vibrant," said Friedman. "There are a lot of people who are interested in joining the travel industry, and we need to do our part to get them off on the right start."
The company offers its members ongoing training, the annual CoNexion conference, educational and networking opportunities throughout the year, regional events, Boot Camp sessions, single-day Agent Essentials training events and corporate training programs.
"Nexion truly has something to offer every type of agent," said Friedman. "Needless to say, training and educational opportunities for our members are priorities, and we want all of our members to have every opportunity to grow their businesses and be as successful as possible."
Agent@Home Travel Summits, the first of their kind, provide a forum where home-based travel agents, the readers of Agent@Home magazine, can network, learn how to improve their business, and discover more about travel industry products and services. Twin summits are scheduled in Long Beach, California, Sept. 15-18, and Atlantic City, New Jersey, Sept. 29-Oct. 2.
The summits bring Agent@Home, the only magazine that caters to home-based travel professionals and entrepreneurs, to life by offering extensive educational programming covering the top issues facing the travel agency trade today. Agent@Home is a sister publication to TravelPulse.com.
For more information or to register, click on Agent@Home Travel Summit. Travel suppliers interested in exhibiting and/or speaking at either event should contact show organizer Paul Muir at [email protected].
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