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Learning To Travel As An Insider

By: Joe Jacobson Home | Travel-and-Leisure | Vacation


Learning to travel as an Insider

In this article, we will explain how anyone can travel at a fraction of the regular price, enjoy perks, benefits and upgrades like you've never experienced before, travel tax-deductible anywhere in the world, and even get paid when you travel.

What does it mean to travel as an "insider"? Well, for decades, the travel industry has depended on travel agents to book all travel. Then, in the mid-1990s, two things happened that forever changed the way people book travel. Number one, the airlines stopped paying commissions to agencies. This impacted them greatly since airline commissions were very important to their income stream. At about the same time, the first Internet booking engines like Travelocity came into existence. Over the years as the Internet sites got more user-friendly and offered better prices, less people went to the full service agency.

There are companies that take advantage of this trend in the industry providing you your very own online booking engine. The only difference between yours and the other sites is that you keep the commissions. When you, your friends or business associates book travel on your personalized website, you get 60 or $1,000). You are left with $2,000 in your pocket and the good memories. Which way would you rather travel, as an employee or a travel business owner?

In addition to the travel being tax deductible (consult with your tax advisor), you may have other business expenses such as cell phones, internet connection, car expenses, cameras, etc. As long as you treat this business as a real business by documenting your business activities and expenses, you may have additional tax benefits (check with your tax advisor).

To learn more about how to get involved with this innovative and powerful new way to make money in the 7-trillion dollar travel industry, visit our YTBTravel Network website



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Joe Jacobson is a travel professional working with YTB Travel Network. His focus is on helping others start their own online travel business, as well as traveling to unique destinations. For more information, visit the websites YTB Home Based Business, YTB Toronto or YTB Canada Home Based Travel Business.

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