| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 23/04/01 |
| Author: | Page Number: 60 |
| Copyright: Other |
Reaping the rewards
case study one:Paul Smith, a partner at World of Transport Travel in Twickenham, booked a couple on a six-night break combining Paris with Oslo, flying club class with Air France and staying in four-star hotel accommodation.
total cost: £1,155 per person.
commission: 15%.
time spent on booking: one hour 20 minutes.
case study two: Lorraine Burrows, sales consultant at Downes Travel in Leek, Staffordshire, booked 45 mature students on an educational trip to Madrid, flying economy with private coach transfers to their four-star hotel accommodation.
total cost: £15,966.
commission: more than 10%.
time spent on booking: three to four hours.