Why should I book with Atlas Travel?
We offer added value on many trips that you would not receive if booking elsewhere.  Our staff has the experience it needs to make sure that your reservation goes as planned.  We offer the convenience of working with one group specialist from start to finish, and make all of the necessary arrangements for you, including fights and hotels to sightseeing tours and meals  By leaving the details to us, you’ll save time and money.  We offer a variety of itineraries to choose from throughout the world covering all areas of interests including family travel, honeymoons, culinary and educational experiences,  as well as adventure travel.

 How long does it take to receipt a group quote?
You will hear from our group manager within 24 hours if your
request come in on a weekday, or the following business day if your request is received over the weekend.  Pricing information can take anywhere from 48 to 96 hours, depending on the type of package you have requested. 

Why does it take from 48 to 96 hours to receive a quote?
Our group specialists work hard to negotiate the best rate for your group as quickly as possible. 

The travel dates, or itinerary does not work for our group, can we customer?
Tour itineraries can be customized, however if you have less than 35 people in your group, there may an additional charges to have your own motorcoach, tour director and driver.

What is the amount of the deposit due to confirm my group reservation?
Deposits vary by company and type of trip you are planning.  Your group specialist will provide you with all the amounts and dates in your group proposal. Cancellation information and optional travel insurance is also provided along with your quote.

GROUP LEADER QUESTIONS

HOW MANY FREE TRIPS CAN I EARN?
Trips are priced differently. Normally, tours include 1 free trip earned for each 16 fully paying passengers. If you need more free trips, such as 1-free-for-15 or 1-free-for-10, just let us know and we can calculate your quotation accordingly. You can give the ‘free’ trips to other passengers who can help you promote the tour - or ‘sell’ the free trip(s) as fundraising for your organization, or use them for personal travel. Ask us how. 

When you are booked as a group on cruises, it is possible to add special benefits for all the passengers such as a cocktail party, a personalized cabin gift or special tour. 

WHAT IS MY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY AS A "GROUP LEADER?"
As a group leader, your responsibility is to gather people who will go the selected cruise or tour.  Then you serve as a contact for the group to arrange payments, document delivery addresses, etc.  By promoting the tour or cruise, you would typically earn a free trip.

DOES EVERYONE KNOW I AM TRAVELING FOR FREE?
No.  The terms of your arrangements are strictly confidential.

TIPS ON ORGANIZING A GROUP
We are all members of groups; by birth, by association and by common interests.
The following are ideas of where you might find group members:

• Organizations: Retirees, churches, alumni, PTA, charities,
  retired military units
• Clubs: Bridge groups, health clubs, choirs, class reunions,
  bank clubs, etc.
• Special Interest: Golf, square dancing, bowling, photography,
  wine, bird watching
• Family Groups: Weddings, reunions, anniversaries
• Business Groups: Company meetings, new product launches, incentive
  awards for increased sales or productivity

SALES SUPPORT
In additional to counseling group leaders in the selection of the right  itinerary, we will prepare customized flyers and sign up sheets and work with you in the  promotion of the trip. We handle the invoicing and address your group's specific needs.  We carefully check documents so you can travel with confidence.

I HAVE A GROUP "WHAT NEXT?"
Now that you have your group, schedule a group meeting. Make it a social event by having everyone bring snacks and drinks. You are the group coordinator so be ready for the many details you will be faced with. The following are some ideas that you will want to discuss with your group:

• How long do you want your cruise, tour or vacation to last? Examples: 3, 5, 7 days or longer.
• What dates are possible travel dates? It is wise to have more than one date available.
• The itinerary — where do you want to visit? Examples: Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, or Eastern U.S. and Canada
• What cruise lines or tour operators are you interested in?
  What type of accommodations is the group interested in: Cruising:  inside (the least expensive), outside, or suites (the most expensive).  Tours or vacations:  budget, first class, deluxe or luxury hotels.
• How many people are interested? Do you expect to have more people than showed up for the first meeting?
• How many in the group will be bringing children?
• Does anyone in the group need a handicapped cabin or have any special needs.
• Does anyone require air travel and if so from where?
• Do you have anyone who is not an U. S. citizen?
• Will anyone be traveling as a single?

Now that you have discussed the basics with your group, it is time to call your our Travel Specialist to begin getting prices and discuss the particulars that your group will require.

Your specialist will be asking the questions that we have listed above. She or he will work with you on prices and the planning materials that will make your job easier. If you feel it necessary, your travel specialist will be able to supply you with informational flyers to pass out at your next meeting. At this meeting it will be time to pass out the registration forms for those that are interested. This form will have space for the names of the passengers, their address, phone number, choice of accommodations, place for special needs, meal sitting choice, who they want to be cross referenced with (for meal seating purposes), and whether or not they want travel insurance. Your package is a vacation investment and we highly suggest the protection of travel insurance. You will work with the same person from start to finish.

We hope that these suggestions have been helpful to you. When your group is ready to cruise, please call our group department.
1-866-475-7023
Call our office and talk to John Unger at 1-866-475-7023 about training and benefits for part-time agents selling travel to their friends, fellow church or group members, and/or company co-workers.