Jackie Friedman, CTC
General Manager

In an ever-changing environment like the travel industry, adaptability is the key to survival and the foundation of success. No one knows that better than Nexion, the whole Host agency owned by Sabre Travel Network. With over 12 years in the Host agency business, Nexion’s adaptability and focus on continuous improvement has made its Host agency program one of the most beneficial in the business.
Nexion’s focus on continuous improvement has fueled tremendous growth and loyalty — membership has more than doubled in the past two years to over 2,100 independent travel professionals. Nexion is proud to have a 99% retention rate of its members.
“Our members’ success has a ripple effect that extends to our preferred travel partners and to Nexion itself,” said Jackie Friedman, CTC, CTIE, general Manager of Nexion, “It’s a win-win-win situation that is the direct result of our mutual support and professionalism. Nexion’s focus on the four Ps — profitability, productivity, people, and promotion — allows our members to focus on what they do best — selling travel. Plus, we throw in a fifth “P” — Play — because we think work should be fun.”
Profitability — Nexion members keep 90%-100% of the commissions they earn, depending on their choice of member plans. They also earn the highest commissions possible by selling top quality travel products from Nexion preferred suppliers. Nexion members will begin receiving their earned commissions twice a month, effective August 2007.
Productivity — The tools and training provided by Nexion enable its members to be more efficient and effective. They work smarter, not harder. Current improvements are focused on integrating the Nexion WebView® desktop with ClientBase®. This will allow Nexion members to log into a single desktop tool and have access to Nexion applications and programs, as well as ClientBase, the industry leading CRM tool, to manage their customers and their business.
People — One of the greatest benefits of being a Nexion member is the connections members can make with their customers, Nexion preferred suppliers, the Nexion support team of travel veterans and most importantly, other Nexion agents.
The Nexion CoNexion message board, which launched mid-year 2006, allows members from across the country to share ideas, knowledge and best practices at any time of day or night.
In 2007, Nexion has increased its focus on “CoNexions.” Every Boot Camp sells out. Boot Camps focus on building “CoNexions” with members by introducing them to staff and suppliers as well as teaching them how to access and apply myriad tools and services to their day-to-day business.
The most important opportunity of 2007 is the first ever Nexion members only conference — CoNexion LIVE, held in September, with content specifically geared toward the interests and needs of the independent travel professional.
Promotions — All Nexion members are automatically members of Jurni, the leisure travel consortia that produces innovative, award winning direct marketing and E-mail campaigns that use emotional hooks, not price, to stand out in the crowded marketplace. All consumer marketing is customized so that members’ clients call them directly.
In addition to enticing consumers to buy travel through their travel agent, Jurni Marketing has won multiple awards, including 2006 MarCom Creative Awards Platinum Winner for Award Winning Travel Themed Campaign and Gold Winner for The World is Waiting Themed Campaign.
Play — Nexion believes work should be fun so members have the opportunity to attend exciting educational trips, workshops and seminars at sea throughout the year. Members enjoy fun team building events, social time with Nexion staff, and even an occasional round of karaoke.
Nexion is part of the comprehensive solutions Sabre Holdings has that help travel agencies be more productive and more profitable.

Nexion®

1 East Kirkwood Blvd.
E1-500
Southlake, TX 76092
(800) 747-6813
E-mail: sales@nexion.com • www.nexion.com

Jackie Friedman, CTC, CTIE , General Manager
Faith Kuczaj, CTC, Director of Communications
Brad Buice, VP, Technology Development

National Host Agency
Year Organization Started: 1995
Years in Hosting Status: 12
Estimated 2006 Sales in U.S.: $225 million
Number of U.S. Members: Over 2,100
Initial Contracting Fee: Members are able to pick the plan that best suits their business, details and pricing at www.nexion.com
Annual Renewal Fee: Not Applicable
Commission Splits Available: Members are able to choose between keeping 90%-100% of their commissions
Consortium Affiliation: Jurni

Special services for members:
Nexion is a fully licensed, bonded and accredited travel agency. We offer a comprehensive array of booking, fulfillment and back-office solutions that enables independent travel professionals to operate their businesses more efficiently and profitably. Nexion members enjoy a proprietary Web-based portal, access to any of the four GDS systems, and unique marketing/sales programs. Additionally, members have access to the industry’s leading suppliers with opportunities to earn top commissions, including commission on air sales.

Nexion purpose for members:
• Increase members’ operational efficiency and profitability
• Provide unique marketing and sales solutions
• Provide opportunity to participate in Jurni Marketing — unique themed marketing campaigns and direct mail
• Build strong sense of community among member agents
• Enable members to earn top commission rates from industry leading suppliers
• Establish relationships between industry leading suppliers and member agents
• Supply exceptional levels of customer service/support