*This is a base document; each agent will have a unique set of needs and applicable solutions.

1. Background
2. Benefits
3. How does it work
4. Bundled Solutions
5. Instant easy start up
6. Variable pricing
7. Additional Suppliers
8. Flat and Variable Commission for instant startup
9. Automated Reporting and Payment
10. Working Portal examples
    
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Adventure Travel is one of the fastest growing segments of travel. Many are looking to add to their travels with adventure, wellness, spiritual and cultural experiences. (Visit our stats page for more industry trend studies)

With over 100 adventure travel companies already listed and more being added daily, you will have instant access to companies that are ready to have their trips sold by agents. With an average trip price of $1800 and average commission of 10-12% + you have an opportunity to increase your revenue without any additional work. Naturally the more you can offer the operators the higher commission they will negotiate with you .
Plus getting started with the technology is as easy as 1,2,3 and takes minutes to set up.

Travelers Spending More on Adventure
Average amount typically spent on outdoor adventure trips was $2100US compared to $533US spent on pleasure/holiday trips (with mean value generally increasing with age). The average number of days spent on a typical outdoor adventure trip was 9 days; substantially longer that the average American's pleasure/holiday trip at 4 days according to stats Canada.
   CTC Market Research, 2003 (IATOS Outdoor Enthusiast Survey)

Instant Inventory -- Adventure Engine provides you with trips from over 100 suppliers and will update you as new suppliers and trips are added.

1. Meet customer demands easily - clients looking for specialty trips can be satisfied by Adventure Engine. Include certified eco tourism (through International Sustainable Travel partnerships), family, women only travel and more....
2. Increased revenues.
3. Adventure Engine is a logical addition to flights and has excellent commission potential.
4. You save time as the technology provides you with REAL TIME inventory and booking capabilities - no more phoning or emailing just for availability.
5. All commissions are tracked and paid automatically
6. Turn key solutions are also provided with the technology so you can add these trips to your web site with all sales commissioned to you and your staff automatically.
7. Choose the type of interface you want either with a portal or RSS/XML feed (click link to review options).
8. Partnerships are easy with Adventure Engine - choose from our suppliers or let us know companies you would like to bring onto the system. Adventure Engine staff will facilitate these partnerships for you.

Pick the interface that is right for you (our client care department can help with this). Adventure Engine provides you with the custom code. Paste code onto your site (its only 2 lines of code on average take 30 minutes to install) to create your portal (virtual storefront)

Customize your portal to match the look of your website and constrain search results to show only operators or activities that you choose. Choose operators according to name, geographic area, commission they will pay and more. Training is included and can be completed for your staff.

Visitors to your site enter search information onto the portal / or click to review trip details. This enables visitors to go step by step through searching and booking a trip without leaving your site. When funds are collected from the visitor the AE system takes that amount, deducts the transaction fees and commissions and the remainder goes to the supplier. The commissions are forwarded to you electronically for all sales through your portal. Adventure Engine pays the commissions quarterly unless custom agreements have been made. Adventure Engine provides monthly updates of new suppliers. Airlines (distributors) can review their sales and add more suppliers at any time through their administration area.

We provide the adventure companies and the technology to interface with them in one easy step. Our systems allow your staff to access the trips real time and automate payments. Turn key and web solutions to put your new product up on your website and allow your web visitors to browse online. Professional level packages allow offline sales for cash, cheque sales. Add your own packaged itineraries.

Joining Adventure Engine, picking companies to start with, initiating sales, tracking and receiving commissions is easy as 123. 1) register, 2) create portal, 3) chose activities in your area to sell

Basic Portal:
Choose up to 3 of our suppliers for your web portal and trip feed.
This option includes free set up, tech support and training and you pay 1 % commission to Adventure Engine on seats sold.

Professional Portal and Interface:
Show / sell all of the trips in the AdventureEngine database. Options include inset portal, RSS/XML feeds.
Cost: $1500 + 1% transaction fee

Adventure Engine can work with your existing suppliers to get their trips on the Adventure Engine database. Its efficient, cost effective and easy!

All Adventure Engine suppliers set a "flat commission" this is the rate they are willing to pay distributors. Custom relationships with different commission rates can be programmed. If you find a company you may want to provide additional service for (inclusion in your printed material etc) you can contact that supplier and set up an increased commission that is specific to you.

Adventure Engine provides you with a report of all sales done on your website through your portal and in your office. Commission payments are forwarded quarterly or on demand in custom agreements. It's your choice.

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Go to www.westJet.com, www.goworldtravel.com, www.rossland.com to see examples of Adventure Engine Portal

Go to What is a Portal for more information on portal options and technology
Go to Pricing for costs and subscription options
Go to RSS/XML for more information on feed options

Call us for programs prices to bring your product directly onto Adventure Engine.