SPECIAL NEEDS AT SEA JOINS OSSN, TRAVEL INDUSTRY’S PREMIERE TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR INDEPENDENT AND HOME-BASED AGENTS
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – Special Needs at Sea, (www.specialneedsatsea.com), a one-stop source for mobility aides, oxygen and other equipment for travelers with disabilities, has joined the Outside Sales Support Network (OSSN), a travel industry association for independent and home-based sellers of travel.
According to Andrew Garnett, founder and CEO of Special Needs at Sea, as an Affiliated Supplier to OSSN, Special Needs at Sea will help OSSN’s network of 7,800 travel agents access the expanding niche market of travelers with disabilities by providing information and direct access to a full range of power chairs, scooters, oxygen cylinders, audio aides and other assist equipment to ensure safe, enjoyable travel for everyone.
OSSN President, Gary Fee, states "OSSN welcomes such a needed company within our industry. This special niche provider aids sellers of travel who cater to this very special and lucrative market."
“We look forward to opening the door to additional revenue opportunities for our new travel partners within the independent and home-based channels served by OSSN,” says Garnett. “Traveler’s with disabilities represent a fast-growing market segment with 13.6 billion persons taking an estimated 68 million trips a year.”
Agents, after registering at http://www.specialneedsatsea/advisors/, can reserve the equipment their clients need via phone or fax. Special Needs at Sea pays agents a commission for each piece of equipment rented. For more details about Special Needs at Sea, or to request a brochure call Special Needs at Sea toll free 1.800.513.4515, (1.954.585.0575 international), email info@specialneedsatsea.com or log onto www.specialneedsatsea.com.
ABOUT OSSN
OSSN is a Premier Travel Industry Trade Association representing and supporting the Independent Travel Agents, Home Based Travel Agency, Independent Contractor Seller of Travel and the Outside Sales Travel Agent. Their mission is to provide its members with every possible tool and unlimited travel agent training to help their business succeed in today’s new travel environment. OSSN provides members with a variety of educational programs and networking communication platforms that allow members a professional forum to help ENSURE the success of your travel agent business. The Outside Sales Support Network was founded in 1990. Today the travel Association has over 77 Chapters including our International Chapters with over 7,800 members
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ABOUT SPECIAL NEEDS AT SEA
Special Needs at Sea is a one-stop source for special needs cruising around the world offering a broad range of special needs equipment for purchase and rental including wheelchairs, scooters and power chairs with capabilities to support 500 pounds or more; oxygen (liquid, cylinder, and concentrator); hearing impaired equipment, Braille printing, and more. Recommended by the world’s major cruise lines for superior service and value, we also provide consultation services for cruise lines regarding policy and new-build design. Special Needs at Sea, a U.S. company, is not a travel agency, nor do we compete in any way with travel agents.
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