Frequently asked questions

When you book travel through a hotel, cruise line, or online travel platform, some eligible reservations include a commission paid to the booking agency. As an independent travel advisor, you can access booking tools through a host agency and earn a share of commissions on qualifying reservations.

You can book eligible travel for yourself, friends and family, or grow a client base if you choose. The direction you take your business is up to you. Keep in mind that commissions vary by supplier and booking type, and some reservations do not pay commission.

Not at all! You'll have access to a wide range of travel suppliers and booking options, including hotels, resorts, cruises, vacation packages, tours, and more. You can book through approved reservation systems, supplier travel-advisor websites, or directly with participating suppliers when their rules allow it.

Which suppliers and travel services are available will depend on your host agency's relationships, supplier rules, and the requirements of the destination or product.

It's your travel business, and you decide how you want to use it. You can focus on your own trips, help family and friends plan their vacations, or build a larger client base. There's no requirement to take on a certain number of clients or meet travel-booking sales quotas.

You can shape your schedule and business around your goals, and training and team support are available as you learn. Any enrollment or cancellation requirements are covered by the applicable program terms.

Not at all! You don't need previous travel-industry experience to begin. When you enroll, you'll receive introductory online training that you can complete at your own pace. You'll also have access to additional supplier education, learning materials, and optional training opportunities as you continue building your knowledge.

If you want to focus on a particular type of travel, you can learn more about destinations and travel specialties.

After your initial training, you can connect with our team for guidance and questions. Depending on availability and eligibility, there are also opportunities to attend training events, industry conferences, and familiarization trips. Some events or trips may have separate costs or requirements.

You can choose to stop participating if the business isn't right for you. The travel advisor program does not require a long-term commitment, but enrollment involves terms and recurring fees until canceled. If you also join the separate referral program, it has its own month-to-month agreement and cancellation requirements.

Review the agreements and cancellation instructions before enrolling so you understand exactly how to end either program.

In the U.S., the travel advisor program currently lists a $179.99 one-time enrollment fee and $39.95 monthly. If you also choose to join the separate optional referral and team-building program, that adds $19.95 to enroll and $19.95 monthly. Together, the posted amounts would be $199.94 to start and $59.90 each month.

Fees and optional services may change.

Travelers pay through approved booking and payment processes provided by the supplier or host agency. Depending on the reservation, that might be an online checkout, a secure payment link, or a properly authorized card payment.

Travel advisors must not take travelers' payments into their own accounts. Some suppliers may require a credit card authorization form, which must be handled securely and discarded according to the host agency's rules. The exact process depends on the booking.

Absolutely! Many people build their travel businesses alongside full-time or part-time jobs. One of the benefits is being able to choose when you work on your business and fit training and client bookings around your existing responsibilities.

How much time you put in is up to you, and the results you achieve will depend on your activity and circumstances.

Travel suppliers set different commissions depending on the type of trip. The host agency lists supplier commission examples ranging from about 5% to 28%, with most bookings commonly paying around 10% to 15%; some services pay no commission.

Your earnings depend on the bookings you make, the applicable rates, completed travel, and any costs of running your business. There is no guaranteed income.

There are two separate opportunities. With the travel advisor business, your focus can simply be arranging eligible trips and earning booking commissions. You are not required to recruit other people to work as a travel advisor.

There is also an optional network-marketing opportunity where you can refer others to the business and, if you choose to participate, build a team under a separate compensation plan. This involves its own enrollment, fees, and agreement. Referral or team-related earnings are not automatic or guaranteed.

You may be able to work on your travel business remotely, but enrollment depends on where you legally reside and whether the travel agency accepts advisors in that location. The program serves eligible markets in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, and parts of the Caribbean, among others.

If you're outside the U.S., ask the team to confirm that your country or territory is currently eligible before enrolling. Requirements and approved locations may change.

Simply fill out the form on our Get Started page, and a member of our team will be in touch to answer your questions and help you with the next steps!