Step into the professional side of the travel industry and create a adaptable business around the way you want to work. Through a host agency model, you can begin as an independent travel professional with access to the training, certifications, supplier network, licensing support, and resources needed to get started.
You’ll develop your own client portfolio, choose your personal or agency brand, and decide when and how much time you dedicate to your business.
No previous tourism experience is necessary. Training begins with the fundamentals and continues as you develop your knowledge and services.
TASKS
- Complete the initial travel advisor training and certification.
- Learn how professional travel booking platforms and supplier systems work.
- Research destinations, accommodations, transportation, and experiences for clients.
- Create personalized travel proposals based on preferences and budgets.
- Coordinate hotels, transfers, rental cars, tours, activities, theme parks, and other eligible travel services.
- Manage reservations and maintain communication with clients throughout the process.
- Develop your professional presence and promote your travel services.
- Build and maintain your own portfolio of clients.
- Continue training with destinations and participating travel suppliers.
REQUIREMENTS
- Genuine interest in travel, destinations, and tourism.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in developing an independent professional activity.
- Willingness to learn through training and certifications.
- Good communication and customer-service skills.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage your own time and responsibilities.
- Initiative to promote your services and develop client relationships.
- Comfortable working independently and using online tools.
- No previous travel-industry experience required.
BENEFITS
- Work remotely from home or manage your activity while traveling.
- Organize your own schedule around your availability.
- Develop your business alongside another career, family, or existing business.
- Choose whether to start part-time or dedicate more time as your client portfolio grows.
- Create your own personal or agency brand.
- Receive structured training from beginner level.
- Access ongoing supplier and destination certifications.
- Connect with 150+ travel suppliers and professional booking resources.
- Participate in direct supplier education and training.
- Become part of a travel professional community with ongoing support.
- Network through eligible regional coworking events and industry conventions.
- Explore eligible FAM Trip opportunities.
- Access eligible travel-industry benefits for personal travel.
- Generate commissions through eligible client reservations.
CLOSING
This is an independent, commission-based business opportunity. You are responsible for developing your own client base and business activity, and no specific income or results are guaranteed.
Apply to schedule an informational session and discover how the model works before making your decision.