Support hours

9AM–5pm
9am–5pm
9am–5pm
9am–5pm
9am–5pm

Company Details

  • Founded
    1979
  • Host Type
    Hybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
  • Franchise
  • Currently Accepting
    Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
  • Accepts Agents in
    Canada (AB, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, PE, SK, YT)
  • # of Contractors
    85
  • Annual Sales
    $19.5 million
  • Languages Spoken
    English
  • Business Attributes
  • Profile Updated
    04/03/2023
  • GDS
    Galileo
  • Consortia
  • Accreditations
    CLIA, IATA
  • Members of
  • Seller of Travel
  • E&O Insurance Included
  • Focuses
    Adventure, Cruise, Corporate, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, Honeymoon/DWs, FITs

Program Details

  • Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
  • Minimum Sales Requirement
  • Charge for Ticketing
  • Lead Program
  • Leads Belong to
    Agent
  • Charge for Leads
  • Education Program
    On-demand
  • Allows Sub-agents

Pricing & Commission

  • Military/Veteran discounts
  • Start Up Fee
    $499
  • Location requirement
    Storefront, Home-based
  • Annual Fee
    $399
  • Commission Split Range
    70% to 80%
  • Frequency of Commission Payments
    Monthly
  • Method of Payment
    Check, Direct Deposit

Technology & Tools

  • Marketing Programs
    Direct Mail, Website Program, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing, Social Media Tools
  • Sample Website
  • Leisure Tools
    Air Booking Tool, Consumer Booking Tool, Cruise Booking Tool, Hotel Booking Tool
  • Corporate Tools
    Online Booking Tool, RFP Support
  • CRM

About Newwest Travel & Cruises

Newwest Travel & Cruises is a Canadian hybrid host agency that opened in 1979. They accept new and experienced agents from seven provinces with a startup fee of $499 (+ GST) and an annual fee of $399. Newwest offers commissions ranging from 70-80%, online training and a mentoring program for new agents, E&O insurance as well as marketing materials and support.