The Travel Society

The Travel Society is my third (and final) host agency I've joined since starting last year. Having the ability to compare to some others, I am definitely with the right one now. I couldn't have told you who the president or anyone who worked directly in management were at those companies, but when I was thinking about joining TTS, I had a call with the president and VP immediately. As members of TTS, we have direct numbers and access to every director/staff member and I can call them up any weekday and get a hold of them. They know me by name, what I sell, what areas I need help in, etc. even though I just joined in January 2024. Their motto is "we only make money if you make money" which empowers every action they take everyday. I can feel this in everything they do for me and the other agents. I did not feel this was the goal with the other host agencies I was with.

TTS has provided me with an invaluable mentor, access to luxury amenities for my clients, access to conferences to improve my knowledge and skills, and countless resources. TTS values quality over quality which is important in this business. I realize now I was just another number in those agencies and am now part of a family.

I have been with The Travel Society for several years and could not be happier! They do a fantastic job setting their agents up for success through the varied types of support and advice (being able to reach out to both their staff and other TAs) as well as professional development opportunities offered through their onboarding, their annual Summit/conference, and their affiliation with Virtuoso. The Virtuoso affiliation is a great way to add value for clients and to provide even more opportunities for me to grow as a TA. Travel Society staff is always VERY responsive to any questions I have, I love being independent while still having support when needed. On top of all of this, I feel valued and appreciated, not just a number like some may feel with other host agencies. They actually take an interest in your success. I can't say enough positive things!

Two year ago, I took a leap and shifted careers into the travel industry. The Travel Society has supported me every step of the way! I have been given all of the tools and resources I need to not only build a business, but to thrive. What separates TTS from other host agencies is their deep and genuine care for their advisors. They have worked tirelessly to build a team culture where we can all flourish and provide value to our clients. It's rare to have the autonomy of an independent business owner while also having access to mentorship from some of the best travel professionals in the world. This family truly does everything they can to help me succeed. They're world-class in every sense of the word! I'm eternally grateful for TTS taking a chance on this newbie!

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While I have only been an independent travel advisor for a few years, I've been working as a travel agent since 1995. I have managed offices and used to be the leisure manager in a very large corporate agency that hosted several independent agents itself. When it comes to support, inclusivity and relationships. The Travel Society is absolutely peerless. There are many exclusive relationships with luxury travel suppliers that it is very difficult obtain that the travel society has secured. They are prestigious and well reputed to say the least. The only possible place for improvement is in the realm of technology, but I have not seen any better solutions to the realms of CRM, invoicing and electronic booking. I've investigated heavily and this appears to be an industry wide issue. I do know that the Travel Society does take this very seriously and is always looking for and to be a part of, the next best answer.

We have been an agency since 1980. When our accountant retired, we decided to go with the Travel Society so we didn't have to replace staff for back office work. It has been the best decision! We have been with TTS for roughly 8 or 9 years and they are the best! The staff really is professional and personal at the same time. Appreciate them so much! They want you to succeed and will help every step of the way!

The Travel Society teams routinely goes above and beyond. They are a pleasure to work with and support your success. The Travel Society has excellent relationships with so many travel partners. In addition the member Travel Advisors are astute and generous with their time and resources. We're a family!

I moved from another agency to The Travel Society. It was the best thing I ever did for my business. I was told I would never receive support from a flat fee agency and has TTS proved those statements wrong. I am so well supported and their operations are clean and efficient. I make more money now, faster and easier.

I am so grateful to have The Travel Society (TTS) affiliation for my travel advising business. TTS provides the luxury travel industry connections and contracts that give my business an edge in the luxury travel marketplace. TTS is a selective host with a membership size that provides attention and responsiveness to each member's business while maintaining an impressive sales volume that attracts and retains luxury industry relationships. My membership in TTS secures my business affiliation with the Virtuoso consortium as well as exclusive preferred advisor status with Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Preferred Hotels, SLH, Rocco Forte, Park Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental, and more!

TTS understands that each of its member travel advisors is an independent business owner with autonomy over their business. The Travel Society serves as an active advocate for their member businesses, opening doors and often making introductions and advocating at a senior management industry level.

As any small business owner knows, day-to-day back-office services are crucial to a successful and profitable business. TTS comes with a stellar back-office team. My business heavily relies on its accounting team. They provide transparent, timely, and efficient accounting statements with an extremely high level of personal service.

The vast majority of TTS advisors have extensive experience and longevity in the travel business. The peer-to-peer interaction at TTS is invaluable. TTS facilitates advisor interaction through events, familiarization trips, and online chat groups. The opportunity to collaborate and draw upon the collective experience and expertise of this group of seasoned travel professionals has been a huge asset to my business.

I am looking forward to continued business growth and success with The Travel Society.

I have been with The Travel Society for over 20 years, and they have been wonderful! During the pandemic, they lowered our fees by half to help us get through the time we didn't book anything! There are many, many ways to help us and info to get us our commissions. The people that work for The Travel Society are dedicated to help us in any way, and we are well known for our business. Thank you to everyone that works with The Travel Society!

I have been in the industry for 40 years as a front line advisor. Started with Travel Society February 2004 and have been super happy with the support and encouragement I get every single day. TS works very hard to provide me with the very best commissions and the very best connections to preferred vendors. I am fortunate I have never needed to advertise and think of all my clients as friends and family. It is wonderful to also be able to think of the people of my host agency the same way. So happy to work with such great professionals.