Business Class

PTN Travel

ptntravel.com
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Company Details

Founded
2022
Host Type
Host Only
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
USA
# of Contractors
# of Agencies
Members US
Members Canada
Members w/storefront
Members home-based
Annual Sales
Languages Spoken
English
Business Attributes
Family-Operated (100%), Woman-Owned (50%), Family-Owned (100%)
Network Sales
Profile Updated
06/19/2026
GDS
Not Offered
Consortia
Accreditations
CLIA, IATA
Members of
ASTA, PATH
Seller of Travel
California, Florida, Washington
E&O Insurance Included
Focuses
Adventure, Cruise, Disney, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, Ethnic, Honeymoon/DWs, FITs, Tours

Program Details

Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
Minimum Sales Requirement
Required to use Franchise Brand
Charge for Ticketing
Lead Program
Lead Belongs to
Agent
Charge for Leads
Education Program
IC Education, In-person, On-demand
Allows Sub-agents

Pricing & Commission

Franchise Start Up Fee
0.0
Military/Veteran discounts
Accreditation Number Required
Start Up Fee
$599–$1,294
Location Requirement
Storefront, Home-based
Annual Fee
Monthly Fee
$79–$79
Commission Split Range
90% to 95%
Frequency of Commission Payments
Monthly
Method of Payment
Direct Deposit

Technology & Tools

Marketing Programs
Direct Mail, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing, Social Media Tools
Leisure Tools
Air Booking Tool, Consumer Booking Tool, Cruise Booking Tool, Hotel Booking Tool
Corporate Tools
Commission Tracking
Itinerary Builder
Forms and Templates
Website Program
Accounting
Booking Tool
Analytics
Payment Solutions

About PTN Travel

Where Travel Advisors Build Thriving Businesses

PTN Travel is a Virtuoso host agency built for advisors who want more than a place to book travel. We help travel professionals build successful, sustainable businesses through education, community, technology, and meaningful industry relationships.

Whether you're launching your career, refining your niche, increasing your sales, or building a team, PTN provides the support and resources to help you grow with confidence.

What Sets PTN Apart

Business Development and Education

Success in travel is about more than product knowledge. PTN provides ongoing opportunities for advisors to strengthen both their expertise and their business through weekly supplier training, monthly Virtuoso-focused education, mentor groups, destination and FAM sharing sessions, sustainability programming, and leadership development opportunities.

Community and Collaboration

Building a business can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. PTN fosters a collaborative culture where advisors learn from one another, share ideas, participate in discussion groups, and build lasting relationships with peers and industry partners.

Through events, FAM opportunities, and mastermind-style communities, advisors have opportunities to connect with others who share their commitment to growth and excellence.

Accessible Leadership

We believe support should be personal. PTN's founder and leadership team remain actively engaged with advisors through regular network calls, coaching opportunities, and direct communication, providing guidance from people who understand the realities of growing a travel business.

Technology and Resources

PTN invests in tools and systems designed to help advisors work more efficiently and deliver exceptional client experiences. Advisors also have access to a comprehensive resource library filled with templates, guides, recorded trainings, and business-building materials.

As a PTN Advisor, You'll Receive

  • Access to Virtuoso partnerships and exclusive client amenities
  • A 90% commission split from day one, with the opportunity to earn a 95% split as your business grows
  • Advisors retain 100% of their planning fees, subject to seller of travel laws
  • Ongoing training and educational opportunities designed to support your continued growth and success
  • Mentor support, peer collaboration, and mastermind communities
  • Direct access to the founder and leadership team
  • Industry-leading technology and operational tools
  • Commission tracking and back-office support
  • Support for advisors who are growing teams and building businesses beyond themselves
  • Opportunities to connect through events, FAMs, and an engaged advisor community
  • Alignment with ASTA and recognition through PATH

Build a Business Designed for Long-Term Success

PTN is where ambitious travel advisors come to build thriving businesses.

Through education, collaboration, technology, and accessible leadership, we help advisors create businesses designed for long-term growth and success.

Ready to build a thriving travel business? Explore PTN and discover how our community, education, technology, and support can help you grow with confidence. When you're ready, we invite you to apply for membership.

PTN Travel

Preferred Suppliers

Activities/Excursions

Project Expedition

Shore Excursions Group

Viator

Airlines

Air Canada

Air New Zealand

American Airlines

British Airways

Delta/Air France/KLM

Emirates

Etihad Airways

Fiji Airways

LOT Polish Airlines

Lufthansa

Singapore Airlines

United Airlines

Virgin Atlantic

Cruise lines

AmaWaterways

Avalon Waterways

Azamara

Celebrity Cruises

Crystal Cruises

Cunard

Disney Cruise Lines

Holland America Cruise Lines

Hurtigruten

Norwegian Cruise Lines

Oceania Cruises

Paul Gauguin Cruises

PONANT Cruises & Expeditions

Princess Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Royal Caribbean International

Seabourn Cruise Lines

Silversea Cruises

Star Clippers

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Un-Cruise Adventures

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Viking Cruises

Virgin Voyages

Windstar Cruises

Hotels

Accor

Bedsonline

Be Live Hotels

Belmond

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

Fairmont

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Hilton

Hyatt

Intercontinental

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Marriott

Rocco Forte Hotels

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Taj Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton

Insurance

Allianz

Aon

Blue Ribbon Bags

RoamRight

Travelex

Rail

Rocky Mountaineer

Rental cars

Avis

Budget

Carey International

Hertz

Resorts

AMResorts

Disneyland Resort Hotels

Playa Hotels & Resorts

Red Carnation Hotels

Sandals

Universal Orlando Resort

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Tours

Abercrombie & Kent

Adventures by Disney

Avanti Destinations

Big Five

CIE Tours International

Classic Vacations

Contiki

Cosmos

Delta Vacations

Disney Destinations

G Adventures

Globus Family of Brands

Journese

Rocky Mountaineer

Shore Excursions

Southwest Vacations

Tauck

Travel2

Travel Impressions

United Vacations

Walt Disney Travel Company

African Travel

Collette

ID Travel Group

Intrepid

Luxury Gold

Monograms

Pleasant Holidays

Railbookers

Luminary Awards

Data Scientist AwardData Scientist Award
Nebula AwardNebula Award
Supernova AwardSupernova Award
Galaxy AwardGalaxy Award
Constellation AwardConstellation Award

Team Members

Stephanie Pickles
Stephanie PicklesFounder + President
Baz Pickles
Baz PicklesVice President
Brittany Lister
Brittany ListerDirector of Partner Relations
Tabitha Long, CTA
Tabitha Long, CTADirector of Advisor Accounts
Eliseo Rangel
Eliseo RangelDirector of Advisor Success
Melissa (MJ) Vogel
Melissa (MJ) VogelCreative Director

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