Agencies Change Commission? Getting Listed on HAR? What To Consider in Change of Host Agency?

In episode 139 Steph chats with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel center and they answer questions from you, our awesome HAR community.

1. Can an agency change your commission level without notifying you or sending you a new contract to sign? Shouldn't there be some kind of agreement or acknowledgement from the agent before that happens? What if a host changes to a monthly fee -- shouldn’t there be a new contract or the option to leave and take your business? My partner and I are experiencing this and could use some advice. – Lori S.

2. How do I have my agency added to Host Agency Reviews? —Jamie W.

3. I currently have a host agency, but I'm starting to look around. I have a few subagents under me. What are the average commission splits out there? I'm at 80%. What things are typically included in the host fee? —Anonymous

TODAY’S RESOURCES:

https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/independent-travel-agent-contracts (10 things to look for in your host agency contract)

http://pestronk.com/ (Travel attorney Mark Pestronk’s website)

https://www.travelweekly.com/Mark-Pestronk (Mark Pestronk’s Travel Weekly column)

https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-industry-lawyer-list (List of travel industry specific attorneys)

hello@hostagencyreviews.com (Who to email to get your free host agency profile set up)

https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-agency-commission-plan-comparison-calculator (Data on average host commission splits and more)

https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/travel-advisor-research-reports/ (HAR’s annual research reports have loads of data on commission splits, earnings, specialties and more)

https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agency (Article on how to find the best host travel agency for you. The comparison checklist sheet is really helpful!)

https://hostagencyreviews.com/page/HW-coffeespot (Register for Uniglobe’s CoffeeSpot during Host Week! Friday, Feb 2nd, 12pm ET/11am CT/10am MT/ 9am PT)

We do this every week! If you have travel industry questions, HAR likely has an answer :) Submit your burning question here Har.News/Friday15 and join us this Friday (and every Friday!) at 12CT for travel agent tips!