Company Details

Founded
2016
Host Type
Hybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
USA
# of Contractors
10
# of Agencies
1
Members US
9
Members Canada
Members w/storefront
Members home-based
Annual Sales
Languages Spoken
Italian
Business Attributes
Family-Owned (100%)
Network Sales
Profile Updated
11/15/2024
GDS
Not Offered
Accreditations
CLIA, IATA
Members of
ASTA, CLIA
Seller of Travel
California, Florida
E&O Insurance Included
Focuses
Adventure, Cruise, Corporate, Disney, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, 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
Employee Training, 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
$500
Location Requirement
Storefront, Home-based
Annual Fee
$120–$120
Monthly Fee
Commission Split Range
80% to 20%
Frequency of Commission Payments
Every Two Weeks
Method of Payment
Direct Deposit

Technology & Tools

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

About Alternative Travel Services

Are you looking for a no nonsense small host that won’t nickel and dime you to death, give you a fair commission split with great benefits such as a free cruise booking tool, CRM with integration from major suppliers, free air, hotel and car booking tool, competitive commissions, free social media tools, free agency newsletter and a public profile to get more leads?  Have you paid your fee and now there is no one to talk to? Welcome to Alternative Travel Services. We are a small host agency run by former Sandals BDM and top producer for DestinationWeddings.com, Lars Federhar and former ASTA President and BDM for ALG Vacations and Director of Sales Insight Vacations, Chris Russo. We offer personalized service and a wealth of experience from the agency side and the supplier side.