Andavo Travel

I have been in the travel industry for more than 13 years, and with Andavo for over 4. They are very supportive in marketing, accounting, research - everything. Andavo has some great technology tools - from their internal website to other software/programs that are available to you (Worldspan, ClientBase, Travel-42, Axus - probably many more). They are members of the Virtuoso consortium which focuses on luxury travel. Both Andavo and Virtuoso offer online training, as well as sponsor extremely beneficial conferences every year.
The management team is extremely personable and responsive.

I joined a year ago and could not be happier with my decision. Being able to use an IATA number has been invaluable, not to mention all the affiliations we now have such as Virtuoso, Ritz Stars, etc...
The support system at Andavo is amazing. They are always helpful, professional and answer promptly. Their accounting system is phenomenal. They have some very good systems in place which help us to be more organized. Their Air Desk is also great.
I attended AndavoMart just recently and was delighted and very surprised to meet so many vendors. I have attended ILTM, Pure and other forums and have never met so many reps from cruise lines. The Cameron family are very hands on and make you feel like you are part of a family. I hope to be part of this family for a long time.

We've been an independent contractor with Andavo now nearing 2-years and have nothing but great "kudos" for everyone within the organization! Prior to joining Andavo, we "tested" the host agency waters and were associated with another agency based on the positive reviews by others. Alas that previous agency was not for us.

During our transition period to find the "right" agency for us, we looked at and interviewed a number of host agencies from around the globe and eventually decided to be part of Andavo Travel.

Once the decision was made to join Andavo Travel, we were whisked into Andavo Travel's welcoming system and it still continues on as of this writing (nearly 2 years later)!

Andavo Travel is a company you should consider and look at if you want a host agency to be:

*big enough but not too big
*forward thinking
*well respected by other luxury agencies within the industry
*part of the family and not be overwhelmed by it's family members
*host agency that can seek and receive support when needed
*equitable share of your duly deserved commissions
*access to amazing luxury products(Virtuoso), exclusive hotel partners or any products that you may desire
*private access to a group page on Facebook that is frequented by other Andavo Travel agents
*ongoing training and education opportunities

We joined Andavo and have never looked back! Andavo Travel is the perfect host agency for our needs!

Tom & Lora

https://www.travel4foodfun.com

I joined Andavo Travel a year ago as an independent contractor. After being in the travel industry for 15 years, this was the best decision I have made career wise. The support staff down to the owners literally have your back. They all continually ask what I need from them. Provided with multiple GDS systems, Clientbase and Air Portal technology my transition was seamless.

Andavo Travel is able to pass along their special airline contracts along with top commission levels from their preferred suppliers and hotel programs including Ritz Carlton Stars, Belmond Bellini Club, A&K 100 Club to all IC's. Add in their membership with Virtuoso and it doesn't get any better than this!

Andavo is a great company that provides additional training and support through their annual conference AndavoMart and Virtuoso Travel Week. It truly is a feeling of family at Andavo!

Andavo is the perfect fit for me. As an independent contractor, I am allowed the flexibility to work from home while still having access to office perks (printer, fax, copier, phone) and office space. The support is fabulous- help from the help desk at any time. My air is all booked through the "air guru" on staff and my invoicing done with no wait from our fabulous support team. The company backing really allows me the time to focus on consulting and booking travel. Great place to work!

Simply the best fit for me as an Independent Contractor. I knew after working thru and interviewing with 3 other hosts, that Andavo was the right one. I receive all the help and support I want or need but allowing me to run my business the best way I know how. Nobody is looking over my shoulder or telling me what to do. The first thing I realized was that the owners and management team are real, and accessible and welcoming.
I am looking forward to many more years of being part of this incredible company and am proud to be a part of it.

I could not be more pleased with the opportunities provided to me as an independent contractor by Andavo Travel. Since joining the agency in March of 2016 I have been trained, mentored and encouraged. There is open, unlimited access to help with current marketing tools, many social media options, and extremely helpful, on-going training through Andavo and Virtuoso. Andavo is a wonderful agency to be a part and an excellent place to grow your business as an independent travel adviser.

Since joining Andavo, I have been impressed by their ease of access and their ability to troubleshoot any problem I may encounter. Their corporate relationships, in addition, to their participation in virtuoso makes this the, for me, the perfect host agency. Kirsten and Laney and Meredith really make this big company fell much more intimate and supportive. Some of the christopherson technologies, while pioneering, can be confusing, at first, but andavo has the appropriate training to get you ready to use what you need - and what you don't. Plus, the multiple GDS platforms and clientbase is a major plus!!

I have been an IC with Andavo for over 10 years and I wouldn't go anywhere else. The support that is provided is the best in the industry and the technology far surpasses any other host.
The owners are caring and want you to succeed as an independent business owner. The IC's are the best of the best and serious about selling travel. I would highly recommend Andavo Travel to anyone looking for a great hosting program.

I launched my Luxury Advisor career last year. While experienced in luxury travels, I didn't know much about being an Advisor and all the logistics/complexity behind the curtains. Andavo offers access to Virtuoso, Four Seasons Preferred Partners, Ritz Carlon STARS, etc...which is great. However, the most valuable asset Andavo has given me is a team. Andavo was and is always there when I needed help and required guidance from its list of veterans. They don't mind holding my hand and walking me through a process when needed. If you're considering a career in this industry, I'd highly recommend Andavo!