Company Details
Founded
1887
Host Type
Host Only
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
USA
# of Contractors
135
# of Agencies
—
Members US
—
Members Canada
—
Members w/storefront
—
Members home-based
—
Annual Sales
$230 million
Languages Spoken
English
Business Attributes
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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
$950
Location Requirement
Home-based
Annual Fee
$0
Monthly Fee
—
Commission Split Range
70% to 90%
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
Hotel Booking Tool
Corporate Tools
24/7 Support Service, Air Program
Commission Tracking
Itinerary Builder
Forms and Templates
CRM
Website Program
Accounting
Booking Tool
Analytics
Payment Solutions
About Brownell
Brownell is the oldest travel agency in North America, founded in 1887, focusing on luxury leisure travel and a Key Account Member of Virtuoso. Our advisors are all home-based across the country while our internal support team is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
- Hosting: Designed for Independent Contractors with an established book of business, looking for a Host Agency invested in furthering your success!
- Catalyst: An accelerator program designed for current travel advisors early in their career who are looking to further grow their luxury travel businesses with an established host agency.
- Mentoring: A one-year structured mentoring program for those with no prior experience in the travel industry.
We invite you to learn more about growing your luxury travel business here. If you are interested in joining Brownell Hosting, Catalyst, or Mentoring, please fill out an inquiry form, found on the respective pages on our website.
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