I joined Dugan's Travel in July of 2021 with no travel agent experience under my belt. I had discovered the joy of traveling only a few years before, and I was looking for a way to travel more and supplement my upcoming retirement income. I decided to give it a year's trial to see if I liked it and could make any money doing it.
Dugan's agency was more than willing to take on a newbie and provided a multitude of training opportunities. If I've had questions on procedures or suppliers or just needed suggestions for great travel ideas for clients, I've always gotten feedback from the leadership team or from other agents in the Dugan's family via the Facebook page. I've never been left hanging on my own.
I live in a small Midwestern town so I don't have a vast population to pull from for travel
clients, but with the variety of training I've taken advantage of, I have been in the top 25 selling agents in 2022. I so enjoy the work I'm doing, now as a full-time agent since my recent retirement. I'm so thankful I took a chance to reach out to Dugan's Travel to ask how I could become a travel agent with their organization. I would encourage anyone looking for a host agency that truly cares you as an individual to contact them, as well.
What I appreciate the most about Dugan's Travels is their commitment to personalized service for the agents. They truly go above and beyond to ensure that all your questions are addressed and answered promptly. Overall, my experience has been positive and I look forward to many more years with this host.
Porchia,
We are so glad to have you with us and can't wait to see what you accomplish in 2024! You are doing amazing!
I joined Dugan's in January of 2023 and was new to the industry. They have been great for a new travel advisor such as me and have been very supportive. The training provided by the agency is extensive and prepares you to be a successful travel advisor even if you are new to the business. I have already exceeded $100k in sales in my first year and could possibly reach over $150k in sales by the end of the year. Dugans's support and training has played a large role in this. If you are new to the business and looking for an agency that will truly support you, Dugan's is the answer!
John-
Your sales have been amazing! Thank you for the great review and we are so happy you joined us!
I joined Dugan's Travels in 2009 with no agent experience at all. I love to travel and was looking for something that I could do part time at first and grow into a full-time career upon my upcoming retirement. Jennifer and her team have given me all of the opportunity, support, training and tools I need to be successful. Dugan's is constantly growing and improving and looking for ways to help us grow & improve our businesses. I am very thankful to be a part of the Dugan's family!
Stephanie-
What an asset you have become for the agency and how helpful you are to all those starting out! We are so glad you are with us and love to see your success!
I've been with Dugan's Travels since the beginning (1999), as the very first agent to be trained and hosted. Joining the agency has been the best decision I ever made. It is a wonderful agency with a family feel. Help is available for those who are very new to the industry as well as those who are seasoned professionals. There are so many options for training both in person and online. You are never a number! Everyone on staff as well as your fellow agents are very friendly and helpful. We all enjoy seeing each other succeed and lend a helping hand or cheer each other on.
Barb-
What you have done with your business in the last few years has been AMAZING! We can always count on you to help others and offer words of advice. Thank you for being a part of the business for so very long!
Dugan's Travels is truly exactly what someone like me starting out needs. They are super supportive, help with all of my questions, and give a tremendous amount of guidance. I searched EVERY Host Agency and compared them all in detail and happily chose Dugan's, and haven't looked back. They give fair commissions, and the education and training they provide is really great. They also have strong relationships with several key suppliers in the industry. I have been able to give my clients everything they need with the resources at Dugan's.
Jimmy-
Your enthusiasm is inspiring! You are charging full speed ahead and that is so awesome! Cannot wait to see what 2024 brings for your business.
I am a Disney Specialist and I have been with Dugan's Travels for over 13 years. I love having the freedom of owning my own agency but still the help and experience of my fellow agents. Our Facebook group page is incredibly helpful. If you’re looking to book, travel, or join an agency, Look no further than Dugan's travels.
Debbi-
13 years went by pretty fast didn't it? Wow! So glad you have continued to be with us and we sure appreciate your support!
I appreciate Dugan's Travels as my host company so much! They provide me with so many learning opportunities and experiences. I’m excited for the day that I finally will be able to attend a DU event, or even a FAM trip. The connections that Dugan's has and shares with me is invaluable. I know I would not be where I am without them.
Amanda-
You have a great future in the travel business and I cannot wait to see what you do with your travel agency! You have been doing great! Keep it up!
I joined Dugan’s somewhat impulsively because I enjoyed planning travel and thought it would be a fun side hustle. I didn’t know anything about being a Travel Advisor when I started but I took advantage of training and was able to get myself started. Once I began participating in the Dugan’s U trainings I really started feeling like a professional and I also enjoyed being part of the Dugan’s Family. My business continues to grow each year, even though I am still just part-time. I know whenever I decide to commit myself to expanding my travel business, Dugan’s will be there to nurture me through it all.
Marie-
We love that you are a part of the agency and that you continue to go on fams and trips with us! Thank you for being a part of our growth!
I have been with Dugan's Travels since I started my company in 2008. Their commission structure and annual fee is fair for the services I get, the communication is awesome, the suppliers are the highest quality, and the ability to network with over 400 agents is invaluable when I have a client who wants a trip that is not my area of expertise. Tracking commission is easy and it's direct deposit so they are fast. I would highly recommend Dugan's Travels to anyone looking to get into the travel business. However, note that they set a high bar and you have to do the training in order to become a qualified travel advisor. That training helped me become an expert on selling travel and I use that knowledge daily when searching for the best journeys at the best price for my clients.
Greg-
Thank you so much for being a part of Dugan's for so long. We appreciate your support and information you share with others. We appreciate you!
I'm so happy I chose Dugan's to start my travel business. They are very supportive to new agents and offer a ton of learning opportunities. They truly value their agents! I would highly recommend them. I'm excited to meet some of the other agents at this year's FAM to celebrate their 25th Anniversary. You will not regret joining Dugan's and becoming part of the family.
Melanie-
We cannot wait! We are so glad you chose us!