After working for a large company for 19 years I made the decision to transition to independent. The thought of doing so was scary and after shopping around for host agencies I realized that ILT had the best opportunities for me and my business. I'm so happy to be working independently.
When I have an idea for marketing or events, I can always call the ILT operations team for advice and guidance. They also work hard to bring us new and updated systems to make our jobs easier, SABRE being my favorite.
Most importantly, the membership fees are fair and the commission structure is great!
After working outside sales for over 15 years connected to a local store front agency I found out about ILT. Going with them was a great move. Their partnership with brand name suppliers helps with offers and commissions. I never have to wait for my commission check, their turn around time is great.
I got a little rusty but Alicia has patiently guided me through all steps needed and always has a smile in her voice. If you are thinking of joining the travel industry, ILT is the way to go!
After working 31 years for Liberty Travel I never thought working independently from home was something I would ever consider. Well I decided to give it a try and so glad I did. The transition was easier than I could have imagined and I thank the great staff at Independent by Liberty Travel for that. Alicia,Stacy,Andrea and Gloria are always there to assist with anything you may need help with. I would highly recommend to anyone prior or wanting to get into the travel industry Independent by Liberty Travel is a great opportunity. Go for it !!
Is the way to go.
The team is super helpful and advocate for you. There are a lot of opportunities to learn more & payments are always timely. A great commission split as well. Low costs for systems uses and support.
I have been working / advising in independent travel for years, but have only officially been a travel agent for about a year. ILT has been fantastic in answering all my "newbie" questions as I learn to navigate the travel agent landscape. The ILT support network is almost always easy to get ahold of, and everyone has had endless patience with me as I learn the ropes (and as I ask the same question for the tenth time). The only negative for me has been inventory: The GOGO (ILT's in-house wholesaler) inventory is very strong for Caribbean, pre-planned tours, and cruises, but has been limited for continental US, long-haul, and independent itinerary building. Take that last note with a grain of salt -- as a newbie, I have no idea if this is just a reality of the American structure of the travel industry. But since off-the-beaten path, immersive, affordable family travel is central to our brand, I do continue to charge up-front advisor fees to make up for the longer time it takes me to hunt down inventory, and so I don't have to be dependent on commissions. But let's be clear: I still find value with ILT, despite the somewhat "round peg in a square hole" nature of our two businesses -- this is a testament to the excellent member services they offer. Alicia in particular has been great at suggesting booking portals, accommodations, destinations, etc that I wouldn't have thought of, and she understands and supports our company's "brand". And having just upgraded to the Jetsetter membership level, I am beginning to get to know Gloria as well, who has already been an asset for me in business coaching as I take the agency portion of our business to the next level. If you choose a more "anti-establishment" form of travel services as I do, you'll want to weigh the pros and cons for yourself -- for me, the partnership has been worth it. If Caribbean, cruises, and tours are your passion, ILT will NO DOUBT be a superb fit for you!
After working for Liberty Travel for 29 years I made the decision to move over to Independent By Liberty. I like that I can sell what I love "travel" from anywhere, visiting family and from home. The support from the ILT team is amazing! They are quick to respond and always willing to help. Thank you Andrea, Alicia, Stacy and Gloria.
Independent provides great resources, support and software to help me accel. The best part is the responsiveness. Working with the ILT team is always a pleasure and they have real helpful advice experience and solutions.
I must say after being with Liberty Travel for 5 years and being in the hotel/travel for 16yrs, I found it was my passion to create unforgettable memories and to do that through a company who is equally as passionate as i am. Continuing my love for selling travel with moving to a new state meant learning a new way of taking care of my dedicated & loyal clients. Independent by Liberty Travel gave me the platform to do so. They offer amazing support nad great response time to assist with your booking and inquiry process helping to secure that booking. The GOGO Team is amazing especially with suggestions and finding great pricing for our clients.
After working for Liberty Travel for 23 years, I made the decision to transition to "Independent by Liberty Travel". I never thought I would work from home, let alone work as an IC, but here I am. The staff at ILT made my transition very easy. They are always available to answer my many questions and they do it without hesitation. Andrea, Alicia, Stacy & Gloria are Amazing!!! Plus having the support of former Liberty consultants is a major plus. I highly recommend ILT.
Let me start by saying I just love ILT !!!! Best Independent Agency in the world . The ILT team is super supportive and they get the job done. I have worked for Liberty Travel for over 16 years and the transition to ILT was easy and on point. I love the that fact that we have the 24/7 emergency line available to our customers . Covid requirements and travel procedures are updated constantly on your Facebook at Work. The amazing partnership with the hotels and vendors helps us as consultants to sell our products with confidence. The peace of mind travel protection is by far one of the best offerings available to our customers. Thank you ILT you are so amazing !! Stacy - Gloria - Andrea - Alicia and the entire GOGO team you guys rock !!!!
I was previously in the travel industry for 7 years. Then a few life changes caused me to move away from it. There was always a voice in the back of my head that told me how much I missed it but the circumstances were not there. Finally, I took a flyer on an ad that I found and it turned out the be the best thing I could have done. Working for Independent by Liberty allows anybody to be in the industry as much as their life can fit. You can be all in, part time or when you heart desires. It's completely up to you. Best of all you can do it from anywhere in the world. As a travel agent that loves to travel, you could not ask for anything more.