I joined FORA in late 2023 as a side hustle. Given that this is my first time working within the travel industry, I have been thoroughly impressed by the training they provide their advisors. Everything proceeds at your own pace and there are multiple avenues to engage in training (live workshops, online modules, virtual topic-specific office hours, etc.).
The FORA team also values community amongst advisors, which is demonstrated through online forums, organized site inspections and other networking opportunities. They want their advisors to have what they need to be successful and even go so far as to provide marketing support/assets for a variety of platforms.
I would recommend FORA to anyone who has a passion for the travel industry, especially if you're a first timer looking to get your foot in the door. The resources available have made it possible for me to build my own business while still having a full time job.
Fora helped me take my travel content business and build out an entirely new revenue-generating arm through travel bookings. I had no idea how much money I was leaving on the table until I got connected to this amazing network of travel pros. Not only did they train me and show me the ropes of the industry, but they also seem to know everyone in the industry, which made my life as a brand-new advisor so much easier. They also pay out commissions 5 days after my client has checked out, which is by far the fastest I've seen across the industry. I loved this host agency so much, I ended up joining the HQ team last year and I can not say enough good things about this supportive and knowledgeable community of travel entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Thanks, Natasha. You're an amazing example of the transition possible from never-having-sold-travel to a successful advisor and now leader at Fora!