Company Details

Founded
2013
Host Type
Host Only
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
USA
# of Contractors
350
# of Agencies
Members US
Members Canada
Members w/storefront
Members home-based
Annual Sales
$117 million
Languages Spoken
English
Business Attributes
Network Sales
Profile Updated
06/30/2026
GDS
Sabre
Consortia
Accreditations
ARC, CLIA, IATA
Members of
ASTA, IGLTA, PATH
Seller of Travel
California, Florida
E&O Insurance Included
Focuses
Adventure, Cruise, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, Ethnic, Honeymoon/DWs, FITs

Program Details

Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
Minimum Sales Requirement
Required to use Franchise Brand
Charge for Ticketing
Lead Program
Lead Belongs to
Charge for Leads
Education Program
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
$0–$10,000
Location Requirement
Home-based
Annual Fee
$0–$2,500
Monthly Fee
Commission Split Range
70% to 90%
Frequency of Commission Payments
Every Two Weeks
Method of Payment
Direct Deposit

Technology & Tools

Marketing Programs
Direct Mail, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing, Social Media Tools
Leisure Tools
Air Booking Tool, Cruise Booking Tool, Hotel Booking Tool
Corporate Tools
Air Program
Commission Tracking
Itinerary Builder
Forms and Templates
Website Program
Accounting
Booking Tool
Analytics
Payment Solutions

About Gifted Travel Network

About Gifted Travel Network

Our mission and passion is to cultivate success through travel entrepreneurship by providing award-winning professional development programs, impeccable service, and a collaborative community.

At Gifted Travel Network, we recognize your entrepreneurial drive and celebrate your wins. There's a reason why our industry colleagues say there's something different about our advisors. The difference is our dedicated, engaged, and passionate community.

Why Do Advisors Choose Us?

We provide an elevated hosting experience designed specifically for the luxury travel advisor. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Exceptional, Personalized Support: Our dedicated team is committed to your success, offering tailored guidance and hands-on support every step of the way.
  • Unmatched Access & Status: Impress your clients with exclusive perks through our Virtuoso affiliation and elite hotel partnership programs.
  • A Collaborative, Growth-Minded Community: Surround yourself with driven peers in a vibrant, engaged community that inspires continuous learning and growth.
  • High-Touch Mentorship: Whether you're just starting or scaling your business, our personalized mentorship helps you build with clarity and confidence.

Professional development for advisors at every stage

Explore which of our award-winning professional development programs within Travel Business University (TBU) is the right fit for your goals. If you’re ready to move forward, simply fill out the application below to take the next step in your business journey.

New-to-Industry

Travel MBA

Travel MBA is for aspiring advisors who want to build a profitable travel business with clarity and confidence from the start.

In this 12-month program, advisors are equipped with the entrepreneurial education, travel advisor training, elevated partnerships, and mentored mastermind environment that puts them on the path to a 7-figure travel business. Advisors design their unique brand, develop business foundations, implement efficient workflows, and align with luxury partners, gaining the skills, systems, and support needed to grow a profitable, professional business.

Experienced Advisors

Ascend: 

Ascend is for experienced advisors who want to bridge the gap between selling travel and running a luxury travel business. They are ready to step into the luxury space and attract higher-value, higher-touch clients by refining their brand, strengthening their preferred partner portfolio, and sharpening their luxury sales approach.

With expert mentorship, accountability, and on-demand curriculum, they gain the clarity, positioning, and confidence needed to grow a more profitable, elevated business.

Accelerate:

Accelerate is for established, growth-minded advisors who have the entrepreneurial framework to sustain their growth but are seeking high-level strategic guidance as they scale their business.

With direct access to mentors and a trusted peer group, advisors learn how to build a team, hire help, develop systems and processes, deepen client and partner relationships, and stay accountable to higher professional standards—gaining the clarity and support needed for long-term, sustainable growth while restoring work/life balance.


If you're serious about building a thriving travel business, we invite you to take the next step. Submit your application today!



Listen to our Podcast - The Travel Business Unpacked

Hosted by Meredith Calloway, this podcast is your gateway to discovering how to turn a love for travel into a thriving career. Explore inspiring stories, expert insights, and proven strategies for building a sustainable and lucrative travel business. Whether you're dreaming of making a career leap or seeking fresh ideas to grow your existing travel venture, this is the podcast for you!

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Gifted Travel Network

Luminary Awards

Nebula AwardNebula Award
Supernova AwardSupernova Award
Data Scientist AwardData Scientist Award
Galaxy AwardGalaxy Award
Constellation AwardConstellation Award

Team Members

Meghann Bjarnesen
Meghann BjarnesenLead Mentor & Program Manager
Jen Cochrane
Jen CochraneCo-Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Stephanie Jones
Stephanie JonesMembership Development Specialist
Sandy Saburn
Sandy SaburnChief Communications Officer
Meredith Calloway
Meredith CallowayCo-Founder, Chief Membership Development Officer
Kristin Matthews
Kristin MatthewsVice President of Professional Development
Amy Pearson-Jensen
Amy Pearson-JensenDirector of Curriculum & Learning Experience

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