Gifted Travel Network

Gifted Travel Network (GTN) as a host agency, has truly become our home in the travel industry, and I cannot emphasize enough the incredible community they have built.

This is one of the main factors that sets GTN apart this strong sense of community among our advisors. GTN fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, where we can connect with fellow advisors and share our experiences. This community extends not only to our fellow advisors but also to our cherished preferred partners. The relationships we have built with these partners are invaluable, as they provide us with the resources and support we need to create exceptional travel experiences for our clients.

Another standout feature of GTN is their commitment to education and support for their travel entrepreneurs. GTN offers the travelMBA program, which is designed for those starting out in the industry. This comprehensive program equips those with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the travel business. As you grow with your business and looking to dive deeper, GTN offers the accelerate program, which provides advanced training and mentorship opportunities. And for top sellers, GTN offers the top producer club, a prestigious program that recognizes and rewards our achievements. These thoughtfully curated programs cater to advisors at every stage of their journey, ensuring that we have the support we need to thrive.

Lastly but definitely not least, GTN's partnerships are second to none. We have access to some of the best partners and elite hotel programs, enabling us to make our clients' dreams come true. These in-destination partners are instrumental in ensuring that our clients have unforgettable travel experiences. GTN's commitment to working with top-notch partners reflects their dedication to providing exceptional service and value to our clients.

In conclusion, Gifted Travel Network is an exceptional host agency lead by some of the most incredible and inspiring women. These individuals excel in building a thriving community, providing valuable education and support, and offering access to outstanding partnerships. GTN truly fosters an environment where travel entrepreneurs can thrive and create unforgettable experiences for their clients. I am grateful to be a part of this incredible network and cannot recommend Gifted Travel Network highly enough.

Fresh from a decades-long career in Corporate America, I was keen to transition into the travel space and build a business of my own. I selected a host agency on the advice of a colleague and almost immediately realized it was not the right fit. I took the opportunity to learn as much as I could up until and through Covid before researching host agencies that might align better with my core values, vision, and business acumen. An agent that I respect tremendously suggested that I take a look at Gifted Travel Network because it was smaller, more community-based and – perhaps most importantly to me – women led. Not only women led, but led by women like me. I joined towards the end of 2021 and immediately knew that I’d found my tribe.

Not long after I joined, I was invited to join a site visit with Vanessa McGovern and a small group of GTN advisors. I was immediately impressed by the poise and professionalism of the group, which solidified the feeling that I made the right choice. Since then, every GTN event or webinar I’ve attended, large or small, has left me feeling invigorated, inspired, and connected, not only due to the content, but also the sense of camaraderie shared among the entire member base. I appreciate that the leadership understands and recognizes that we all have different goals and aspirations for our businesses, are committed to meeting us where we’re at, and genuinely celebrate successes that matter to each of us as individual business owners. They not only understand and address the tangible barriers we face in managing and growing our businesses, but also understand the intangible mental blocks we place on ourselves - especially as women - that hinder our intentions and growth. And they address those mental blocks head on, which is so appreciated and refreshing. They lead with integrity and kindness, genuinely support every member to foster a community based on support and connection as opposed to secrecy and competition. I can truly say that I’ve never been made to feel any less important than any member of the network who might generate more revenue than me – neither by the GTN executive team nor by any member of the community.

Over the past 10+ years that they’ve been in existence, GTN has worked tirelessly to build a solid and respected reputation within the marketplace; they’ve succeeded in spades as evidenced by the ever-expanding list of Preferred Partners and those clamoring to nab a coveted partnership. This respect lends immediate credibility to me and my business and thus gives me access to some of the foremost and exclusive supplier partners in the industry.

For me, leading with integrity and kindness, allowing me access to some of the preeminent brands in travel, and supporting me wherever I’m at in my business are what sets GTN apart from other hosts. I’m a disciple and I hope to always be a part of their membership.

I made the switch to GTN this past fall from another host agency and it has been an absolute night and day difference. After a successful year with my prior host, I was looking to uplevel my business and service offerings and this seemed like the perfect place to be. GTN prioritizes their small, intimate group of advisors and it most certainly shows. From the moment you join GTN, you can feel it's going to be a different experience. The training is extremely hands-on and in-depth and the community is beyond knowledgable and SO supportive (from the newest advisors all the way up to our million dollar+ producers). Additionally, our access to the best suppliers in the industry is unmatched. I have been with GTN for 5 months now and I've had 4 individual invitations to meet one-on-one with the top luxury brands in the world to learn more about their products and how can I match my clients' specific needs to make their travels that much more memorable. I was with my previous host agency for a little over a year and never once did I receive such an invite. Joining GTN has been the best business investment I could have made and every day I am shocked and grateful for our luxury travel community and the benefits it offers. I would highly recommend GTN to anyone looking to build and grow a SERIOUS travel business for life.

This summer marked a significant milestone in my career – the switch to Gifted Travel Network. This decision has been transformational, offering a sense of community and belonging that I've long sought. The leadership at Gifted is phenomenal, and their preferred suppliers are top-notch.

My business has seen an amazing start, buoyed by the constant support from the Gifted team. Their well-organized training, weekly webinars, one- on-one calls and streamlined portal with resources have been instrumental in this journey. For anyone considering a start in this career or looking for a change in their host agency, I wholeheartedly recommend Gifted Travel Network. I've truly found my home among host agencies with them.

I am so incredibly grateful for all the community at Gifted Travel Network. Since starting my business in 2020, I have made some of the very best connections, met the most amazing mentors, and developed partnerships with preferred suppliers that have propelled my business in ways I could only dream of at the beginning. Being part of the Top Producer's Club has allowed me to hone in on developing best practices for my agency with advice from the best of the best in the industry, and has opened up opportunities for me to attend career-changing conferences like DUCO Italy and ILTM Cannes. Thanks to the support of the GTN community and my colleagues in the network, I continue to tweak my business and establish partnerships to further benefit my travelers and agency success. Thank you to GTN for being so supportive and encouraging your community to embrace community over competition, always.

Semi-retired and looking for something exciting to do with your time…Gifted Travel Network IS the answer! Where else can you make people so happy by finding exciting and wondrous adventures for them while getting paid for it!!?? Not to be forgotten are the amazing perks that come along with it! The first 10 weeks with GTN have been a whirlwind of information and the more I learn the better they get. I have never been with a company that invests so much time and care into the team. Our training began at the headquarters in NC. We were introduced to the brilliant support staff, each one kind, inviting and extending a helping hand. Three dazzling ladies guided us through the training sessions. They are all extremely knowledgeable, caring and brimming with years of experience that they wanted to share with us. We went home with our heads swimming with thrilling information. The training continued over the next 8 weeks with weekly zoom calls with our new cohort and radiant mentor. Our mentor would present homework every week to cultivate us in many ways I did not expect. The network of expertise seems never-ending. We have forums to ask the others for advice, experiences and contacts. GTN equips us with tried and true tools to become organized and efficient. One of the best things GTN offers is an amazing group of partners to work with. These partners are vetted and scrutinized and love to work with GTN advisors to provide the highest quality products to pass onto our clients for an amazing holiday. As I move into my next phase of training with GTN I can only imagine the things they will share with us! Thank you for letting me be a part of this wonderful company!

After many years of working as an independent home-based agent, including a few AS a host agency with my own IATA number, I am SO SO SO happy I finally found my home in Gifted Travel Network. They have built their company AS a host agency to support serious travelpreneurs interested in focusing on their success. The level of professionalism, coupled with kindness and authenticity, is unmatched in today's travel industry. To find a host agency that truly makes each of its independent contractors feel valued is very rare. I have been incredibly impressed with the level of communication and offerings of ongoing support to the members of the GTN network. Personally, affiliating with GTN was the BEST business decision I have made in many years. I feel appreciated, supported, and part of a community of friendly advisors who share the same objectives. With various options for commission splits depending on experience and production, as well as a TOP PRODUCERS CLUB with added benefits for the top 40 members, GTN has incentivized me and added a lot of refreshed joy to my life--which truly benefits each of my Elite Travel Club members. After giving various host agencies a try over the past 17 years, I have never felt so aligned with the partnership and those running GTN. Looking forward to many more years of a successful partnership with GTN!

I spent nearly 20 years in the investment management industry, living and working all over the world. I had experienced the benefits of working with a travel advisor on multiple occasions...island hopping in Greece, cruising the Nile in Egypt, and riding the rails in China. So when it came time to consider my next steps in my career and my life, I knew travel had to be involved somehow.

I interviewed a few hosts but I knew I wanted to be a Virtuoso advisor. which narrowed things down a bit And I also knew that I wanted a lot of education...not on destinations or vendors per se...but on how to build my business and serve clients well.

I joined GTN's Travel MBA program and it was an amazing experience. I decided that I would do everything GTN told me to do and go all in to get the most out of my startup costs. For a year, I took part in multiple calls per week with my Travel MBA cohort, plus other educational sessions with experienced GTN advisors. I particularly love the calls with Top Producers, where they share what's helped them build their businesses. I am 50005 confident that GTN and the TMBA program has rocketed my learning and my business. If you join GTN -- and I hope you do -- my top recommendation is to attend all the TMBA mentoring calls along with the more general calls, even if you don't have a question yourself. You'll get ideas and inspiration from what your peers are doing.

This is truly a supportive community that is investing in its advisors, its partners, and the technology we use to serve our clients. I am so glad I chose GTN!

Since 2020, I have been a very happy member of Gifted Travel Network’s (GTN) host agency.
I discovered GTN when I began researching on HAR how to become a successful travel advisor. At the time, I had a busy corporate communications career with one of the U.S.A.’s big three automotive companies and was planning my second career post-retirement. I was specifically looking for a host agency that would accept new-to-the-industry members and provide solid business training. There were three hosts that I reached out to – one of them being Gifted Travel Network. I was a bit nervous, as GTN was one of the more expensive options, but the write-up in HAR looked great. Within 48 hours I was contacted by GTN. In fact, they were the ONLY host agency who responded to my inquiries. Not only did they respond, but they also provided lots of info on their program, asked me about my goals, and offered references for me to contact (which I did!). I was blown away by their customer service. A few months later, I signed up for their March 2020 Travel MBA Cohort. Yes, that was two weeks before the world shut down due to the pandemic.
The pandemic could have motivated me to stay in my safe corporate job for years to come. Thanks to Gifted Travel Network, I saw that what could be seen as a sign to give up on my dream, actually was an opportunity to immerse myself in it. GTN’s training, programs and continued support of my dream helped make my dream come true. They also listen to their members and take suggestions on how to further enhance their programs. It’s a true business relationship.
I am now in my third year (2 years of actually booking travel thanks to shutdowns) and am successfully achieving my business plan goals. I am so glad that I invested in my future with GTN. I encourage anyone who is serious about being a travel entrepreneur to consider them as your host agency.

Gifted Travel Network keeps getting better and better each year. It was one of the best decisions I've made in a long time to join them. The education is top notch. The friendships are nurtured. The support is unrivaled. I am in it for the long haul and am taking it deep into specializations because I know it is necessary to be more than just a "luxury" travel advisor to attract your ideal clients.