Founded

1992
Host Type

Hybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
Franchise
Currently Accepting

Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in

USA, Canada (AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT)
# of Contractors

350
Annual Sales

$50 million
Languages Spoken

English
Business Attributes

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GDS

Sabre
Consortia

Travel Leaders Network
Accreditations

ARC, CLIA, IATA
Members of

ASTA, CLIA
Seller of Travel

California, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Washington
E&O Insurance Included
Focuses

Adventure, Cruise, Corporate, Disney, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, Ethnic, Honeymoon/DWs, FITs

Program Details

Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
Minimum Sales Requirement

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Charge for Ticketing
Lead Program
Leads Belong to

Agent
Charge for Leads
Education Program

IC Education, In-person, On-demand
Allows Sub-agents

Pricing & Commission

Military/Veteran discounts
Start Up Fee

$195
Location requirement

Storefront, Home-based
Annual Fee

$195
Commission Split Range

70% to 80%
Frequency of Commission Payments

Every Two Weeks
Method of Payment

Check, Direct Deposit

Technology & Tools

Marketing Programs

Direct Mail, Website Program, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing, Social Media Tools
Leisure Tools

Air Booking Tool, Cruise Booking Tool, Hotel Booking Tool
Corporate Tools

Air Program, Online Booking Tool
CRM

About Incentive Connection Travel

When choosing a Host Agency, look for one that:

Is large enough to give you the benefits of strong industry ties and support, but not so large that you get lost in numbers.
Will not attempt to steal your clients
Is financially stable
Has been in business a long time and pays commissions on time, every time
Ask if you are allowed to work directly with supplier BDMs. Are you isolated and/or limited to the questions you can ask a supplier?
Is there co-op money you can tap to help you with your marketing programs?
Are you continually made aware of industry happenings, promotions and events, or are you on your own to get this information?
And, most importantly, cares about you and your success

Support When You Need It

In these less than optimal times, agents need strong support. Through our close supplier relationships, Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia are no longer impediments to closing the deal. Our agents can offer the same prices with a smile, and the personal service the Internet agencies do not.

Since we have no retail trade nor do we charge an Initiation fee, our business model is 100% based on agent support with the philosophy that if the agent does not succeed, neither do we.

Being part of a mega franchise company might sound intriguing, but they are highly regulated and limit what you can and cannot do within your own business. You are an Independent Contractor, and as such, are governed by the IRS rules for ICs. You are entitled to run your business in any way you choose (within the guidelines of the industry and good business practices), build your business to the max and should you decide to leave, your clients go with you..not stay as a house account of your former Host Agency.

Travel Leaders Network

Travel Leaders is one of the world’s most respected consortia. TLN membership offers greater discounts, programs, higher commissions due to the volume it gives its preferred suppliers. Some of the TLN Programs we offer at no cost to all our agents are: the Hotel and Cruise Amenities programs, where you can offer amenities for hotel bookings and group rates on a one cabin sale, convenience of a Host on board, complimentary private cocktail party, bottle of wine, free Shore Excursion(s), robe or other pillow gifts…all in your name as your clients agent and at no cost to you; Agent Port; and ClientEase (CRM), the best Host Agency Support in the industry.