Company Details
Founded
1942
Host Type
Hybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
USA
# of Contractors
50
# of Agencies
—
Members US
—
Members Canada
—
Members w/storefront
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Members home-based
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Annual Sales
$17.5 million
Languages Spoken
English
Business Attributes
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Network Sales
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Profile Updated
08/08/2024
GDS
Sabre
Consortia
Accreditations
ARC, CLIA, IATA
Members of
ASTA
Seller of Travel
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E&O Insurance Included
Focuses
Disney, Leisure, Luxury
Program Details
Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
Minimum Sales Requirement
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Required to use Franchise Brand
Charge for Ticketing
Lead Program
Lead Belongs to
Agent
Charge for Leads
Education Program
Employee Training, IC Education, In-person
Allows Sub-agents
Pricing & Commission
Franchise Start Up Fee
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Military/Veteran discounts
Accreditation Number Required
Start Up Fee
$4,000
Location Requirement
Storefront, Home-based
Annual Fee
$1,200
Monthly Fee
—
Commission Split Range
60% to 85%
Frequency of Commission Payments
Monthly
Method of Payment
Direct Deposit
Technology & Tools
Marketing Programs
Direct Mail, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing
Leisure Tools
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Corporate Tools
24/7 Support Service, Air Program, Online Booking Tool
Commission Tracking
Itinerary Builder
Forms and Templates
CRM
Website Program
Accounting
Booking Tool
Analytics
Payment Solutions
About Lake Shore Travel
Who We AreWe're a Chicago based mid-sized luxury travel agency with midwestern heart. As evidenced by our award of Virtuoso's Most Hospitable Agency, our 35 advisors create a work family that are diligent, dedicated and welcoming. Our advisors work from Illinois, California, Texas and Florida.Let Us Be a Partner in Your Travel CareerJust starting out? On the Road to Becoming a Travel Advisor is our 10 week in-depth training program designed to teach those new to the travel business how to sell and book luxury travel. Regardless of where you live, our advisors feel connected through weekly touch points, live on-line supplier presentations and office meetings and more. You're never more than a phone call away.Already a seasoned pro? We're proud of the stellar reputation we have in the industry and Lake Shore Travel advisors enjoy the benefits. We are members of Virtuoso as well as Preferred Partners with many of the leading luxury hotel chains which means our partners roll out the red ca
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