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Montecito Village Travel

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32 reviews
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3329 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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May 23, 2024

I absolutely love Montecito Village Travel. It was THE right move for me and is a true representation of what a host agency should be! It is the first time in my seven years of being in travel I truly feel like it is my own business versus feeling like a 1099 employee. They are there to support me if needed and the tools are cutting edge helping me to be more efficient on the back end and freeing up my time for business development.

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David Kohl

Experience: > 11 years

Status: Currently with company

January 07, 2016
Old Review

YTC is the third agency that I have been associated with and have been working as an independent/home based agent for over 10 years. The friendliness, support and commission level is unsurpassed in the travel business. While home based, my home is less than ten miles from the retail agency and I will often stop by just to say hello and occasionally to back up one of the office agents. I am officially known as the kibbitzer in chief. Not only is the support for independents 5*****, but in addition the knowledge of the travel industry by other agents is outstanding and they are always willing to share that knowledge with others. The management team is supportive and the technical assistance is incredibly strong as well.

I would be more than happy to speak with anyone who is considering joining the YTC team.

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Carol Kirby

Experience: < 1 year

Status: Currently with company

January 07, 2016
Old Review

I appreciate YTC FOR SO MANY REASONS. MOST OF ALL THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR TEAM, THE PATIENCE THEY EXHIBIT, THE RESOURCES
THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO US. THIS IS THE BEST HOST AGENCY IN THE
INDUSTRY. AND I AM PROUD TO BE A INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
WITH YTC. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

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KAREN ENSIGN

Experience: > 11 years

Status: Currently with company

January 07, 2016
Old Review

Your Travel Center provides superb accounting and technical assistance, always in a timely and friendly manner. This host agency also encourages agents to continue to improve their skills by providing in-house webinars and training.

I've been a travel agent since 1985 and with YTC since 1999, as an agent, a manager and an independent contractor. Throughout that time I've always felt that YTC had my best interests at heart and has wanted my success almost as much as I want it myself!

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Sandy Thomas

Experience: > 11 years

Status: Currently with company

January 06, 2016
Old Review

Having been in travel for over 20 years (and always as an independent agent) has given me a chance to work with a few agencies in the same capacity. MVT/YVT has the best vendor and air contracts of any, which has provided me with the highest commissions as well a depth of choice. They also have a great support staff which is immediately there when needed.

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Mary C. Kramer Ph.D.

Experience: > 11 years

Status: Currently with company

January 06, 2016
Old Review

My experience in working with Montecito Village Travel my Host agency, under the umbrella of Your Travel Center has been very positive and productive.
All do, is a family owned company, each member of the family conduct business very professional; and work diligently on attaining an array of Premium vendors and services to help us grow our business.
We are provided with a numerous amount of training to educate us on all aspects of this industry, so that we can sell our clients any or all travel products with confidence and successfully.
The internal support of this agency is one of the best I have ever experienced –but most importantly to me, is the exact and timely accountability of commissions and expenses pertinent to the Independent Contractor.
And as a bonus to all this –is to be able to work as a TEAM with a group of Inside Agents and Independent Contractors that cares about you.
Thanks for allowing me to write this review - great company to be affiliated with!
Mary C. Kramer Ph.D.

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Dianne Herschelman

Experience: > 11 years

Status: Currently with company

January 06, 2016
Old Review

I am associated with both YTC and MVT and appreciate the support. YTC purchased the Arizona offices in Tempe and Sun City West that I had previously been associated with and it was beneficial to me. Having someone negotiate contracts is helpful both to me as an agent and to my clients. The accounting department is extremely efficient in posting commissions and monthly payments and giving timely answers to inquiries.

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LINDA KAVANAGH

Experience: > 11 years

Status: Currently with company

January 06, 2016
Old Review

This host agency I find very progressive in commission contracts, proactive in ongoing education and the accounting department is spot on and very easy to work with. Support staff is amazing.
I have worked as an independent with this agency since 1994 when the concept first started emerging from 5 retail offices within the city and designing procedures for agents to work remotely. I have been satisfied through out the years with the results. My previous career entailed manager of travel offices and director of travel school so I have had plenty of experience dealing with the industry changes and this host seems to keep abreast of future trends.

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Julieanne Kohn

Experience: > 11 years

Status: Currently with company

January 06, 2016
Old Review

I have been an agent since 1970 and have worked for some huge firms. I have also owned my own agency with 9 -10 employees for about 10 years. I have only been affiliated with this host for a short time. Every time I need any help on the way they do things, it is always given promptly. This allows me a wide selection of companies to use for my client's needs.

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Susan Boehnstedt

Experience: > 11 years

Status: Currently with company

January 06, 2016
Old Review

I am affiliated with YTC now since 2006, but not hosted by them. That was one of the main reasons I joined, to keep my own agency independent but be able to take advantage of many of the wonderful perks I don't have access to as a small business owner. The team is great, response time generally very quick, everyone on the team is friendly and easy to work with, passionate about what they do and super hard working. Commissions are great, marketing tools excellent and overall a very professional and fun organization to be a part of. My business has grown substantially by many of the tools and benefits I get through my affiliation with YTC! I highly recommend them and am happy to share more in detail via phone or email.

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Deb Shilaos

Experience: > 11 years

Status: Currently with company

January 06, 2016
Old Review

I have been in the travel industry as a travel advisor for 32 years! Your Travel Center is my 4th host agency and I've been with them for over 10 years. YTC lets me run my own business and offers wonderful support when I need it. They are friendly and fun! Their supplier contacts and contracts are second to none. I am very happy with YTC and highly recommend YTC as a host agency.

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