September 25, 2023
Company Details
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Founded1979
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Host TypeHybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
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Franchise
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Currently AcceptingBeginner Agents, Experienced Agents
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Accepts Agents inCanada (AB, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, PE, SK, YT)
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# of Contractors85
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Annual Sales$19.5 million
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Languages SpokenEnglish
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Business Attributes—
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Profile Updated04/03/2023
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GDSGalileo
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Consortia
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AccreditationsCLIA, IATA
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Members of—
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Seller of Travel—
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E&O Insurance Included
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FocusesAdventure, Cruise, Corporate, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, Honeymoon/DWs, FITs
Program Details
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Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
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Minimum Sales Requirement—
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Charge for Ticketing
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Lead Program
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Leads Belong toAgent
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Charge for Leads
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Education ProgramOn-demand
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Allows Sub-agents
Pricing & Commission
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Military/Veteran discounts
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Start Up Fee$499
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Location requirementStorefront, Home-based
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Annual Fee$399
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Commission Split Range70% to 80%
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Frequency of Commission PaymentsMonthly
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Method of PaymentCheck, Direct Deposit
Technology & Tools
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Marketing ProgramsDirect Mail, Website Program, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing, Social Media Tools
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Sample Website
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Leisure ToolsAir Booking Tool, Consumer Booking Tool, Cruise Booking Tool, Hotel Booking Tool
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Corporate ToolsOnline Booking Tool, RFP Support
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CRM
About Newwest Travel & Cruises
Newwest Travel & Cruises is a Canadian hybrid host agency that opened in 1979. They accept new and experienced agents from seven provinces with a startup fee of $499 (+ GST) and an annual fee of $399. Newwest offers commissions ranging from 70-80%, online training and a mentoring program for new agents, E&O insurance as well as marketing materials and support.