Company Details
Founded
1979
Host Type
Hybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
Canada (AB, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, PE, SK, YT)
# of Contractors
85
# of Agencies
—
Members US
—
Members Canada
—
Members w/storefront
—
Members home-based
—
Annual Sales
$19.5 million
Languages Spoken
English
Business Attributes
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Network Sales
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Profile Updated
09/26/2024
GDS
Galileo
Consortia
Accreditations
CLIA, IATA
Members of
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Seller of Travel
—
E&O Insurance Included
Focuses
Adventure, Cruise, Corporate, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, Honeymoon/DWs, FITs
Program Details
Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
Minimum Sales Requirement
—
Required to use Franchise Brand
Charge for Ticketing
Lead Program
Lead Belongs to
Agent
Charge for Leads
Education Program
On-demand
Allows Sub-agents
Pricing & Commission
Franchise Start Up Fee
—
Military/Veteran discounts
Accreditation Number Required
Start Up Fee
$499
Location Requirement
Storefront, Home-based
Annual Fee
$399
Monthly Fee
—
Commission Split Range
70% to 80%
Frequency of Commission Payments
Monthly
Method of Payment
Check, Direct Deposit
Technology & Tools
Marketing Programs
Direct Mail, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing, Social Media Tools
Leisure Tools
Air Booking Tool, Consumer Booking Tool, Cruise Booking Tool, Hotel Booking Tool
Corporate Tools
Online Booking Tool, RFP Support
Commission Tracking
Itinerary Builder
Forms and Templates
CRM
Website Program
Accounting
Booking Tool
Analytics
Payment Solutions
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.
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