OASIS Travel Network

I have been with OTN since 2014, having started with a different agency is 2011. Agencies are like night and day and I haven't looked back. Not sure why it took me so long to leave my first one.

Oasis Travel Network permits us to work independently but they are nurturing. Not only are they nurturing, so are the other agents that are affiliated with OTN. If you have a question, all you have to do is reach out on our Facebook Agent page and you will get lots of answers from your colleagues. Everyone helps each other. I started with Oasis when they were much smaller, but becoming larger has actually enabled them to offer us more. Every week there are 3 one-hour trainings that we can attend, there are in person trainings every year (called OTN University). In addition, there are other active events to participate in and each one comes with a learning component. For instance, we may be on an appreciation cruise, but vendors (partners) attend and give us trainings which are much more personalized than being in a large room with hundreds of other agents. Oasis offers each year some FAMS, an appreciation trip and many other events. OTN has a chairman's club where we get rewarded with points or using preferred vendors. This assists us with our fees, as well as money toward trips.

There are several commission options and you can pick the one most appropriate for you. Staff at Oasis, especially Lee Smolinski are transparent. Lee has periodic updates to give us and if he learns a company is in financial distress, he will share that with us. While selling our preferred partners is preferred, you can sell any vendor that you want. OTN belongs to the Signature Consortium so we benefit from them as well and can attend their conferences.

I have been with OASIS since 2014. Like most host agencies they offer all the back office tools and client facing tools that an independent agent needs and uses to run their travel business. In my view what sets OASIS above other host agencies (I have belonged to others in the past) is the staff at OASIS which are focused on making their independent agents successful in a number of ways.
Key ones are:
1) the ongoing supplier relationships with a focus on product training, strong business development partnerships and active marketing programs with suppliers. This has helped a number of times when I have reason to reach out to suppliers for assistance with marketing campaigns and or addressing client needs.
2) well established and constantly evolving tools and processes to streamline agents' operations which allows me to focus on their clients rather than back-office administration and bookkeeping.
3) weekly webinars, quarterly/annual conferences/training and sponsored exclusive FAMs and supplier hosted events that give agents an opportunity to meet face to face and build true relationships both within OASIS as well with our supplier partners.
4) actively engaged with the travel industry taking on leadership roles within various travel organizations, including our consortium. This translates into when I say I am with OASIS, there is immediate recognition and I believe great level of willingness to work/help me as the situation calls for.
5) a wide range of al a carte services and commission structures that can allow me to pick and choose the ones that best fit my business strategy.
6) an active incentive program based on a number of activities such as training, event participation, sales and so on that rewards agents and generally motivates everyone to be successful.
7) last and probably most important the team starting with Lee Smolinski and on down putting us first. There have been a number of times over the years where someone at OASIS has either lobbied on our behalf with a supplier, industry organization and our consortium. Also working with their agents to navigate through and providing resources to help us in the ever-changing travel industry.

I started with OTN in 2018. It is a wonderful organization. I have been offered so many opportunities to learn, network, and travel. I am so thankful to be a part of a group that values each member as much as OTN does. I feel very welcomed and a part of group that wants to grow our business together. I have met so many wonderful OTN agents at our events that have taught me so much about this business. Those relationships are invaluable to me. This is a great place to start something new or expand an already thriving business.

Being part of the OTN Travel team is truly rewarding. The comprehensive training provided has significantly enhanced my confidence and skills. Moreover, OTN's strong partnerships with suppliers, including airlines and hotels, allow us to offer exceptional deals and experiences to our travelers. It's a privilege to contribute to this professional and dynamic team.

When I began my business, I spent a lot of time talking to and researching host agencies. Choosing OTN was a great decision. The weekly opportunities for training and other networking opportunities throughout the year are helpful to me in growing my business. The team at Oasis is there to support you and help you be successful.

I began with Oasis Travel Network in 2019 and had no Travel Agency background. Oasis was very helpful in teaching me the ropes and gave me wonderful tools to make me successful. The year after I began as a travel agent is when covid hit and basically all travel came to a halt. Oasis was very generous and waived our host fee for several months as they understood the struggle we were all faced with. Another thing Oasis did during covid was produce lots of training material and webinars so that we could use that time of not booking travel to learn and grow our business once travel opened back up. Also as an added bonus, Oasis purchased all agents ASTA memberships that year which benefited us in getting a free cruise from RCCL. Oasis truly has their focus on seeing the independent travel agent succeed in their business. They are here to help us in any way we need it and I would not be as successful today without them. Oasis is like family and I would not ever consider being with any other host agency, they are the best.

Working with OASIS Travel Network as a host agency is amazing! They have great training resources to help newer agents and provide quick assistance if it is ever needed. They encourage getting to know our suppliers and provide opportunities to make those connections to further help out our own individual sales.

A notable feature of being a member of Oasis Network is the commitment the company demonstrates towards its agents. The leadership at OTN consistently strives to secure the best opportunities for its team members, whether through training programs, resources, or negotiating on our behalf. This dedication to the success and well-being of its agents sets the host agency apart. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with a fantastic team. The support from both fellow agents and the leadership team is exceptional, creating a sense of unity and shared success.

This host agency is truly amazing! I was originally with another host agency, but switching to OASIS was the best decision I could have made. The support team, as well as other agents are quick to respond and assist with questions. The New2Travel training program helped me gain the knowledge and confidence to grow my business. If you are looking for a great Host Agency, look no further, OASIS is the BEST!!!

OTN had provided so much support and a wealth of knowledge that can always be accessed not only online but through the many weekly webinars they offer. Everyone is so kind and supportive. They have a great team that is always there to answer questions and address any concerns. I love being a part of this network!