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Do you work with travel agents with authorized work permits in the US but are not US citizens?
Asked by Blue G on September 2, 2022 in General
Helpful Answer Chad Burt Host Agency Rep — September 8, 2022

Given the nature of the topic and the unique circumstances of each persons situation, it would be best to discuss this over the phone. Please feel free to reach out to 866.208.5604.
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Answer by Chad Burt Host Agency Rep — September 8, 2022

Unfortunately, due to the requirements of the IRS, we are only able to work with US citizens residing in the US and selling to North American clients.
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Answer by Blue G — September 8, 2022

Can you please elaborate on the IRS requirements? Have been an IC with another host for a couple of years. Have all IRS documentation in place.

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What is the benefit to joining a host agency that is also a travel agency (hybrid) as opposed to a host agency only?
Asked by Tresa Webb on July 23, 2022 in General
Answer by Chad Burt Host Agency Rep — July 25, 2022

This is a great question. While some agents may see a host with a retail division as competition, we see it as a huge advantage to our agents. We've been in business for 30 years with us operating as a traditional retail agency for the first 15 years. We have two (yes, TWO) inside agents (out of nearly 7000 IC's) that have both been with us for nearly 20 years. We do no retail advertising to speak of and we defer any agent clients that might contact us by accident to their agent. They simply handle past clients. Far more importantly, they give us and our agents insights based on their real-world real-time experience.

So, the biggest advantage to you in joining a hybrid is having access to the hosts retail agents as mentors and coaches. It doesn't get any better!
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when do IC get paid? I know bi-weekly but is it when the trip is booked, travel date, or when cust returns from trip?
Asked by Charnai Johnson on July 4, 2022 in General
Answer by Chad Burt Host Agency Rep — July 5, 2022

We pay weekly via direct deposit. We pay you on the Tuesday following our receipt of the commission from the vendor regardless of travel date.
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Can you book all inclusive resorts through Outside Agents?
Asked by Vanna Fuqua on May 29, 2022 in General
Answer by Chad Burt Host Agency Rep — June 2, 2022

Absolutely. We are top producers with every major vendor in the world. You and your clients will have access to everything they want at prices that can't be beat.
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Do agents that use you as a host get access to the cruise line online portals for managing reservations such as Polar & Cruising Power?
Asked by Zachary G on May 15, 2022 in General
Answer by Chad Burt Host Agency Rep — May 17, 2022

Yes, we provide access to all major vendor portals and resources in addtion to our own proprietary booking and research platforms.
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