I have been with OA for about 8 years now. I briefly signed up with another host and almost immediately regretted it. The support and training I have received are amazing! They do a variety of trainings throughout the year, both in person and virtually. I have made amazing connections with tour operators in the industry and with other agents at these events. I highly recommend them!

I signed up a couple of years ago with Outside Agents. I love to travel and my family did yearly cruises, figured it would be my side gig. If you're just signing up to do your own travel...don't. It's not worth it. Find yourself a local travel agent and let them earn commission. There's also a lot of training and work to get your business going.

OA provides all that training and step by step guides to help you get through this. Being a TA is not as easy as you would think, there's not ONE system to find everything....there are MANY systems for everything. OA hosts you so that you can have access to all of those systems with trainings and support to help you learn and be successful. They also have in person trainings, which fill up pretty fast and are in Florida mainly, but I have heard they are fantastic.

Final words: being a TA is a side gig for me (I am retired and also have a craft business), but OA supports me however I want to work this business, as well as other OA agents in boards and FB groups that answer all the questions you may have.

Outside Agents is the top host agency in my opinion. I have been with them for over ten years, and my business has continued to grow each year. I have been with Outside Agents as they continually update their innovative tools to help travel advisors grow and succeed. Outside Agents offers exceptional in-house training, marketing tools, and resources. They have a fantastic travel advisor community for sharing ideas and a wonderful staff to work with.

I’ve had a fantastic experience with Outside Agents. The training, tools, and supplier relationships are excellent, and the support team is always accessible, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in their agents’ success. I never feel like just a number. Being part of Outside Agents has helped me grow my business with confidence, and I highly recommend them to any travel advisor looking for a supportive, professional host agency.

I have thoroughly enjoyed Outside Agents so far! Highly recommend! They make it easy to use suppliers and i haven’t had to chase down any commission so far! I also enjoy the outside agents Facebook community to be able to easily ask questions and find suppliers I did not previously think about. Give them a try!

Outside Agents is an exceptional host agency. They provide incredible training and urge agents to expand their knowledge of our industry. The annual events, training and conferences are top-notch and provides terrific information to make all agents successful. Their SOS platform allows agents to make inquiries when it's convenient for us to do so, while giving OA the opportunity to research and respond. Shout out to Regina, who behind the scenes, is super responsive; as well as Jared, Ilan, Lionel, Stacey... the whole crew is AWESOME!

I’ve truly enjoyed my two years with Outside Agents. Their team is always there to help, whether it’s a small question or a larger issue that needs immediate attention. The training opportunities are excellent and designed to fit a variety of experience levels and business goals. I feel supported, encouraged, and equipped to grow my travel business. I would highly recommend Outside Agents to anyone looking for a strong host agency partnership.

While I've only been with OA for 6 months, my husband has been with OA for three years. Both of us have had a great experience with OA - the support, the training, the commission payments and the people. We feel very blessed to have chosen OA as our host agency and look forward to many more years with OA!

Still with Outside Agents! Great host agency, high commission percentages and splits, great vendor relationships, and management is easy to interact with an very involved with the day-to-day operations. Plenty of training opportunities both virtual and in person. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Outside Agents to anyone looking for a host!

Partnering with Outside Agents host travel agency has been one of the best professional decisions I’ve ever made. From day one, I felt supported, valued, and empowered to grow my business. The training is thorough, the resources are top‑tier, and the leadership genuinely cares about the success of every advisor.

What sets this company apart is the culture. It’s collaborative, uplifting, and built on integrity. Whenever I have a question or need guidance, someone is always there—knowledgeable, patient, and ready to help. The systems are easy to use, commissions are paid on time, and the agency consistently negotiates excellent supplier relationships that benefit all of us.

This isn’t just a host agency; it’s a community. A place where new and experienced advisors alike can thrive. If you’re looking for a host that truly invests in your success and treats you like family, this is absolutely the best place to be.

Thank you to everyone at OA for making this the best decision for my company.

Christie Wagner