I have been a qualified travel advisor since 1991. I had a Uniglobe Agency before 911 and I worked part time as an outside sales rep for years while working full time elsewhere. When I lost my full time job at director of sales during Covid I decided to go back to my 1st love of travel and TTAND was the name I heard the most when researching who I wanted to work with. TTAND gave me all the support I needed to get the best prices for my business. Flemming has always responded to my request for help. And the inside customer services people are great! Albina has helped me the most. She not only tell me what do to but she takes the time to teach me. Pamela, James and others have always been very helpful. I love being part of a big team. I met Charlene Smith at my doctors office and she has helped me learn the system more than anyone. I may work from home but I am never alone! I do travel with my team at The Travel Agent Next Door!!
I have been with the The Travel Agent Next Door for about 6 months now. I was with a different host previously. This was by far the best move I ever made for my business. I get outstanding support from TTAND. Not only is the support quick and efficient, but it's also friendly. It truly feels like a big family, everyone helping everyone else. The technology that TTAND uses also surpasses my previous host - and this can make a huge difference in the amount of time we spend doing the "back office" work.
I have absolutely no regrets about joining TTAND!!! <3
I'm brand new to selling Travel, and looked quite diligently before selecting TAND. I'm not new to Sales, or Travel in general, and looking forward to this new chapter.
It's already clear, from the support shown, I've made the right choice! From Onboarding, to training to the support team, amazing so far.
TTAND is one of the best Host agency's out there. Is there room for improvement, of course, but as the Agency grows, challenges can grow with it. Overall the support is great. I do believe that Support can be inconsistent with response time. There should be a consistent timeline to get back to agents. Sometimes agents are left waiting for a response. However, for the most part, Support does their best to respond to concerns or emails. Flemming is the driving force of the Agency and works extremely well with the Agents and Suppliers to provide added support when needed. I don't know another man in the industry that works this hard, he's absolutely amazing. I have been with TTAND for nearly a decade and never looked back. Looking forward to many years with this Host Agency.
I am been with The Travel Agent Next Door since June 2022. In hindsight, I should made that move sooner. I have worked for other other based agencies who charged no fees and while the commission split was not tiered but 70/30 across the board, the support and training I received was none existent. Indeed I got what I paid for- zero in terms of support or training. With TTAND, there are training opportunities nearly everyday and the support team is there to help me make my business run more smoothly. It was the right decision
I have been with The Travel Agent Next Door. It was the best move I ever made. I am completely independent yet I have the support of an amazing support office. Any issues, I know I can count on Flemming to help out. No issue is too small to have him get involved.
The Support office team is always available to help. There is monthly town hall meetings that help keep us informed of what is going on. They provide a lot of training with suppliers.
You never feel like you are working alone when you are with TTAND. Highly recommend.
I joined The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) in 2018 as a brand new to the industry agent. 7 years later, there is no question in my mind that I made the best choice possible. I've never looked back. The head office support is phenomenal. Any question I've ever had has been answered quickly (usually in less than 2 hours). The communication and support from Flemming, Rhonda, and the entire team is just outstanding. TTAND truly is the best support system one could ask for. We have so many social media groups for new and experienced agents, niche agents, client review groups...there are so many people and places to turn for support! I never knew one could find so much support and encouragement from peers. I can't imagine joining this industry with any other company. I can't imagine going forward and growing my business with any other company. If you are new to travel or looking for a new host, schedule a call with Flemming or Rhonda to get more information. You won't regret it. There is no pressure to join our family, but I truly believe there are also zero regrets if you do become a TTAND agent. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain!
I've been with The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) for over eight years now, and I can confidently say it's one of the best host agencies in the industry. Here's why:
Personable & Friendly Staff: From day one, the team at TTAND has been warm, welcoming, and incredibly supportive. Whether you’re a new advisor or an experienced professional, you’re treated like family. They genuinely care about your success and are always available to answer questions and offer guidance.
Excellent Annual Conference: TTAND’s annual conference is a standout! It’s well-organized, packed with valuable content, and offers great networking opportunities. The event brings together top suppliers, industry experts, and fellow advisors, making it a must-attend for anyone looking to grow their business.
Strong Industry Influence: TTAND has significant sway in the industry, which benefits its agents immensely. Their leadership team is well-respected, and they’ve built strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring advisors get access to exclusive perks, better commission rates, and top-tier support.
Advancing Technology: Their technology platform is a game-changer. A leading ITC booking engine, secure forms, e-mail marketing platforms and more, TTAND provides everything needed to streamline business operations and enhance client communication. The back-office systems are robust yet easy to use, allowing advisors to focus more on selling travel and less on admin work.
Competitive Commission Splits: One of the biggest perks of working with TTAND is their strong commission structure. They offer competitive splits that truly reward the hard work of independent travel advisors, making it a financially rewarding partnership.
Extensive Training & Business Development Support: Training is a major focus at TTAND. They offer a wealth of product training from suppliers, as well as business development coaching to help advisors scale their businesses. Whether you need help with sales strategies, marketing, or operations, TTAND equips you with the tools to succeed.
Final Verdict: Highly Recommend!
If you’re looking for a host agency that provides industry-leading technology, excellent training, strong commission splits, and a supportive community, The Travel Agent Next Door is the perfect choice. Their commitment to their advisors’ success is evident in everything they do, making them an outstanding partner for any travel professional.
I followed a Manager to Travel Agent Next Door, during COVID and when our previous agency (franchise) was experiencing some difficulty. I've found the back end support from TTAND to be outstanding. If you submit a request for assistance, it gets a reply within a day, but often within the hour. The commission is slightly higher, and being I'm with an associate agency, I have to say our manager is outstanding with assitance as well. I have no regrets about switching.
As an industry veteran I had stepped away from the business for a few years. After 3 years I decided I needed to follow my passion of travel and after careful consideration chose TTAND as my host agency.
My initial meetings to understand the offer were thorough and followed up with time to ask questions. What was presented is exactly as delivered!
The onboarding experience was stellar - people on the various teams all knew what their roles were to help a new agent to get set up and familiar with systems and processes. The team was were prompt in answering any queries and I never felt like I was bothering them.
The onboarding training is combined with live webinar, go to help pages, recorded internal training as well as an extremely well organized supplier section. The supplier piece for each supplier covers any contact info, training, commission / booking details etc etc.
100% professional and well regarded by TTAND various vendors.
It's a win win win
I have been with TTAND for 3 years. Unfortunately, my previous agency closed due to covid......it all kind of happened very fast, but I am super grateful for the support and opportunities that have been given to me. I feel like we always have lots of support and the fees are extremely reasonable for what you get in return.