Company Details

Founded
1986
Host Type
Host Only
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
USA
# of Contractors
150
# of Agencies
Members US
Members Canada
Members w/storefront
Members home-based
Annual Sales
$167 million
Languages Spoken
English
Business Attributes
Network Sales
Profile Updated
08/08/2024
GDS
Apollo, Sabre, Travelport
Consortia
Accreditations
ARC, CLIA, IATA
Members of
ASTA, CCRA, PATH, CLIA
Seller of Travel
California, Florida, Hawaii
E&O Insurance Included
Focuses
Adventure, Cruise, Corporate, Disney, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, Ethnic, Honeymoon/DWs, FITs, Tours

Program Details

Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
Minimum Sales Requirement
$0
Required to use Franchise Brand
Charge for Ticketing
Lead Program
Lead Belongs to
Agent
Charge for Leads
Education Program
Employee Training, IC Education, In-person, On-demand
Allows Sub-agents

Pricing & Commission

Franchise Start Up Fee
Military/Veteran discounts
Accreditation Number Required
Start Up Fee
$0–$375
Location Requirement
Storefront, Home-based
Annual Fee
$1,200–$7,080
Monthly Fee
Commission Split Range
70% to 100%
Frequency of Commission Payments
Every Two Weeks
Method of Payment
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
24/7 Support Service, Air Program, Online Booking Tool
Commission Tracking
Itinerary Builder
Forms and Templates
CRM
Website Program
Accounting
Booking Tool
Analytics
Payment Solutions

About The Travel Society

The Travel Society is the Premier Host Agency for the travel industry's leading Independent Travel Advisors.


As a "pure" Host Agency, our goal is simple – to help you exceed your business and career goals through our ability to provide personalized Operational and Back-Office support, access to leading preferred partner programs and the advantages they offer, and guidance on how to maximize efficiencies, reducing costs & saving time, helping maximize your profits.


The numbers speak for themselves – The Travel Society has been in the market since 1986, with 45% of all members having been with us for over 20 years. Our Members earn +400% more than the industry average thanks to the tools, resources and support we provide to help you succeed.


As a proud member of Virtuoso, we extend access to the leading luxury consortia, and all the tools they offer, to our members on a complimentary basis.


Let us support your ambitions, and come and join the industry's most professional host agency.