The Travel Society

I was referred by someone I knew to The Travel Society - and while I miss the tech from the other agency, I love the comraderie, the management, the experience, and the professionalism of The Travel Society. I feel I am part of a family, and not a number, with The Travel Society. They want me to succeed - my success is their success.

They have a choice of commission structure as well, and take the time and effort to know me as a person and as a Travel Advisor. A small company feel with the large company benefits, along with being part of the Virtuoso network.

As background - I am relatively new to the industry, sole proprietor - and started as a Travel Advisor in 2023 with a very large HA that has a lot of good reviews. I did not realize until 6 months in that while they had great systems - but their operations and payouts/commissions were not very good and operations were questionable. Basically, they were shiny and bright - but really lipstick on a pig. I didn't know what I didn't know, and I learned on round 2 what to really look for in a host agency.

The Travel Society has been that absolute best to and for me. I count on the professional support and encouragment of all the staff. I have been an affiliate of The Travel Society for years and plan on being with them forever! I could not be more proud to be an affiliate. Anyone considering a host agency really needs to put The Travel Society on the top of the list!

When I first started selling travel I was associated with a "mom and pop" storefront. This served my clients well for many years. When I realized all my clients were in the luxury market I decided to move to an agency that would better serve my needs and be more beneficial for my clients. The Travel Society ticked off everything I needed. It has been a "match made in heaven" ever since. The staff is professional and ALWAYS there to help me. Most important in sales it is how are you supported when there are hiccups. WELL The Travel Society staff is ALWAYS there to support me and assist my clients to get the resolution needed for the issue. The staff consistently works with all the suppliers to have the very best relationship and to get our travelers the BEST benefits. Again, this is a win-win relationship. I could not be happier with The Travel Society.....and my clients are extremely satisfied as well.

I have had a fantastic experience with TTS. Fantastic support from the team, reasonable fee and commission split structure, and fantastic vendor relationships (which means higher commissions). Virtuoso affiliated and highly regarded in the industry and amongst suppliers. I feel supported and see a very promising future with the Travel Society

The Travel Society is my third (and final) host agency I've joined since starting last year. Having the ability to compare to some others, I am definitely with the right one now. I couldn't have told you who the president or anyone who worked directly in management were at those companies, but when I was thinking about joining TTS, I had a call with the president and VP immediately. As members of TTS, we have direct numbers and access to every director/staff member and I can call them up any weekday and get a hold of them. They know me by name, what I sell, what areas I need help in, etc. even though I just joined in January 2024. Their motto is "we only make money if you make money" which empowers every action they take everyday. I can feel this in everything they do for me and the other agents. I did not feel this was the goal with the other host agencies I was with.

TTS has provided me with an invaluable mentor, access to luxury amenities for my clients, access to conferences to improve my knowledge and skills, and countless resources. TTS values quality over quality which is important in this business. I realize now I was just another number in those agencies and am now part of a family.

I have been with The Travel Society for several years and could not be happier! They do a fantastic job setting their agents up for success through the varied types of support and advice (being able to reach out to both their staff and other TAs) as well as professional development opportunities offered through their onboarding, their annual Summit/conference, and their affiliation with Virtuoso. The Virtuoso affiliation is a great way to add value for clients and to provide even more opportunities for me to grow as a TA. Travel Society staff is always VERY responsive to any questions I have, I love being independent while still having support when needed. On top of all of this, I feel valued and appreciated, not just a number like some may feel with other host agencies. They actually take an interest in your success. I can't say enough positive things!

Two year ago, I took a leap and shifted careers into the travel industry. The Travel Society has supported me every step of the way! I have been given all of the tools and resources I need to not only build a business, but to thrive. What separates TTS from other host agencies is their deep and genuine care for their advisors. They have worked tirelessly to build a team culture where we can all flourish and provide value to our clients. It's rare to have the autonomy of an independent business owner while also having access to mentorship from some of the best travel professionals in the world. This family truly does everything they can to help me succeed. They're world-class in every sense of the word! I'm eternally grateful for TTS taking a chance on this newbie!

Greetings,

While I have only been an independent travel advisor for a few years, I've been working as a travel agent since 1995. I have managed offices and used to be the leisure manager in a very large corporate agency that hosted several independent agents itself. When it comes to support, inclusivity and relationships. The Travel Society is absolutely peerless. There are many exclusive relationships with luxury travel suppliers that it is very difficult obtain that the travel society has secured. They are prestigious and well reputed to say the least. The only possible place for improvement is in the realm of technology, but I have not seen any better solutions to the realms of CRM, invoicing and electronic booking. I've investigated heavily and this appears to be an industry wide issue. I do know that the Travel Society does take this very seriously and is always looking for and to be a part of, the next best answer.

We have been an agency since 1980. When our accountant retired, we decided to go with the Travel Society so we didn't have to replace staff for back office work. It has been the best decision! We have been with TTS for roughly 8 or 9 years and they are the best! The staff really is professional and personal at the same time. Appreciate them so much! They want you to succeed and will help every step of the way!

The Travel Society teams routinely goes above and beyond. They are a pleasure to work with and support your success. The Travel Society has excellent relationships with so many travel partners. In addition the member Travel Advisors are astute and generous with their time and resources. We're a family!