Company Details

Founded
1979
Host Type
Hybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Accepts Agents in
# of Contractors
# of Agencies
150
Members US
150
Members Canada
Members w/storefront
Members home-based
Annual Sales
Languages Spoken
English
Business Attributes
Network Sales
$50 million
Profile Updated
12/04/2025
GDS
Not Offered
Consortia
Accreditations
CLIA, IATA
Members of
ASTA, CLIA
Seller of Travel
E&O Insurance Included
Focuses
Adventure, Cruise, Groups, Leisure, Luxury, FITs, Tours

Program Details

Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
Minimum Sales Requirement
$250,000
Required to use Franchise Brand
Charge for Ticketing
Lead Program
Lead Belongs to
Charge for Leads
Education Program
IC Education, In-person, On-demand
Allows Sub-agents

Pricing & Commission

Franchise Start Up Fee
0.0
Military/Veteran discounts
Accreditation Number Required
Start Up Fee
$0–$0
Location Requirement
Storefront, Home-based
Annual Fee
$550–$550
Monthly Fee
$0–$0
Commission Split Range
Frequency of Commission Payments
Method of Payment
Direct Deposit

Technology & Tools

Marketing Programs
Direct Mail, Consumer Magazine, E-mail Marketing
Leisure Tools
Cruise Booking Tool
Corporate Tools
Air Program
Commission Tracking
Itinerary Builder
Forms and Templates
CRM
Website Program
Accounting
Booking Tool
Analytics
Payment Solutions

About WESTA

Westa is a member-owned and managed marketing cooperative dedicated to helping small and mid-sized travel agencies thrive. We offer a wide range of programs and partnerships with leading travel providers to increase revenue for our members. Westa members receive 100% of their earned commissions and overrides, ensuring they benefit directly from their hard work. We're committed to fostering a strong community and promoting professionalism within the travel industry.