I wholeheartedly recommend Gifted Travel Network as a host agency for any luxury focused travel professional seeking a dynamic community of like-minded entrepreneurs. GTN offers an extensive network of preferred suppliers and stands proudly as a member of Virtuoso, the world’s premier travel consortia. Their forward-thinking support and cutting edge content, equips agents thoroughly on their unique entrepreneurial journeys. Throughout almost 10 years with GTN, I’ve enjoyed abundant professional development, enriching opportunities to connect with suppliers, and the privilege of growing lifelong friendships with GTN members. The sense of professional fulfillment and business growth I’ve experienced here truly knows no bounds — the sky is genuinely the limit!

UK Advisors: Please Read Before Joining Fora – A Cautionary Review If you’re a UK-based travel advisor considering joining Fora, I’d like to share my experience in case it helps you make a more informed decision. Fora has a slick platform, polished branding, and a supportive community. It felt like the perfect place to grow my travel business: modern, inspiring, and full of potential. But as someone based in the UK, I quickly discovered that the structure doesn’t support advisors who need to operate legally under UK regulations. Key Issues I’ve Encountered: No ABTA, ATOL, or bonding in place. If you're selling package holidays in the UK, these protections aren’t optional. They are legal requirements, and without them, the risk sits with you. You're fully responsible for compliance. As an independent contractor, you carry the burden of making sure you're meeting UK laws, including the Package Travel Regulations (PTRs). Booking restrictions apply. Even if you try to work with a UK-bonded partner to stay compliant, the host structure may limit your ability to do so. This creates a legal and professional conflict. No UK-specific onboarding or training. I didn’t receive any education around PTRs, bonding, or trust accounts. These are critical topics if you want to run a legitimate, sustainable business here. Why I’m Sharing This: When I joined, I assumed these protections were either already in place or coming soon. I was focused on growth and excited by the brand. I didn’t realise I was operating in a legally grey area until I started digging into what compliance actually looks like in the UK. If, like me, you're looking to build a professional and legally sound travel business here, this is something you can’t afford to overlook. Final Thoughts: Fora may be a great fit for hotel-only sales or for advisors based outside the UK. But for those of us working under UK regulations and wanting to sell full itineraries or packages, this platform leaves too many compliance gaps and too much personal liability. This is just my experience, but I hope it encourages others to ask the right questions before they commit. Your business deserves to be protected from day one.