Advisor Resources
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Travel agency software: the categories you need and how they fit together
Travel agency software in six categories: CRM, itinerary, booking, payments, accounting and communication. What each does, how they connect, and how to choose.
Travel agent commission rates by supplier type: hotels, cruise, tours, insurance and more
Published travel agent commission rates from Marriott, Hilton, Virgin Voyages, Aman at Sea and more, what suppliers exclude, and how to calculate what a booking pays.
Host agency vs independent travel agency: commission, costs, support and control
Host agency vs independent travel agent: what each keeps in commission, what IATAN, E&O and state registration cost, and when going independent pays off.
How much do travel agents make? Earnings by experience, from named sources
How much do travel agents make? BLS puts the median at $50,160 (May 2025). See hosted and independent advisor earnings by experience, from named sources.
Supplier commission explained: when hotels, cruise lines and tour operators actually pay travel agents
Hotels pay travel agents after checkout, most cruise lines after final payment, tour operators around travel. See when each supplier pays and how to plan cash flow.
Switching host agencies: what moves with you and what doesn't
Switching host agencies? See what moves with you and what stays behind: clients, open bookings, commission, IATAN card, E&O and contracts, plus a step-by-step checklist.
How to become a cruise travel agent: portals, training, commission timing and group space
How to become a cruise travel agent: pick a host or your own agency, register with CruisingPower, OneSource and Norwegian Central, train, and learn payment rules.
Travel agent certification: which programs count, what they cost, and whether you need one
Travel agent certification is optional, but it counts. Compare TRIPKIT, CTA, CTC, ASTA VTA, CLIA and specialist programs: requirements, cost, time and renewal.
Do travel agents charge a fee? Service fee models and how to set yours
Many travel agents charge a fee, often for planning or low-commission bookings like air. See the five fee models, the DOT and FTC rules, and how to set and collect yours.
Travel agent training: schools, online courses and host training compared
Travel agent training compared: online courses, community college certificates, supplier academies, host and on-the-job training, with costs and how to vet a school.
Disney travel agent jobs: employed roles, independent routes and how hiring works
Disney hires reservation sales agents as hourly employees. Independent Disney travel agents work with agencies instead. See live posting details, routes and scam signs.
How to become a Disney travel agent: agency ID, registration and training
How to become a Disney travel agent: join an agency with an ID Disney accepts, register on Disney's agent site, and train in the College of Disney Knowledge.