Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, but like any business, your income will depend on the time, effort, consistency, and sales you put into it.

Many advisors begin by booking travel for people already within their network and grow from there. With consistent effort, strong client relationships, and the right business systems, travel advising can develop into a meaningful income stream.

No previous travel industry experience is required.

If you're organized, enjoy planning, provide great service, and are willing to learn, you already have a strong foundation. This industry requires professionalism, follow-up, continued learning, and consistency, not simply a love of travel.

Our self-paced Advisor Academy and ongoing support will guide you through the fundamentals you need to get started.

Absolutely.

If you are already coordinating events, managing guest lists, or booking accommodations, you are in a perfect position to add travel as an additional income stream.

This includes destination weddings, honeymoons, bachelor and bachelorette trips, and group travel.

Once you've completed your onboarding and your advisor accounts are activated, you can begin working with clients and making eligible travel bookings.

Our self-paced Advisor Academy can be completed in as little as one day, so you can get up and running quickly. Keep in mind that travel advisor commissions are generally paid after the client travels and the supplier remits the commission to the agency.

Travel advisors earn commission on eligible bookings such as hotels, resorts, cruises, vacation packages, group travel, tours, and experiences.

Our preferred supplier relationships provide access to established commission rates, allowing you to earn income while helping your clients plan and book their travel.

Advisors begin at an 80% commission split.

After generating $5,000 in gross supplier commission, advisors move to a 90% commission split.

To maintain the 90% tier, advisors must generate at least $5,000 in gross supplier commission annually.

Commission is paid after travel is completed and payment is received from the supplier.

Advisors must remain active members at the time commission is received to qualify for payout.

Suppliers typically remit commission after travel is completed. Payment timelines vary by supplier and can range from thirty to ninety days post-travel.

Once commission is received and cleared, advisors are paid within five business days via direct deposit.

Commissions are not paid in advance.

Advisors may terminate membership with thirty days' written notice.

Your client relationships remain yours. However, active bookings made under Globetrotting Society credentials remain with the agency until travel is completed and commission is settled.

Advisors must remain active through travel completion and commission payout to receive earned commission.

Yes. Advisors may receive 100% of the advisor commission on qualifying personal travel, provided:

• The advisor is physically traveling

• The booking is disclosed to Globetrotting Society via email prior to departure & Logged in Travel Joy

• The email includes the supplier name, booking number, and travel dates

Bookings made solely for friends or family do not qualify as personal travel.

Yes. Advisors may establish and charge their own service or planning fees, provided the fees comply with applicable supplier policies and are clearly disclosed to the client.

Service and planning fees are retained by the advisor.

This business can be rewarding, but it is not quick income.

Advisors are paid after travel occurs. You may spend time building proposals that do not convert to a trip. Success requires patience, follow-up, and consistent effort.

Clients trust advisors with important trips. That responsibility should not be taken lightly.

Many advisors begin by working with people already within their personal and professional networks. Friends, family, coworkers, community connections, and existing clients can all be great starting points.

From there, we'll provide guidance and resources to help you market your services, strengthen your network, and build a client base of your own.

Eligible advisors may also have the opportunity to create a profile on Agent Profiler through Travel Leaders Network, which can help connect travelers with advisors based on their expertise and specialties.

Lead opportunities may be available, but advisors should plan to actively build and grow their own client base.

Eligible advisors may receive opportunities through Travel Leaders Network programs, and GTS may occasionally have agency-generated or collaborative booking opportunities available.

Our advisor community also creates opportunities for collaboration and referrals. When a request falls outside an advisor's niche or expertise, there may be opportunities to connect or collaborate with another GTS advisor.

Leads are not guaranteed, and building your own client base remains an important part of growing a successful travel business.

Personalized support is a core part of the Globetrotting Society experience.

You'll have direct access to agency leadership for guidance, along with ongoing education, Advisor Connect meetings, resources, and support from our collaborative advisor community.

Whether you're navigating a booking, learning a new supplier, or working through a business question, you'll have a support system to help you find your next step.

Whether you have a quick question or need help navigating a booking, you are never doing this alone.

Yes. Globetrotting Society is an IATA-credentialed host agency affiliated with Travel Leaders Network, one of North America's leading travel agency networks.

Through this affiliation, our advisors gain access to preferred supplier relationships, industry resources, enhanced commission opportunities, education, and additional tools to help grow their travel businesses, all while receiving the personalized support of a boutique host agency.

Yes. Globetrotting Society maintains the required agency credentials and professional Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance coverage for advisors operating under the agency.

This provides an added layer of protection as you build and operate your travel business.

As your business grows, we also encourage advisors to consider obtaining their own individual E&O coverage for additional protection. This is considered a best practice and offers additional protection as you expand.