Frequently Asked Questions

YES!

Many of our advisors start by earning income from trips they are already planning for friends, family, or clients.

As you grow, this can become a consistent and scalable income stream based on how much time and effort you put into your business.

No experience is required.

Many of our advisors start with no background in travel. If you are organized, enjoy planning, and are willing to learn, you already have a strong foundation.

This industry requires organization, follow-up, and professionalism. Passion for travel is important, but systems and consistency are what create success.

We guide you through everything 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.

You can start earning as soon as you complete your onboarding.

Our self-paced orientation can be completed in as little as one day, which means you can begin booking travel and earning commission almost immediately.

You earn commission on travel bookings such as hotels, resorts, group trips, and experiences. We have negotiated commission % with our registered suppliers.

If you are already planning trips or coordinating events, this allows you to earn from work you are likely already doing.

Advisors begin at an 80% commission split.

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

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

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

Advisors must remain active members at the time commission is received in order 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.

Clients belong to the advisor.

However, active bookings made under Globetrotting Society credentials remain with the agency until travel completion and commission settlement.

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

Advisors may receive 100 percent commission on qualifying personal travel provided:

• The advisor is physically traveling
• Trip details are disclosed via email prior to departure
• The email includes vendor name, booking number, and travel dates

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

Yes.

Advisors may charge their own service fees or markups provided they comply with supplier policies and fully disclose fees to clients. Service 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 of our advisors start by working with people they already know.

Friends, family, coworkers, and existing clients are often your first opportunities. From there, we help you build strategies to grow your network and attract new clients.

You will also have the option to create a profile on Agent Finder, a platform through Travel Leaders that helps connect advisors with potential clients and leads.

YES!

In addition to building your own client base, you can receive opportunities through platforms like Agent Finder.

Within our community, advisors also collaborate and share opportunities. If a client request falls outside your niche, you can partner with another trusted advisor so the client is still taken care of.

Support is one of the biggest reasons advisors choose Globetrotting Society.

You will have direct access to the owner for guidance, along with ongoing support from a collaborative community of advisors.

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

Yes. Globetrotting Society is IATA accredited and affiliated with Travel Leaders Consortium, one of North America’s leading travel agency networks.

This affiliation provides access to preferred supplier relationships, enhanced commission opportunities, and national-level buying power while maintaining a boutique, mentorship-driven environment.

YES!

Globetrotting Society operates as a licensed and insured travel agency and maintains professional Errors and Omissions insurance coverage for advisors working under the agency.

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

As your business grows, you are encouraged to obtain your own individual Errors and Omissions policy. This is considered a best practice and offers additional protection as you expand.