Your Business, Your Way: Get Started with Travel Resources Group
Are you serious about growing your travel business strategically? Moving your business or starting fresh can feel like a massive leap, but you do not have to navigate the clutter alone. At Travel Resources Group, we help independent travel advisors transition smoothly into a space where they truly belong.
Only you know exactly what your business needs to thrive. Let’s start a transparent conversation today to see if our boutique host agency is the perfect fit for your unique vision.
Our Straightforward Startup Procedure
Step 1
Schedule a Conversation with the Agency Managing Partner
We want to get to know you and your unique travel business. Schedule a one-on-one conversation where we discuss your travel experience, why you want to grow your business with Travel Resources Group, and ultimately determine if our boutique host agency model offers your travel planning business the support it needs. We will openly discuss commission splits, onboarding fees, monthly fees, and why you should join our boutique host agency family. Get a head start by learning more about us!
Step 2
Agree to Start Your Niche Travel Business Under Our Umbrella
When you join Travel Resources Group, you get to choose your identity. You can build up your own completely independent brand or operate directly under the trusted Travel Resources Group umbrella. You will receive our full backing, elite supplier access, and dedicated boutique community support with whichever path you choose. We give you the foundation to run your business your way.
Step 3
Complete Application Form, Additional Paperwork, & Sign Agreement
Once we mutually agree that we are a great fit, it is time to make things official. We will guide you through our straightforward online application form. From there, we will handle the required onboarding paperwork and send over your formal independent travel advisor agreement for a digital signature. We keep this step simple and completely stress-free.
Step 4
Pay the Onboarding Fee
Investing in your business should come with immediate value and clear expectations. At this step, you will pay your one-time onboarding and startup fee of $595 and set up your predictable $28 monthly membership fee. This initial investment immediately unlocks:
- active consortium tools
- your private branch of Tern CRM
- hands-on Startup Roadmap
- your Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance protection
- access to our Community Hub
- personalized support and coaching opportunities
- and more
There are never any hidden costs or surprise fees with Travel Resources Group.
Step 5
Let’s Get Started – Complete the Startup Roadmap
With the paperwork finalized, you will gain instant access to our step-by-step Startup Roadmap. This customized checklist is designed to walk you through our systems, tech tools, and your business foundation without overwhelming you. You can complete these modules completely at your own pace while our leadership team cheers you on. You are in business for yourself, but never by yourself.
There are never any hidden costs or surprise fees with Travel Resources Group.
Step 6
Set Your Launch Date / Migration Date
The final step, included as part of our Startup Roadmap, is establishing the official calendar date for your big launch or vendor migration. Whether you are transitioning existing clients or opening your doors for the very first time, we plan this date strategically to avoid booking disruptions. Take a deep breath, celebrate your independence, and confidently introduce your brand to the travel world with Travel Resources Group by your side.
Discover What It Means to Be Truly Supported
Whether you are an established professional seeking a more supportive host environment or a new entrepreneur ready to launch your brand, our family is ready to welcome you home.
Let’s connect. Contact us today to schedule your direct, one-on-one discovery call. We’d love to hear your business goals and see if Travel Resources Group is the perfect home for your journey.