Find Your Professional Home with Our Boutique Host Travel Agency
You deserve a host agency that feels like home, where you can build your travel business and focus on your unique niche your way. Travel Resources Group gives you the reliable booking tools, top-tier supplier access, and daily personal support you need to succeed. We protect your freedom to operate completely under your own distinct brand name while giving you a supportive community that treats you like family. Learn more about our culture on our Who We Are page.
The Core Advantages of Joining Our Boutique Host Agency Network
Choosing a host agency is an important business milestone. The table below outlines how our boutique family framework supports your growth.
| Core Features | Travel Resources Group Boutique Model |
|---|---|
| Modern CRM Software | Complete access to the latest AI driven Tern CRM platform, training included. |
| Consortium Power | Grow your travel business with elite Travel Leaders Network access and flexible vendor choices. Plus, launch your professional profile on the global Agent Universe system. |
| Competitive Commission Splits | Movement through the commission split tiers is determined by your total commissions paid versus bookings made. You can rest easy knowing your hard-earned payouts are tracked meticulously, collected quickly, and paid out reliably monthly. |
| Errors & Omissions Insurance | Comprehensive E&O coverage is included, protecting your independent brand across your unique travel niches and custom supplier bookings. In some cases, it is required that the travel advisor purchases their own policy for specific situations. |
| Agreements Built on Safety & Trust | We provide transparent agreements designed to ensure you feel safe, guarantee your brand remains entirely yours, your supplier & vendor choices stay autonomous, and your hard-earned commissions are protected and paid reliably monthly. |
| Digital Advisor Hub | Hosted on SharePoint, our centralized Community Hub is a one-stop communications center for advisors. It delivers critical industry alerts, business templates, ongoing vendor training, and our step-by-step Startup Roadmap virtual bootcamp. |
Tailored to Your Experience Level
Whether your goal is to build a thriving business part-time or scale a legacy agency full-time, you belong in our family.
If you are a driven independent travel advisor looking for an authentic community, absolute vendor autonomy, and reliable backend security, then join Travel Resources Group.
We make sure you are always seen, heard, and valued at every stage of your career:
If you are an ASPIRING Travel Advisor…
Your journey begins with a competitive 60/40 commission split. As you master our step-by-step Startup Roadmap, your earning potential scales dynamically alongside your business growth. You get maximum personal support on day one when you need it most.
If you are an ESTABLISHED Agency Owner…
If you are transitioning an experienced book of business to our boutique host family, our commission splits are completely negotiable. We know the value of your track record and your vendor relationships. We sit down with you one-on-one to determine a commission split that respects the business you have already built. You can learn more about moving your agency here.
What Are Our Commission Split Percentages?
We don’t hide our numbers behind complex tier formulas. Your earning potential scales dynamically alongside your business growth so that your success is paired with financial growth you deserve:
Clear Earning Power: Commission Split Percentage Progression
60/40 Split
Aspiring Advisor entry level with full support.
70/30 Split
Experienced Advisors potential entry level with support & Aspiring Advisors move up as commissions grow.
75/25 Split
Increased earnings as your client network scales.
80/20 Split
Continued business growth as your earnings grow.
85/15 Split
Maximum earning potential within our boutique family.
You can expect to receive commission payments monthly and percentages are determined by commissions paid versus sales volume.
What Are Our Startup and Monthly Fees?
We believe in complete transparency. Starting or running your travel business shouldn’t come with financial surprises or eating into your hard-earned profits. We keep our overhead low so you can keep more money in your independent agency.
Our simple, predictable pricing structure includes:
- This investment covers your complete onboarding setup.
- Launches your hands-on Startup Roadmap which includes the Host Agency Reviews’ The 7 Day Setup Accelerator Course
(approximate value $199). - Unlocks your private branch of Tern CRM for the first 6 months
(approximate value $168). - Grants access to our verified IATAN host agency credentials.
- Provides Terms & Condition templates.
- Offers protection through E&O Insurance coverage.
- Enrollment with our Preferred Travel Vendors.
- Establishes membership with Travel Leaders Network (TLN).
- This small monthly fee begins 6 months after you join Travel Resources Group.
- It covers essential administrative costs
- Provides ongoing database security – Tern CRM.
- Maintains Travel Leaders Network membership.
- Preserves your professional profile from Agent Profiler and a landing page on the Travel Resources Group website.
- Ensures direct, hands-on access to our supportive leadership team.
Travel Resources Group does offer additional services for our travel advisors if you determine it is necessary for your business. These services are billed at an hourly or monthly rate and are listed in your agreement and our company handbook.
What Travel Resources Group Offers to Help You Succeed
Modern Reservation Management and Client Booking Engines
A boutique environment does not mean compromising on modern technology. We provide you with cutting-edge infrastructure to streamline your daily workflow with Tern AI-Driven CRM:
- Higher Client Satisfaction: Deliver interactive, premium travel proposals that delight clients and prompt faster bookings.
- Fast, Streamlined Proposals: Build stunning, highly customized itineraries in a fraction of the time.
- Automated Client Journeys: Manage your client workflows, tasks, and historical data inside an intuitive, robust dashboard.
Advanced Industry Programs via Travel Leaders Network
Gain immediate competitive advantages by leveraging our elite consortium membership, which include:
- Agent Universe: Access preferred vendor commission tiers and exclusive advisor training modules through the TLN training library. And launch a complete professional and personal profile through Agent Universe system that appears on our consumer website.
- Apex & Pinsight: Secure special hotel rates and exclusive amenities for your individual clients.
- Cruise Compete: Position your agency to secure highly competitive cruise allocations easily.
Strategic Marketing Programs and Hot Client Leads
To help your business grow right away, we share hot leads directly from our existing corporate database.
Once you complete a booking for a shared lead, that individual becomes your permanent client. Their personal data will remain guarded inside your private branch of our secure system.
You also receive a comprehensive marketing program filled with ready-to-use promotional solutions.
Comprehensive Financial and Operational Support
Run a lean, highly profitable business utilizing our virtual office model since 2006.
- Monthly Financial Reports: Track your income clearly with detailed monthly statements.
- Professional Assistance: Access hands-on support with database management, professional marketing solutions, bookkeeping, and direct vendor access.
Industry Recognition and Institutional Trust
Our commitment to independent travel advisors is independently verified. Travel Resources Group is the proud recipient of Host Agency Reviews awards the Nebula Award, Supernova Award, and Constellation Award for three consecutive years.
Official IATAN Accreditation and Independent Advisor Credentials
Travel Resources Group operates as a fully accredited IATAN host travel agency. This global certification is completely distinct from our consortium programs, serving as an independent validation of our financial stability and strict industry compliance. This elite framework provides our network with deep professional authority across global airline carriers, luxury resort properties, cruise lines, and international tour operators.
- Global Booking Power: Your independent brand is backed by an officially verified eight-digit numeric identifier code, ensuring seamless booking confirmations and reliable commission tracking worldwide.
- Professional ID Card Eligibility: Independent travel advisors within our boutique network who meet the annual sales requirements set by IATAN can apply for their own official IATA/IATAN ID Card. This card serves as the foremost professional credential in the travel trade, unlocking exclusive global industry benefits.
Consumer Protection and Advocacy via ASTA Membership
- Instant Client Trust: Displaying the recognized ASTA seal on your independent marketing assets proves to your clients that your business adheres to the highest legal and ethical standards in the travel trade.
- Regulatory Peace of Mind: We monitor international compliance, state seller of travel laws, and tax regulations alongside ASTA legal experts so your independent travel niche is fully protected from operational liabilities.
Travel Resources Group is a proud registered member of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). This membership guarantees that our boutique host agency operates under a strict, globally recognized professional code of ethics. We actively support ASTA in their mission to advocate for consumer travel rights and regulatory compliance.
Ready to Build Your Travel Business in a Place That Feels Like Home?
Do not manage your independent brand alone. Join a collaborative boutique family that provides the tools, hot client leads, and personal support you need to build your niche your way.