Frequently asked questions

Why did I decide to become an Independent Travel Agent?

As a person who loves travelling, I used to spend a lot of my free time gazing at all sorts of holidays online & spending hours researching to try & get the best deals for my big family! I often did the same for my family as well to try & get them the best deals! When one of my friends mentioned that she had become an Independent Travel Agent I was intrigued, & spent a lot of time asking questions about how it worked & a lot of time wondering whether it would work for me. Once I realised how much money I could save for myself doing something that I love, it was a no brainer & I have not looked back!

What types of travel can I book?

To put it simply, you can book anything that you want.. There is no limit! Anything that falls under ‘Travel’ whether it be Hotels/Packages/Flights/Villas/Staycations/Weddings/Skiing/Activity Breaks/Sporting Events/Spa Breaks/Holiday Extras/Cruises, & the list goes on!

How much time do I need to do this?

You are working as an Independant Travel Agent therefore you can put as much time or as little time into this as you wish. There is no pressure, no targets or KPIs, however you choose to manage your travel license is up to you. You may decide to join to just book your own holidays & save off your own travel, or you may decide that you want to grow your business to friends/family/connections- the choice is yours!

Do I need a big following on social media?

No, a lot of our Travel Agents build their business on bookings made for friends & family, & then recommendations through word of mouth. We do provide social media training if you did wish to grow your networks this way.

Do you need experience?

No, which is one of the great things! All training is provided & once you have completed some mandatory training assignments you will be fully licensed to book & sell travel. There is also a training platform which you have access to allowing you to review all training at a time to suit you.

Are holidays protected?

All Travel is ABTA protected & all packages with flights are ATOL protected.

How do clients pay for their holidays if I am doing their booking?

Secure Payment Links are used to send to your clients when booking to ensure that at no point you are responsible for handling any money. Your training covers how to do book & how to take payments.

How is commission paid?

Commission payments range from 10-25% of the travel purchase & are paid between 30-60 days once travel has taken place. Commissions are paid twice a month & is split (70% to you & 30% to InteleTravel). Once you have earned over £3500 in commission this increases to 80% to you! These payments are automatic once a booking has been made, & can be easily tracked in your back office system.

How much does it cost?

See below for the full breakdown of costs. Essentially there is a one-off Joining Fee & then a small monthly subscription charge to keep your account live & covers all of the admin/Insurance & system access. There is no contract, & you can change your mind at any time with no penalties. If you were to join & then change your mind within the first 30 days you would get a full 30 day full money back guarantee.

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