Becoming a Travel Agent Has Never Been Easier

Turning Travel Enthusiasts into Successful Business Entrepreneurs

Embark on a Rewarding Journey: Join The Travel Agent Next Door!

Do you have a deep-seated passion for travel that you'd like to transform into a rewarding career? Are you seeking extra income or contemplating a retirement succession plan?

Congratulations! You've come to the right place to become a travel agent.

At The Travel Agent Next Door, we are dedicated to empowering YOU with all the knowledge, resources, and tools you will need to succeed. The best part? We genuinely care about your success and are here to support you- every step of the way.

Rhonda receiving the North American Educational Excellence Award 2023
Rhonda Stanley, Vice President, Talent Development, The Travel Agent Next Door receiving the North American Educational Excellence Award 2023

Why Choose Us?

North America's best learning program for aspiring travel agents.
Learn from the best:We are very proud to offer North America's best learning program for aspiring travel agents. Read more about the award.
    A smart business model that works for YOU

    From becoming an associate agent to a primary agent or starting your own agency. The opportunity to grow is yours!

    The best commission split in market

    Work smarter not harder and take MORE™ of your earnings home.

    Best-in-class training

    Stay up to date, broaden your horizon and boost your skills. Sessions are live instructor led so you can ask any questions while you learn.

    Innovative marketing tools to make you shine

    From a state-of-the-art website to consumer facing email campaigns and MORE™ - our expert team works diligently to help you grow your sales.

    Exceptional support

    Two words that mean everything! At The Travel Agent Next Door we are dedicated to a personable, fast, efficient, and reliable problem solving. Our support members are available to assist you 60 hours a week.

    A community you can count on

    While you may be working from home- you are not alone. Our supportive & vibrant community is built on inclusion, transparency, and FUN!

Start Your Journey

Becoming a travel agent is easy as 1, 2, 3!

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    Watch Webinar & Ask Questions

    Watch or attend our comprehensivewebinar & schedule a personal follow-up call

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    Choose from 3 Training Programs

    Select a training program that best suits your goals.

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    Start Selling & Access Support

    Start selling travel and reach out to support whenever you need it. Congrats!

What we offer

  • Select from three learning programs, tailored to your financial needs and desired services.

  • Learn with the best! Our program won the North American Educational Excellence Award from the Travel Institute. (Did we mention that there is only ONE award in all of North America?)

  • A full week of live, instructor-led virtual training to equip you with all you need to know to
    successfully sell travel (for Silver and Gold program only).

  • And because the “real work” only begins after completing the training, we have a robust program in place to support you every step of the way.

  • Dedicated quarterback to address all your questions.

  • Ongoing weekly training sessions to keep you up-to-date and enhance your skills.

  • Proactive follow-up calls every three months to ensure you have all the support you need.

  • A knowledgeable and compassionate support team to assist you six days a week. And because they have all been agents themselves- they've walked in your shoes!

  • A vibrant peer-to-peer community of 1,400 agents you can count on.

What it takes to become a successful Travel Agent

Being a travel agent is one of the most versatile careers that requires a potpourri of skills, patience, and a resilient mind. You need to acquire an excellent business acumen, comprehensive knowledge of suppliers, accommodation types, geography, technology, government regulations, insurance, selling techniques…and the list goes on. But above all: you need to be passionate about making your clients' travel dreams come true.

In training hundreds of successful agents, we've found that there are five common factors of success. If you can check off at least 3 of the 5 factors to success, you have the highest chances!

    Passion

    Your enthusiasm for travel is your driving force! Remember, "If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life again."

    Travel Experience

    You have explored diverse regions, continents, and various types of accommodations.

    Business Building Resilience

    Success does not happen overnight. You must be willing to put in time and effort.

    Computer Proficiency

    You feel comfortable using Microsoft products and can easily adapt to new platforms.

    Detail-Oriented

    In this profession, attention to detail is critical; the devil is in the details.

New Agent Testimonial

“Hear New Agent Success Stories with The Travel Agent Next Door”

"I was able to follow my passion for travel, turn it into a successful business, feel part of something bigger, and grow my business on my schedule & terms. The training & support I received were fantastic, and the ongoing marketing tools are truly world class. I can’t imagine doing anything else!"

- Angela Brown

At the Travel Agent Next Door, we empower you to be as successful as YOU want to be.
We look forward to meeting you and support you in turning your vision into reality!