ID Number to Sell Travel? Newbie as a Sub-Agent? Transferring Clients?

ID Number to Sell Travel? Newbie as a Sub-Agent? Transferring Clients?

Author: Host Agency Reviews April 11, 2025 Duration: 23:49

Our Managing Director Shayna Zand takes the helm this week at the Friday 15, with Connie Miller of Montecito Village Travel as our co-host! Check out Montecito's profile here and the questions below that Shayna and Conni will tackle this Friday at 12 pm CST.

Don't forget that you can submit questions and sign up for reminders for the F15 here: https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 

1. Do you really need an Identification number to be seen as a travel agency.. or can I essentially just book someone's trip for them? I’m not sure I want to find a host, I want to start my own business, but I don't know if that would be beneficial without having a number because I don't know if I would get the best discounts that way. I would love to just book people's trips, any advice? I'm fine booking the trip and just charging a fee without receiving all the extra commissions.. I just want to know if that is something I am technically allowed to do. I also want to know would it benefit the client though.

2. How does a newbie travel advisor become a sub-agent? And where can a newbie find a mentor?                           

3. When changing Host agencies, is it possible to transfer clients and vendor information without doing it individually? As a courtesy, should I tell the agency that I am moving on to another agency?

RESOURCES:

➡️ We have an article about What is a Travel Sub Agent and is it Right for you - we will post it in the comments.

https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-sub-agent


➡️ HAR Events Cal! - https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-conferences-events


➡️ How to Choose the best host and key factors to consider https://hostagencyreviews.com/travel-conferences-events/2025/how-to-choose-the-best-host-agency-for-travel-advisors-key-factors-to-consider


➡️Switching Hosts 5 Things to Consider https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/switching-host-agencies-5-things-to-consider


➡️Dual Affiliation   https://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/belonging-to-more-than-one-host-agency


➡️A huge thank you to Connie for joining us today and we will post the link to Montecito Village Travel’s profile for you in the comments section so you can go check them out.

https://hostagencyreviews.com/hosts/montecito-village-travel


➡️Submit questions, sign up for reminders for the F15, along with that week's questions we'll be covering! https://hostagencyreviews.com/friday15 



Hosted by the team at Host Agency Reviews, this audio channel blends two distinct formats into one practical resource. The first is Travel Agent Chatter, a quarterly series of spotlight interviews that dive deep into the experiences of working travel advisors. These longer conversations explore the real stories behind the careers, covering the nuances of building a business, personal client triumphs, and the cultural insights gained from a life in travel. The companion series, Friday 15, operates on a completely different rhythm. Every week, a focused fifteen-minute episode tackles specific questions from the travel industry, offering direct advice and timely insights that are both concise and immediately useful. Together, this podcast creates a balanced mix of inspirational narrative and actionable strategy. Whether you're seeking motivation from peer journeys or need quick answers to pressing professional questions, the channel is designed to support the daily realities of travel entrepreneurs. It’s a resource that understands the industry's blend of passion and pragmatism, delivered through the authentic voices of those who are deeply embedded in this world. Tune in for thoughtful perspectives that are as varied and dynamic as the travel profession itself.
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