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Associate Program – Home Based Travel Business

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If you have a great passion for travel and sales but are new to the travel industry or have not been a travel agent before.

Have a passion for travel

You love everything about travel. You already book travel for your friends and family – just imagine if you could get paid for it! Whether you already have a network of prospective clients or want to explore the world for yourself, your passion for travel could help you discover your dream career with TPI.

Want to earn while you grow

You can improve the success of your business with TPI’s extensive travel agent training while you grow your income along the way. No matter your travel industry experience, you can run a travel business while having the reassurance of unlimited one-on-one support and ongoing training opportunities.

Want a flexible, independent career

You can set your own hours – full-time or part-time – while maintaining financial independence over your career. TPI offers independent or home-based travel agent business initiatives that are simple to operate and inexpensive to start up.

The TPI Advantage

Why TPI over others? TPI is 100% Canadian-owned and operated. TPI does not sell directly to consumers. Join TPI today – a company solely focused on helping your business succeed!

With TPI, a career as a home-based travel agent is both exciting and profitable. Our network of over 850 travel agents is backed by our travel, technology, training and marketing specialists in our head office and regional offices – making sure you have the support you need to achieve success.

Our turn-key accessibility, respected industry connections, personalized services and tools, and dedicated support are the reasons why TPI stands out as the best independent travel agent organization in the country.

Turn-key Accessibility

Start up and earning your first commissions.

TPI has transformed the way you can enter and take part in the excitement of the travel agent industry by providing an accessible, low investment opportunity – saving you up to 90 percent of what it would cost for you to start on your own.

Expand below to see some of the many benefits you’ll receive from being a TPI travel agent.

• Make your own hours and be your own boss!
• Complete turn-key approach
• Immediate earnings
• Immediate training opportunities
• Virtually no overhead
• Support staff located across Canada
• Initial supply of personalized business cards and stationery to get you started

Recognized Relationships

Benefits of our industry-wide relationships.

Our tremendous buying power from our vast range of industry connections ensures you get the full benefits of industry-leading travel and tour operators while still receiving the best value and highest commissions in the industry.

TPI is also a proud member of Virtuoso , an invite-only global network of elite travel organizations and travel agents. Our Virtuoso membership gives us privileged access to exclusive amenities, travel offers and rare experiences that you can’t get on your own.

• Our fully licensed and bonded organization is recognized and respected worldwide by suppliers
• Use our established brand with no franchise fee
• The buying power of the largest Canadian home based travel agent network of its kind and some of the highest commissions available in the industry
• Tax benefits and business deductions
• Travel benefits for travel agents
• Assistance with repeat / referral business
• Advisor Vacation Relief [AVR] available for when you go on holidays but need your clients to be taken care of
• Insurance coverage included of $2,000,000 Errors and Omissions
• Exclusive Velocity rewards program gives you even more benefits and recognition based on your sales
• Higher profit potential than any other independent travel business
• Access to industry travel benefits
• Referral Representative Program to help you build your business by having other travel agents work under you
• Worldwide advertising of your member website on TPI’s websites

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Flexibility and the tools for an easy operation.

By providing the tools and services you need to be successful, TPI makes your business simple to operate so you to focus on what you can do best: selling travel.

• Personalized e-mail address
• Personalized website with online booking engine
• World class GDS giving you access to the entire world of travel
• Credit card acceptance
• Electronic commission tracking and direct deposit to your account and online commission statements and reporting
• Internet based marketing, online management tools, and customer database management
• 24/7 emergency ticketing service
• Promotional material and supplier brochures

Dedicated Support

Support and services across the country 24/7.

With two decades of experience in travel, we know what you need to be successful in this industry. We anticipate and provide the support, services and resources you need to build your business while maintaining independence and freedom.

• Management team and organizational structure dedicated to helping you build your business
• On-going support from highly experienced and dedicated team of professionals with specialization in technology, finance, legal, advisory and major client assistance
• Assistance from our Marketing Department in developing your business or niche market
• Ongoing training and networking opportunities in all regions across Canada
• Accounting systems and procedures
• Industry and supplier support
• Supplier 1-800 number service
• Introduction Program
• Target Marketing
• Group Travel Program
• Corporate Travel Program
• Incentive Travel Program
• Trade Show Program
• Travel Incentives Program (vouchers)
• Weekly electronic bulletin and TPI company newsletter
• State of the art training and support office open six days per week with 24/7 emergency support available.
• Toll free/fax/email support
• Trade shows and seminars
• Spring/Fall regional training conferences across Canada
• Comprehensive, ongoing training programs across Canada
• Annual TPI Conference in an international destination

“Being new to TPI, the communication with the Business Development team has been wonderful. They have answered many of my questions and made this journey a smooth one…We appreciate their efforts to assist us in every way.” Scott , Saskatchewan

“TPI focuses on developing its Associates, and the annual conference gives you the tools to do so. It allows you to talk to suppliers, network with other Associates and meet with Head Office staff to move your business to the next level. I can’t think of a better way to spend my educational dollars.” Shauna , Alberta

“Working with TPI has been like a breath of fresh air. The back office support we have is amazing. We are never left hanging. We are always kept in the loop as to what is happening in the industry. TPI is always connecting us with suppliers to train and educate us. TPI offers wonderful rewards for our sales through the Velocity program – I just came back from Bali!” Debbie , Saskatchewan

TPI’s training is very intensive and provided me with all of the resources I needed to start in the field. With excellent teachers who know the travel business inside and out, I found the classes very interactive and responsive to my own learning needs. In general, TPI’s friendly support team always makes me feel like they can assist however needed. Alison B. Ontario

“Joining TPI (Travel Professionals International) was the best decision I made. Having no previous experience as a travel agent, I feel equipped and knowledgeable after training. The support then and ongoing received from Head office is second to none giving me the confidence and tools that I need for success. Also bonus, the people, especially my Regional Sales Manager, Rhonda, are amazing – truly caring professionals!” Alistien, Ontario

“I joined TPI 6 years ago and I have never looked back. The support I receive from our head office is second to none. I have met and befriended a number of other agents within the TPI family. If you are thinking of a career as a home based travel agent I wholeheartedly recommend TPI!” Rob W , Ontario

“Having the opportunity to be my own “boss” is priceless…TPI has supplied me with the skills and ongoing training to make my dream job become a reality. Having the chance to work from home and run a successful business has been amazing. Being part of the TPI family gives me the support and knowledge right at my finger tips whenever I may need it. I love being able to connect online with TPI support staff within minutes to guide me through any obstacles I may encounter. Keeping up with the times with social media and travel is important. The training and ongoing information sessions that TPI supplies make it easy to apply these new concepts to your everyday business practice. The TPI training team really focuses on what I need to make my business a success!” Kelly C , Manitoba

“NO ONE in the industry offers the support that TPI does. They all claim to but no one compares.” “You don’t get that anywhere else” Heather , Ontario

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The first step toward beginning your dream career as a travel agent in the lucrative travel industry is simple..

All we require is some information from you and we’ll help you find the right fit for your experience, ambition and lifestyle. With our reliable support, expert advice, comprehensive training and low start-up fees, we’ll get you to where you want to be quickly, efficiently and hassle-free.

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Best canadian online travel agency for business travel, 1. travelperk: best for businesses looking for a complete solution.

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Best canadian travel agencies for leisure travel, 2. sunwing: great for the complete package.

• Sunwing owned and operated: buses, planes, and hotels
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• Display holiday packages by lowest price
• Sunwing resorts ranging from adult-only to “kids stay free” options

3. Tripcentral: great for those looking for expert human travel advice

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• Multiple sourcing channels for flights to bring you the best prices
• Many last-minute package holiday options

4. Air Canada Vacations: taking you to every corner of the globe

• Plenty of family vacation packages available
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• Optional CareFree and CareFlex travel protection plans for peace of mind
• Travel experts on hand for bookings of groups of ten or more

5. Redtag: determined to bring you the best price on the market

• Best price guarantee: to match or beat identical trips you find
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If you are living in the Province of Ontario Canada, and you are thinking about becoming a home-based travel agent, you may be wondering what the first step should be. Unlike other provinces and most American States, Ontario Canada is very highly regulated when it comes to the reselling and marketing of travel products and services. To become a travel agent working in the province of Ontario, it is critical that you follow the correct procedure or you may risk getting a “cease” letter from the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO). No need to be turned off or scared, there are more than enough resources to help make the process very easy for you, and if you follow the 5 steps provided below, you should have no problems getting through all the legal requirements and have your travel business up and running in no time.

1. Do Your Research

Being a frequent traveller and often helping your friends arrange travel plans does not automatically make you a travel professional. While those two things make you an ideal candidate to become a travel agent, there are a few more factors that need to be considered and covered before you are adequately qualified to promote yourself as a travel expert. This is why it is necessary to first do your research before you ultimately decide that this is the career path you want to take, whether part time or full time. The key things you need to find out are; what are your legal requirements for you to start selling travel in your current jurisdiction? What type of products and services do you plan on specialising in and will you need any additional training before you are qualified to offer such services? Knowing how you get paid and what the maximum earning potentials are for your niche market is also a good piece of knowledge to have. Most importantly, you need to know how exactly you go about completing all the steps necessary to take you from interested to the place where you are finally ready to start promoting yourself as a certified travel expert, and what are the costs and timelines associated with those steps if any.

2. Study The TICO Manual

There are no mandatory training courses of University degrees required in the Province Of Ontario for you to become a travel agent. When doing your research you will find many ads for courses and college degrees, but none of that is a requirement. If you think it is something you need for your personal knowledge, then doing a course is not a bad idea. However, there is one training program that all persons selling travel in the province of Ontario must complete and that is the TICO education standard manual. This training document is available to be downloaded for free on the TICO website , and it contains 9 modules and about 130 pages, covering everything from general industry knowledge to consumer etiquette, use of customer funds, general code of conduct and other information useful to the legal operation of a home-based travel agency. Downloading and studying this manual should be among your top priorities when preparing to set up your Ontario-based travel agency. Download it, print it and use your free time at work or before bed at nights to ensure you carefully cover all modules of this document.

3. Complete Your TICO Exam

Studying the TICO manual is not only necessary for general industry knowledge, but you also need to retain the content to complete the TICO exam. Without successfully completing that exam and earning the certificate of completion, you will be unable to legally promote yourself as a travel expert in the province of Ontario. The TICO exam is a closed book multiple choice exam done electronically under supervision at any of the TICO certified exam centres. Each exam is different and may contain anywhere between 50 to 90 questions taken from the information provided in the TICO training manual. The average passing grade is 70%, and the test can be redone multiple times if you do not pass the first time. There is a registration fee of $35 to do the exam. Click here to find all information related to writing the TICO Exam.

4. Register A Small Business

There are travel agents that work as Employees for travel agencies, airlines and tour companies. Those agents are known as “Inside Sales Agents”. If your goal is to be an employed travel agent, then this step does not apply to you. However, if you are looking to start your own home-based travel agency, then you will be required to register a small business with Service Ontario. Your small business name registration must be completed for any name that you will be using to promote your travel products and services. This could be; your personal name, a website domain name or a brand that you will be using to identify your travel business in your marketing. The Travel Industry Council Of Ontario will need a copy of your business registration, so it is logged into their system. Small business registrations can be done online on the Service Ontario website for $60 and the registration document sent to your email within 2 business days.

5. Find A Host Agency

Once you have successfully completed your TICO exam, and you have registered your business, there is still one step that is required before you can legally start promoting yourself or your brand as a travel expert in the province of Ontario. You will need to be associated with a TICO registered agency, holding a valid TICO registration number. Being TICO certified and TICO Registered are two different things. In order to obtain your own TICO registration number, you will need to have; at least two years of travel agent experience, successfully complete the TICO Office Managers' exam, complete the TICO registration application by paying the $2500 application fee and putting up the $10,000 bond, submit your credit score and personal finances to prove you have at least $5000 in operational funds, and you have excellent credit. Or, you can save yourself all that headache by joining an Ontario-based Host Agency . A host agency based in Ontario have already completed all the mandatory TICO requirements and have all the resources already setup for you to start doing business right away. They will allow you to run your travel business under their TICO registration number, as well as other industry registration ID’s like IATA, IATAN, and CLIA registrations. A Host Agency will also have established relationships with product vendors and tour operators that will be useful to you being able to provide your clients with competitive package pricing and unique offerings. Joining a host agency not only saves you a tonne of money but saves you a lot of time. Most host agency will charge a registration fee and a monthly fee to use their license. You will also share the commission you earn with your host agency. The standard commission split is 70% of the agent and 30% for the host agency. In addition to the above mentioned, your host agency will also handle all the administrative work behind commission payouts, registering you with vendors, providing you with all the tools needed to sell and operate your business.

Once you have completed all the steps listed above, you are now ready to start promoting your travel business in the Province of Ontario and helping clients with their travel plans. If you need help with getting your travel business started quickly, contact an Ontario certified host agency like The TravelNet and get assistance with everything you need to get your home based travel business up and running. Another useful resource to get information regarding becoming a travel agent in Ontario is the ACTA (Association Of Canadian Travel Agents) website. 

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Planning a trip can be easier through an online travel agency than if you handle each aspect of the planning separately. You can book hotels, air travel, rental cars, and more through a single site, and booking everything together sometimes results in discounts. By inputting a destination, a range of dates, and other preferences, you will see a list of options for each aspect of travel.

The best online travel agencies offer options from the largest number of airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and more. Look for sites that offer discounts for combining reservations for different aspects of your trip. For example, the best sites will have lower rates if you book both plane tickets and a hotel through their services. The best sites also provide reviews from customers who actually have booked through the service. These are our top picks.

• Best Overall: Booking.com
• Best Budget: Skyscanner
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This industry leader offers one of the most comprehensive trip planning platforms on the Internet.

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Numerous filters to customize your search

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Booking.com was founded in 1996 and has grown into an industry leader that stands out for being one of the most comprehensive trip planning platforms out there. From one website, you can compare and book accommodations, flights (including one-way and multi-city flights), sightseeing activities, and even airport taxis. The website lists more than 28 million accommodation options, from hotels, hostels, and B&Bs to vacation homes and luxury resorts—you can browse more choices per destination on Booking.com than other online travel agencies. The website also performs well on cost and typically returns lower-than-average prices for flights and hotels. 

Booking.com's interface is also easy to use. On the home page, search for a hotel by entering your chosen destination and dates. Then, use the extensive list of filters—such as price range and distance from the city center—to narrow the results down and find the best fit. You can also search for a specific hotel, or seek inspiration by clicking through options grouped by destination or property type or by topic such as the country’s best Michelin-starred hotel restaurants or the top cities for vegan travelers. The flights, car rental, and other tabs are just as intuitive. 

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You can compare prices across airlines, hotels, and car rentals.

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Find deals on airfare, hotels, and car rentals with an aggregator site like Skyscanner , which uses a metasearch engine to compare prices from all online travel agencies and the airline, hotel, or car rental company in question. Run searches with fixed dates, opt to compare airfare prices month to month, or click “Cheapest Month.” Searches also include options for nearby airports or non-stop flights only. With hotel searches, you can choose to select only from properties with free cancellation, a cleanliness rating of 4.5/5 or higher, or 3- or 4-starred hotels only. Car rental searches include an option to select “return car to different location.”

Once you’ve found the best rate, click on the link to be redirected to the third-party site to make your booking. Feeling spontaneous? The Search Everywhere button on the homepage offers a list of the cheapest flight deals for destinations both locally and across the world—just plug in your departure airport first.

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The company claims a 95 percent accuracy rate at predicting when flights and hotel rates will be cheapest.

Color-coded system makes it easy to determine cheapest days to buy

App is easy to use

Option to track flights and receive alerts when the best time to buy arises

Some have mentioned the app functions better as a research tool than a booking tool

Unclear whether Hopper will price match if you find a cheaper flight elsewhere

Hopper is a travel app available on iOS and Android that aims to help travelers save on airfare by usng historical data and their own algorithm to predict when flights will be cheapest. Just type in where and when you’d like to fly and Hopper will present you with a color-coded pricing calendar indicating how much tickets are likely to cost. (Green is the least expensive, then yellow, orange, and red for most expensive.) Hopper will also recommend you either buy now or wait, or you can choose to watch a trip and receive notifications on the best time to buy. In addition, the app has expanded to offer hotel and car rental price predictions, too.

Some newer features since the app’s inception in 2009 include an option to freeze a price for a limited time—for an extra fee—as well as exclusive app-only discounts. Hopper is free to download, and you can choose to book directly through the app, though some users mentioned they use Hopper as more of a research tool before booking directly with the airline or hotel. The company claims a 95 percent accuracy rate at predicting flight rates up to a year ahead.

Most Innovative : Kiwi.com

This metasearch engine scours the web to piece together the ideal itinerary using planes, trains, buses, and more.

Creative itineraries get you where you need to go, especially if you’ve got a multi-stop trip

Kiwi Guarantee offers rebooking or cancellation protections

Nomad option appeals to travelers with a lot of flexibility

Creative itineraries mean you may not fly out of the same airport you flew into

Kiwi Guarantee has an additional fee

Charges all-in-one fee for booking flights, trains, buses (though you can always purchase a la carte)

Travelers planning multi-city destinations and seeking a bargain, as well as those looking to take planes, trains, and automobiles to get there, might consider Kiwi . Kiwi is a metasearch engine that scours and pieces together itineraries from various airlines (even if they don’t have a codeshare agreement), considers multiple airports (even if your arrival airport is different from departure), and offers booking options, whether you’re looking at very specific dates or more general ones (up to 60 nights).

Some will find the ability to make multiple bookings for a particular trip more convenient than going at it manually several different times, though note that you must opt into the Kiwi Guarantee program to access rebooking and refund protections should your reservation change or be canceled. Kiwi’s Nomad option allows you to plug in a bunch of destinations you’d like to visit and the length of your intended stay, and the website will churn out the most affordable itineraries for review.

Best for Eco-Conscious : Kind Traveler

A give-and-get business model means booking accommodations with exclusive perks, a donation to environmental organizations, and more.

All participating hotels include a local give-back component

Exclusive savings and perks

Participating hotels are located in some of the most beautiful places in the world

Inventory is much smaller compared to other booking platforms

Some of the amenities mentioned are based on availability only

In 2022, Kind Traveler (an online trave agency focused on hotel bookings) announced an increase in environmentally and socially conscious hotels, charity donations, voluntourism opportunities, and additional perks like waived resort fees or a welcome amenity.

Unlock exclusive hotel rates and perks from participating Kind Traveler hotels with a minimum $10/night minimum donation to a local charity. For example, stay at the Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives and receive up to $33 off the nightly rate and perks such as a food and beverage credit and an Earth Lab or Alchemy Bar workshop when you make a donation to Manta Trust. The organization funds coastal research to protect the island nation’s large yet fragile population of reef mantas.

Select from more than 140 participating hotels from the Hawaiian Islands to Bozeman, Montana, and the Maldives. Charities include wildlife, human rights, arts, education, and environmental preservation organizations.

Best for Social Impact : I Like Local

Choose from a host of travel experiences with the peace of mind that 100 percent of the cost goes directly to local partners.

Social impact mission woven into organization’s business model

Immersive experiences led by local guides

Range of experiences offered

May not be best fit for those seeking upscale, luxury experiences and stays

Can’t sort experiences by a list of countries (though an interactive map is available)

No experiences outside of Africa and Asia

For an online travel agency with a booking platform designed to route dollars spent directly to the communities travelers intend to visit, consider I Like Local . Visit the website to browse a host of travel experiences in countries including Indonesia, Kenya, and Cambodia. Experiences include homestays and farmstays as well as wellness and culturally oriented experiences—from cooking and cycling tours to weaving classes.

To search for an experience, select from drop-down items like travel dates and experience categories, or view a global map and click on a country to view experiences that way.

The platform got its start in 2014 and has grown to 4,000 local hosts across nearly 20 countries. As a social impact organization, 100 percent of each booking fee goes to local hosts. To date, 16,000 travelers have booked with I Like Local.

Best for Design-Forward Homestays : Plum Guide

Browse and book seriously vetted, design-forward vacation homes.

Highly curated inventory of vacation rentals across the world

Design-forward

Thorough vetting process

Does not publish guest reviews

Other platforms have homes available across more destinations

When it comes to booking a vacation home, serviced apartment, or condo, travelers are spoiled for choice. Plum Guide is an online travel agency that specializes in accommodations—though not just any home makes its directory. The company claims that each potential home listed on its site must jump through 150 hoops to be included, from internet speed and mattress and pillow quality to the showers’ water pressure and the home’s proximity to dining, shopping, and attractions.

Search by a featured collection on the website such as “ pet-friendly homes ” or “one-of-a-kind homes in Palm Springs.” Scroll to the bottom of its homepage to view its top destinations, as well as a list of all destinations where Plum Guide homes are available, including Barbados, Mexico, Portugal, Switzerland, the U.S., and Turkey. Note: From the top right-hand corner of the site, use the dropdown menu to select currency of choice.

As long as you know what you value most out of your travel experience—such as affordability, social impact, or luxe accommodations—there’s an online travel agency to help plan your next trip. Be sure to read the fine print, as some agencies are third-party websites and not direct vendors. If you're not sure where to start, Booking.com is your best bet for a smooth user experience and hard-to-beat offers on flights, hotels, and other travel arrangements.

What Is the Biggest Travel Agency?

Our choice for best overall, Booking.com, is known as an industry leader with listings for all major hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and more. It boasts more choices for accommodations per destination than any other site, and we found its interface to be user-friendly.

Are Online Travel Agencies Worth It?

This depends on your needs and priorities. The best online travel agencies certainly can save time by booking everything all at once. However, if you're someone who is good at haggling and enjoys the details of planning a trip, you might be able to find better deals by reaching out to hotels or other destinations and speaking to someone personally.

Is It Cheaper to Book Online Than With a Travel Agent?

Not always. A travel agent you know and trust should have the experience and connections to find deals that can match or surpass what you'll find online. Additionally, if something goes wrong, travel agents provide you with an actual person you can use as an advocate to correct the problem . But if you don't have access to a good travel agent, online sites still provide plenty of ways to streamline planning and save money .

We considered dozens of online travel agencies and narrowed down the options based on user experience, volume and quality of inventory, unique offerings and specials, and customer reviews. We also assessed travel companies’ environmentally and socially conscious policies.

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There has never been a better time to join the travel industry. Onvigo is a Canadian owned and operated host agency dedicated to helping independent travel consultants grow their business and succeed. Our focus is on supporting you every step of the way, whether you are just starting out or are an experienced agent looking to take your business to the next level. We are committed to helping you achieve your goals, and we pride ourselves on our personalized approach to each and every one of our agents.

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You’ll be part of a family of brands entrenched in the innovation of the travel industry.

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Leverage exclusive travel industry discounts and promotions.

You’re in control of your earning potential with commission structures that work for you.

Setting our agents up for success is our priority! You’ll have access to a wide array of support functions such as directed support tickets, a call-in number, supplier contact information and detailed training for your business to flourish.

Our accounting services include Invoicing on your behalf, sales and commission tracking and chasing outstanding commissions from suppliers. This will allow you to spend more time selling travel and less time with administrative duties.

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Your income, your way. Our commission structure doesn’t penalise you on the products you sell. No matter which supplier, product or destination you sell, the commission split is designed to help you earn more. Onvigo is also a proud member of the Travel Leaders Network offering access to exclusive offers & amenities on land and cruise travel.

Generate leads with access to traditional and digital marketing materials. As an agent you’ll have access to a wealth of collateral to help you promote your business how you want.

Leading with technology, we provide the latest integrations in booking engine technology, personalized websites and direct access to desirable travel products.

Onvigo offers barrier free entry for those new to the travel industry and a more supportive program for experienced agents. Become the travel advisor you want to be with a host agency that truly understands your needs. Get the support, training, mentorship, integrated technologies, and marketing you have always wanted. Whether you’re pursuing a career change, are a recent tourism graduate or a newcomer to Canada, we want to support you on your journey in travel.

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