Gifted Travel Network

About Gifted Travel Network

Gifted Travel Network (GTN) was founded in 2013 by Meredith Hill, Jennifer Cochrane and Vanessa McGovern in response to the growing demand for a travel host agency that gives travel agents the freedom to build their own brand and establish their expertise. Through GTN’s sister company, the Global Institute for Travel Entrepreneurs (GIFTE) Meredith, Jen and Vanessa have coached hundreds of travel agents to achieve their potential through specialization. After hearing from agents that their hosts were not supportive of the specialization model, the team decided it was time to create a travel host agency that supports agents who want to sell the type of travel that they are truly passionate about.

The GTN leadership team knows how to support you, because they have been in your shoes. These three dynamic mompreneurs are sought-after industry speakers, educators and coaches who have launched and run their own successful businesses, all while juggling the busy schedule of having a full-time career and (between the three of them) seven children between the ages of 1-19.

You can have a highly profitable and successful travel business AND the lifestyle you desire. With the support of GTN you can design the travel business of your dreams, and take control of your business so that you run it instead of it running you. We understand the importance of belonging to a supportive community and having the work-life balance that is best for you.

Benefits

Commissions:
– You select the commission level that is best for your business.
– There are no sales thresholds to qualify for 100% commission.
– You may change your commission level as your business grows.
– Earn top-level preferred supplier commissions.
– You choose who you want to book! (No penalties for booking non-preferred suppliers.)

Travel Agent Training for All Members:
– Weekly “Shop Talk” Webinar featuring suppliers and business tips
– Monthly Marketing Expert Teleclasses (and hundreds of hours of recorded teleclasses)
– Monthly Mentoring Call with Meredith (Q&A)
– Quarterly Facebook/Social Media and Online Marketing Training
– Recorded and live training on ClientBase, Travel 42, and other resources
– Invitation to GIFTE’s annual Book More Travel Workshop
– Annual Gifted Travel Network Retreat
– Access to awesome FAM opportunities
– Weekly newsletter with business tips, supplier spotlights and more
– Deeply discounted membership in GIFTE’s Travel Entrepreneur Success Academy (TESA) group coaching program

Exclusive Travel Marketing & Business Academy (Travel MBA) Benefits:
– All the benefits of hosting with Gifted Travel Network at the 70% commission split, PLUS
– 13+ online modules – including videos, worksheets and more
– Monthly virtual live classes on topics relevant to the success of your business
– Exclusive Q&A call with Meredith
– Nail Your Niche session with Meredith
– Access to an experienced travel agent mentor
– Monthly 30-minute private coaching calls with your mentor
– Certificate of completion

Marketing Resources & Tools:
– Quick Start Marketing Kit
– Online Marketing Center with customizable marketing pieces & other resources
– TouchBase Email Marketing Program, customized and branded for you
– Monthly Marketing Training (see above)

Agent Support & Technology:
– E&O Insurance, included
– IATAN and CLIA ID Cards, when qualified
– Extremely responsive agent support team
– Optional one-on-one mentoring/coaching program
– Travel 42 itinerary building tool, included
– ClientBase CRM System, included
– State-of-the-Art booking tools

Pricing

Annual Membership Fee
Gifted Travel Network’s annual membership fee of $249/year or $24.99/month gives you access to all of the great benefits of hosting with Gifted Travel Network. Hosting at the 70% commission level is included with the annual membership fee at no extra cost.

Commission Options
When you choose Gifted Travel Network as your host agency, we let you choose the commission structure that best fits your business. We have 70%, 80% and 100% commission split options available. One year of hosting at the 70% commission split is included with the Travel MBA Program.