BUILD YOUR TRAVEL BUSINESS. YOUR WAY.
Become an Independent Travel Agent
Already have a travel business—or ready to create one under your own name?
The Wanderlust Amigas® Independent Travel Agent Program gives you access to the professional tools, supplier relationships, booking resources, and host-agency support you need while allowing you to develop and promote your own travel brand.
Your Business. Your Brand. Our Host Support.
THIS OPPORTUNITY MAY BE FOR YOU IF…
You want to build and market your own travel business and brand.
You want access to established supplier relationships and professional booking resources without having to establish those relationships completely on your own.
You value independence but still want access to host-agency infrastructure and support.
You are comfortable marketing your services, developing your own clientele, and managing your business.
You understand that becoming a successful travel advisor requires education, consistency, sales, follow-up, and excellent customer service.
You want the flexibility to determine the direction of your travel business.
YOUR BUSINESS. YOUR BRAND.
As an Independent Travel Agent affiliated with Wanderlust Amigas®, your business remains your business.
You create and promote your own agency name, develop your own marketing presence, establish your target audience, and build relationships with your own clients.
Wanderlust Amigas® provides the host-agency infrastructure that allows you to access professional travel resources and supplier relationships while you focus on developing your business.
You Build the Brand.
We Provide the Host Support.
80% COMMISSION
Build Your Own Book of Business
Independent Travel Agents begin at an 80% commission split on eligible supplier-paid commissions.
You are responsible for generating your own leads, developing your clientele, marketing your travel business, servicing your clients, and growing your sales.
Your earning potential depends on your individual sales, supplier commission levels, completed travel, and the terms of the Independent Contractor Agreement.
You control how far you want to grow your business.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Learn the Industry. Build Your Expertise.
Independent Travel Agents receive access to professional travel-industry training through Travel Leaders Network (TLN).
Expand your knowledge through destination, supplier, sales, marketing, and specialty travel education designed to help you continue developing as a professional travel advisor.
Whether you're new to the industry or expanding your expertise, continued education can help you become a stronger and more knowledgeable travel professional.
Your business is independent. Your education doesn't have to be.
BOOKING TOOLS
Professional Resources Behind Your Business
Running a travel business requires more than finding a hotel online.
Independent Travel Agents receive access to approved booking platforms, supplier relationships, travel-industry resources, and technology available through the Wanderlust Amigas® host-agency relationship.
These resources help you research, quote, book, and manage travel for your clients while operating under your own business identity.
Your brand stays front and center while the infrastructure works behind it.
BUILD YOUR OWN BRAND
Create the Travel Business You Envision
As an Independent Travel Agent, you have the freedom to establish your own business identity.
Choose your niche.
Develop your audience.
Create your marketing strategy.
Build your social media presence.
Develop your client experience.
You may choose to specialize in cruises, luxury travel, family vacations, destination weddings, groups, all-inclusive resorts, international travel, or another area of the industry.
Wanderlust Amigas® does not become your consumer-facing brand. Your business does.
BUILD A TEAM
Grow Beyond Your Own Sales
Your travel business doesn't necessarily have to stop with your individual clients.
Qualified Independent Travel Agents may have opportunities to develop a team of independent advisors within the Wanderlust Amigas® host-agency structure, subject to program requirements and the Independent Contractor Agreement.
This provides another potential path for advisors who eventually want to move from individual production into business development and leadership.
Independence also means responsibility.
As an Independent Travel Agent, you are responsible for developing and maintaining your own brand, generating leads, marketing your services, communicating with clients, completing required training, maintaining accurate client information, following supplier policies, providing professional customer service, and operating your business in accordance with your Independent Contractor Agreement.
Wanderlust Amigas® provides host support and resources.
You are responsible for building the business.
This is a business.
Becoming an Independent Travel Agent is not a guarantee of income, complimentary travel, or immediate commissions.
Travel advisors build businesses through consistent marketing, client development, education, sales, service, and follow-up.
Supplier commissions are generally subject to supplier policies and may not be paid until after a client has completed travel.
Your results will depend on the time, effort, sales, and business development you put into your agency.
Become an Independent Travel Advisor
Your Business. Your Brand. Our Host Support.
Already have a travel business—or want to create your own?
Our Independent Advisor option is designed for travel professionals who want the freedom to operate and market their own travel business while affiliating with Wanderlust Amigas® for host-agency services.
You choose your business name, develop your brand, establish your client experience, and determine how you want to grow.
This path may be right for you if:
You already have an established travel business.
You want to market under your own business name.
You have travel booking experience and an existing clientele.
You want greater independence over your marketing and business operations.
You want access to supplier relationships without giving up your own brand.
You are ready to operate your travel business independently.
Independent Advisors may receive:
✓ Competitive 80% commission structure based on program eligibility
✓ Access to approved supplier relationships
✓ Use of agency credentials for authorized bookings
✓ Access to TERN CRM
✓ Ability to market your own travel business
✓ Freedom to establish your own planning/service fees
✓ Ability to develop your own niche and client experience
✓ Opportunity to build a team, subject to your Independent Contractor Agreement and Wanderlust Amigas® policies
Your clients. Your business. Your brand.
Wanderlust Amigas® provides the host infrastructure while you focus on growing the travel business you've created.
Commission
Earn 80% commission with opportunities to grow based on experience, production, and program requirements.
“Most host agencies focus on volume—amassing thousands of agents and providing baseline, one-size-fits-all tools. We chose a different path. We deliberately limit our network to a select portfolio of established, high-performing 1099 independent advisors.”
BOOKING TOOLS
One tool with many applications. No need for separate applications to run a successful business.
Your Clients. Your Trips. Your Business—Organized.
TERN is an all-in-one travel advisor platform designed to help you manage your business from the first client inquiry through travel. Create professional itineraries and proposals, manage client information, track payments and deadlines, automate follow-ups, organize tasks, and keep important trip details in one place.
TERN also offers AI-assisted tools, reusable templates, client-facing itineraries, forms, reporting, and workflow automation—helping you spend less time on administrative work and more time serving clients and growing your travel business.
Work smarter. Stay organized. Deliver a professional client experience.
The $50.00 monthly TERN subscription is not included in the annual subscription.
READY TO BUILD YOUR TRAVEL BUSINESS?
You don't have to create every supplier relationship, booking system, and industry connection from scratch.
Build your own travel brand while accessing the professional resources and host-agency support available through Wanderlust Amigas®.
Your Business.
Your Clients.
Your Brand.
Our Host Support.
BECOME AN INDEPENDENT TRAVEL AGENT
TERN CRM — $50/month required.
TERN subscription is separate from the $100 annual Wanderlust Amigas® advisor membership.
Become an Independent Travel Advisor with Wanderlust Amigas®.
This opportunity is designed for individuals who want to work independently while representing the Wanderlust Amigas® brand. You'll have access to the tools, supplier relationships, training, systems, and resources you need to start building your clientele and growing your career in the travel industry.
You bring the commitment, professionalism, and desire to grow. Wanderlust Amigas® provides the brand and travel-business infrastructure to help you get started.
As an Independent Travel Advisor with Wanderlust Amigas®, you'll receive access to:
Wanderlust Amigas® advisor onboarding
Travel advisor training and business education
Approved use of the Wanderlust Amigas® brand for your advisor business
Access to approved travel suppliers and booking platforms
Supplier training opportunities
TERN CRM and client-management resources*
Booking and reservation management resources
Group travel training and resources
Marketing guidance and approved branded materials
Commission tracking and payment support
Ongoing advisor education and support
Opportunities to participate in eligible Wanderlust Amigas® initiatives, trips, events, and promotions
A growing community of travel professionals
IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT POSITION
Independent Travel Advisors are independent contractors and are not employees of Wanderlust Amigas® or Sustaita Multi Services LLC.
This is a commission-based independent contractor business opportunity. There is no salary or guaranteed income, bookings, leads, commissions, or business success.
Travel commissions are generally subject to supplier payment policies and may not be received until after qualifying travel has been completed.
Your results will depend on many factors, including your individual effort, sales activity, client development, marketing, bookings, supplier policies, cancellations, expenses, and other business conditions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
$100.00 initial start-up fee with an annual $100.00 membership renewal. *Additional technology or CRM fees may apply according to your advisor agreement. You must provide 30 days' written notice to cancel your membership. See contract regarding pending bookings at the time of cancellation. The start-up fee is non-refundable.
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