Travel Agent Chatter | Starting And Growing Your Travel Agency

In episode 139 Steph chats with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel center and they answer questions from you, our awesome HAR community. Questions :1. Can an agency change your commission level without notifying you or sending you a new contract to sign? Shouldn't there be some kind of agreement or acknowledgement from the agent before that happens? What if a host changes to a monthly fee -- shouldn’t there be a new contract or the option to leave and take your business? My partner and I are experiencing this and could use some advice. – Lori S.2. How do I have my agency added to Host Agency Reviews? —Jamie W.3. I currently have a host agency, but I'm starting to look around. I have a few subagents under me. What are the average commission splits out there? I'm at 80%. What things are typically included in the host fee? —AnonymousTODAY’S RESOURCES: (10 things to look for in your host agency contract) (Travel attorney Mark Pestronk’s website) (Mark Pestronk’s Travel Weekly column) (List of travel industry specif