Join Our Agents
Embark On A Life-Changing Career
Once Upon A Trip Travel welcomes new and experienced professionals to build an independent travel business of their own — no prior experience necessary. With comprehensive training, a supportive community, and access to over 170 trusted suppliers, your journey toward a flexible, rewarding career starts here.
A Career Without Limits
Embark On A Life-Changing Career
Once Upon A Trip Travel is a boutique, family-focused host agency built by an advisor who has planned and lived the journeys she sells — from Disney to Europe to over twenty ocean cruises. We believe the best travel advisors are the ones who genuinely love travel, and we are looking for individuals ready to turn that passion into a flexible, independent business. Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced agent seeking a stronger support system, our host agency provides the structure, relationships, and community you need to thrive — without ever requiring prior travel-industry experience.
Guided From Day One
Step-by-step onboarding and mentorship ensure that even first-time agents feel confident booking their first trip.
Built On Community
Join a warm, collaborative team of agents who share leads, celebrate wins, and support one another through every booking.
Real Earning Potential
Competitive commission structures and access to top suppliers mean your effort translates directly into income and growth.
Key Benefits
Everything You Need To Succeed
We built our host agency around the support new and experienced agents actually need — no guesswork, no going it alone.
Own Your Own Business
Build an independent travel business under your terms — set your hours, choose your niche, and grow at your own pace while we handle the back-office support.
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
Book with confidence knowing every agent is protected by $1MM Errors & Omissions insurance coverage as part of our host agency partnership.
Supplier Relationship Access
Tap into established relationships with 170+ trusted suppliers — cruise lines, resorts, tour operators, and more — that would take years to build alone.
Ongoing Training
From foundational booking skills to advanced destination specialties, our continuing education keeps every agent sharp, current, and confident.
Marketing Support
Access templates, campaigns, and guidance to market your business professionally, so you can focus on planning trips instead of building materials from scratch.
Tern CRM Platform Access
Manage clients, itineraries, and commissions in one place with access to the Tern CRM platform, purpose-built for independent travel advisors.
Team Meetings & Community
Regular team meetings keep you connected to fellow agents for shared wins, fresh ideas, and the encouragement that comes from a genuine community.
What's Included
A Complete Package, From Day One
Joining Once Upon A Trip Travel means never wondering what comes next. Every agent — new or experienced — receives the same complete foundation to launch and grow a thriving travel business.
No prior experience is required. We invest in your success because our reputation is built on the trips our agents plan.
- Agency startup support to get your business registered, structured, and ready to book from day one
- An industry-leading 80% commission structure that rewards your hard work
- Access to 170+ suppliers spanning cruises, resorts, tours, rail, and more
- 100% of planning fees retained — no revenue split on the fees you charge clients
- $1MM Errors & Omissions insurance coverage included with every agent partnership
- Travel Leaders Network membership, giving you credibility and exclusive supplier perks
- A comprehensive training program covering bookings, client care, and destination expertise
Hear From Our Agents
Real Agents, Real Stories
Meet a few of the advisors who took the leap and built their own travel businesses with our support.
“Joining this team gave me the confidence and support to turn my love of travel into a real career, one client at a time.”
Ava“The training and community here made all the difference. I never felt like I was figuring it out alone.”
CJ“Having access to 170+ suppliers means I can say yes to almost any client request, and that builds real trust.”
Chelsie“I came in with zero travel industry experience. The comprehensive training program made the learning curve feel manageable.”
Dana“The commission structure and low overhead let me build a business that actually pays off for the hours I put in.”
Lucas“Our team meetings keep me connected and inspired. It genuinely feels like a community, not just a business arrangement.”
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RhondaReady To Start Your Travel Career?
Whether you're brand new to travel or an experienced agent looking for stronger support, we'd love to talk with you. No experience necessary — just a passion for helping others travel well.