Becoming a travel agent can be a wonderful pursuit for individuals who love discovering new places and cultures. If you enjoy exploring, planning, traveling, and working with people, a career in the travel industry may be the perfect fit! A job as a travel agent can offer plenty of flexibility, including making your own schedule and working from home. Speaking of home, you can learn the skills you need right in your living room by becoming a travel agent online. If you’re looking for a new, rewarding career, keep reading to learn more about how Travel Planners Academy can help you become a travel agent!!

Travel agents are individuals who have completed specialized training that prepares them to plan, book, and manage travel experiences for other people.

Yes, they are all the same. The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) announced in 2019 that the industry should use the title “Travel Advisor” moving forward, though “travel agent” is still popular and widely used.

We are the training portion of the travel industry. You will need professional travel industry training and certification to get started. Most travel agencies or companies will not work with you unless you have been professionally trained and certified. You will need the proper accreditation and credentials from ARC, IATA, and CLIA in order to sell travel. Travel Planners Academy will set you up with a host/support travel agency through which you may conduct your travel business. Our host travel agency, Travel Planners International (TPI), has the accreditation and credentials you will need. TPI has been in business for more than 30 years and was voted the number-one host agency by ASTA.

When you take a Travel Planners Academy course or certification, you are choosing the Platinum Standard and the most sought-after Travel Advisor Training & Certification program. Our training is developed by the innovators of the independent home-based travel advisor concept and the host or support travel agency model. We bring 30+ years of experience in training individuals who are new to the business and turning them into experienced travel professionals.

Our training allows each learner to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to become a successful Travel Advisor. Training is based on an industry-standard curriculum. Our travel training is delivered 100% online over one of the most robust learning platforms in the industry, Adobe® Learning Manager, with a Free Adobe® Mobile App to take your training on the go. You’ll find our training to be self-paced, informative, comprehensive, and engaging, utilizing a blended-learning approach with e-textbooks and video training modules (VTM). Instructors are always available throughout your training via phone, Live Chat, and Email. We provide a convenient way for you to become a travel agent from home!

YES, we are recognized by ASTA – American Society of Travel Advisors as a travel school. We are recognized by The Travel Institute as a travel school. We are recognized by Host/Support travel agencies such as TPI – Travel Planners International, TPI – Travel Professionals International USA, ATA – American Travel Advisors, and others. We are also recognized by many of the travel suppliers throughout the travel industry, including airlines, hotels, resorts, car rentals, tour operators, and cruise lines.

If you are new to the industry, we’d like to share with you how this works. Our goal is to train you on what you need to know and help you get set up to become a successful travel agent / advisor from home!

• You decide on the Course / Certification you want to take based on your preferences and goals.
• You will learn this exciting material from the convenience of your home.
• Training is self-paced and a combination of blended online learning with textbooks.
• Immediately receive an email with your receipt and a downloadable “Welcome Letter” to start your training.
• Your electronic textbook(s) will be emailed to you. They are not needed until after watching the video training.
• Start your training and complete it at your own pace. The average completion time is 3 to 10 days.
• Instructors are available 24/7 if you need them by LiveChat, Email, and via phone during business hours.
• Finish your training and receive your Travel Agent / Advisor certificate of completion.
• Your certification credentials will be sent to you and also sent to TPI via email.
• After your name on your business cards and your website, you can add your certification credentials (TAC)!
• Directly connect with TPI: VOTED #1 HOST SUPPORT TRAVEL AGENCY by ASTA, with 30+ years in business!
• Subscribe to TPI (from $40 per month for full support and a 24/7 agent portal to make your Travel Reservations). (TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a 429 setup fee, must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, have a U.S. address, have a U.S. bank account, and a social security number to verify your identity.)
• Your home-based Travel Agency opens for business with full support from TPI.
• Start promoting travel and earn up to 90% commissions.
• Tell everyone you are a Certified Travel Agent / Advisor.
• Work wherever and whenever you want. Make as much money as you want! No restrictions.
• Enjoy travel benefits and discounts.
• This entire process from beginning to end can be finished in a matter of 2 weeks.If you are new to the industry, we’d like to share with you how this works. Our goal is to train you on what you need to know and help you get set up to become a successful travel agent / advisor from home!
• You decide on the Course / Certification you want to take based on your preferences and goals.
• You will learn this exciting material from the convenience of your home.
• Training is self-paced and a combination of blended online learning with e-textbooks.
• Immediately receive an email with your receipt and a downloadable “Welcome Letter” to start your training.
• Your electronic e-textbook(s) will be emailed to you. They are not needed until after watching the video training.
• Start your training and complete it at your own pace. The average completion time is 3 to 10 days.
• Instructors are available 24/7 if you need them by LiveChat, Email, and via phone during business hours.
• Finish your training and receive your Travel Agent / Advisor certificate of completion.
• Your certification credentials will be sent to you and also sent to TPI via email.
• After your name on your business cards and your website, you can add your certification credentials (TAC)!
• Directly connect with TPI: VOTED #1 HOST SUPPORT TRAVEL AGENCY by ASTA, with 30+ years in business!
• Subscribe to TPI (from $40 per month for full support and a 24/7 agent portal to make your Travel Reservations). (TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a 429 setup fee, must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, have a U.S. address, have a U.S. bank account, and a social security number to verify your identity.)
• Your home-based Travel Agency opens for business with full support from TPI.
• Start promoting travel and earn up to 90% commissions.
• Tell everyone you are a Certified Travel Agent / Advisor.
• Work wherever and whenever you want. Make as much money as you want! No restrictions.
• Enjoy travel benefits and discounts.
• This entire process from beginning to end can be finished in a matter of 2 weeks.

CHOOSE THE BRONZE COURSE – If you are expanding your travel knowledge and want to book travel, then taking the BRONZE travel agent/advisor course is good.

THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT A LATER DATE.

CHOOSE THE SILVER CERTIFICATION – If you want the BRONZE and you also want to become more of a professional travel agent/advisor or luxury travel advisor who can sell to the general public, then it is highly advisable to obtain a certification. The SILVER includes the BRONZE inside of it. 2 certifications in 1 program.

CHOOSE THE GOLD CERTIFICATION – If you want the BRONZE and the SILVER but also want to sell Cruises then it is highly advisable to obtain this certification. It includes an additional certification called the CCS – Certified Cruise Specialist. The CCS certification is valued at $695 by itself. Avid cruise consumers are demanding to work only with certified advisors because cruises and their itineraries can be very complex. The GOLD also includes the BRONZE and the SILVER inside of it. 3 certifications in 1 program.

CHOOSE THE PLATINUM CERTIFICATION – If you want the BRONZE, SILVER, and GOLD but also want to sell Exciting Destinations then it is highly advisable to obtain this certification. It includes an additional certification called the CGS – Certified Geography / Destination Specialist. The CGS certification is valued at $695 by itself. Avid Exotic Destination consumers are demanding and want to work only with certified advisors because Exotic Destinations can be very intricate and complex. The PLATINUM also includes the BRONZE, SILVER, and GOLD inside of it. 4 certifications in 1 program.

75% of our learners choose either the GOLD or PLATINUM CERTIFICATION training for their exceptional value and that they have all the certifications you would ever need to become a professional travel agent and to help you get your travel agency up and running quickly.

The CERTIFICATIONS compared to the BRONZE COURSE to become a travel agent/advisor provide more in-depth training and credentials that help you earn credibility in the industry and with clients. You will receive professional designations (TAC, CCS, CGS, and TACt) that you can put on your website, business cards, and your email footer. Certification to become a travel agent is crucial if you want to start your own full-fledged travel agency. It is documented in the industry that certified travel agents/advisors earn more income and receives greater client trust.

Choosing your course or certification is a personal choice that depends on your preferences, interests, and career goals. Click on the link below to review our courses or certifications.

If you are expanding your travel knowledge and want to book travel, then taking the basic travel agent/advisor course is good. However, if you want to become a professional travel agent or luxury travel advisor who can sell to the public, then it is highly advisable to obtain one or more of the certifications we offer. The certifications provide more in-depth training and credentials that help you earn credibility in the industry and with clients. You will receive professional designations that you can put on your business cards and email footer. Certification is crucial if you want to start your own full-fledged travel agency. It is documented in the industry that certified travel professionals earn more income and receive greater client trust.

Yes! If you are an experienced travel agent, call 407-331-3888 ext 8207 Tammy Roan at TPI – Travel Planners International.

Most individuals finish their training within 3 to 10 days. There are courses that can be finished in 3 to 5 days. Certifications can be completed within 7 to 10 days. You have up to 90 days after enrollment to complete your entire training, if needed.

Textbook(s) are required and must be purchased separately ($99 to $198) and sent from us directly. Textbook(s) are typically electronic. If a paperback textbook is used, paperback textbook(s) will be shipped from our facility within 2 to 3 business days via USPS after the learner’s registration is processed and accepted. If on a payment plan texts are shipped the same as above but on an as-need basis and the learner must request their book(s) via email to mike@travelplannersacademy.com

As soon as you make your payment, an email will be sent with your receipt, including a downloadable Welcome Letter with your login credentials. You will be able to start the training immediately. The training is delivered online (available 24/7 with full support from instructors and staff via email, LiveChat, or by a Toll-Free call. The training is self-paced, so you do the training at your own pace and on your schedule. The instructors and staff will never bother you or intrude. They are there when you need them. The training is blended with videos, travel content, online resources, and electronic or paperback textbook(s). All are delivered via Adobe Learning Manager on any computer internet browser and a free mobile app to take the training on the go.

The course is based on a 10th-grade education (high school).

Yes. Our curriculum is based on the travel industry standard, and we have been providing training courses and certifications for more than 30 years. Our graduates are working all over the world.

Go to Course & Certifications, then follow the prompts to purchase your course/certification.

How much does it cost for the BRONZE – TRAVEL ADVISOR COURSE?

One-Time Payment: Pay in full $545.

To enroll, the system will ask for your full name, email address, billing address, mailing address, phone number, payment information, and which training you desire. TPI the host / support travel agency will require the following: (TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a 429 setup fee, must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, have a U.S. address, have a U.S. bank account, and a social security number to verify your identity.)

You will receive an email from us including your paid invoice with a downloadable welcome email for access to our learning management system (Adobe Learning Manager), where you will find your login credentials and training information. Your electronic textbooks will be emailed to you.

Yes, our payment website is HTTPS encrypted.

The charge will show “Travel Planners Academy or Travel Planners”.

No, we never sell your personal information. Please visit our Privacy Policy to learn more.

The training is self-paced, so your personal approach will determine how long you spend on the training (90 days max allowed). We have seen learners finish in two to three days for our most basic course, and 7 to 10 days for certifications.

No, not currently. Our staff members speak many languages and can offer limited assistance if you choose to complete the course as a non-native English speaker.

Yes, they are required to ensure your competency with the material. Passing a quiz is required to move on to other quizzes or chapters.

Yes. All individual chapter quizzes and final exams are online.

80% or greater indicates competency in the subject matter.

Yes, you may retake exams, tests, and quizzes up to two times. The questions will be different for each retake. If you are concerned about not passing some of the exams, tests, and quizzes, then it’s advisable to get our upgrade to the “EXAM, TEST & QUIZ RETAKE UPGRADE.” You Will Be Allowed One Additional Retake Of Each Exam, Test & Quiz Without Charge, for a total of 3 retakes per exam, test, and quiz. In the event that you fail the exam, test or quiz, you will not be able to move on in your training, thus needing an administrator to unlock the course. If you fail 3 or more exams, tests, or quizzes, you will fail the entire course, and no refund is given. Does not apply to the TACt – Travel Advisor Competency Test. This upgrade will be automatically added to your cart at checkout after selecting your training. Click on the “X’ to remove it.

There is typically one test per module/chapter quiz, and one final exam for each e-textbook.

There are questions taken at random from the individual chapter quizzes.

Yes, you may retake the final exam up to two times. The questions will be different for each retake. If you are concerned about not passing too many quizzes, it’s advisable to opt for our upgrade to the “Exam / Test / Quiz Retake Upgrade.” It allows you to take your exam, test, or quiz an additional one time. Does not apply to the TACt – Travel Advisor Competency test.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
A refund will be provided if the conditions of this statement are met. The refund will consist of the total amount received by TPA for training. A refund will only be authorized providing that TPA receives Notice of Cancellation by email (administrator@TravelPlannersAcademy.com) prior to midnight of the 3rd day after the learner purchases their training and receives notice of acceptance from TPA (receives welcome email). You will receive a refund of all monies paid if you are not accepted as a learner (a notice will be sent by TPA). When a learner gives Notice of Cancellation after the 3rd day, no refund will be given.

Yes. However, keep in mind that the training program fulfills basic entry requirements for host and retail travel agencies. Individual agencies may require that you complete additional training.

We cannot guarantee a job or success. However, the training will better prepare you for the challenges involved in starting your career and operating a home-based travel agency. Our training does allow you to directly connect with TPI the host/support travel agency so you can sell travel. (TPI requires a credit card for membership/setup fees, and your social security number to verify your identity.)

There is no experience required to become a travel agent online with Travel Agent Campus.

Yes! Call 407-331-3888 ext 8207 Tammy Roan TPI Travel Planners International.

Yes, we encourage you to help out your family and friends. You can do as little as you want or as much as you want.

You can book unlimited flights, vacations, cruises, and trips to wherever you desire.

The average sale of a travel booking for a family of four is $3800. The average commission on that booking is 16%. That’s $608.00 in commission, and you get up to 90% of the $608.00. That’s a whopping $547.20 for you!

Yes, but your group has to be large enough. You may need to book at least 6 to 10 individual accommodations (cabins, rooms, etc.).

We have agents who make anywhere from $0 to $100,000 and more. Keep in mind that some agents are doing this as a hobby or for the travel benefits alone — that’s where the “$0” comes in to play. Some agents are very serious and dedicated to maximizing their income. Those are the agents making $100,000 and above.

Don’t forget to add in the travel benefits! Those travel benefits are worth a lot of money that is not calculated in the total wages. According to a BLS report released in 2024, percentile wage estimates for this occupation are: 10% at $22,370; 25% at $28,730; 50% at $38,700; 75% at $51,950; 90% at $66,080.

Home-based travel agents work on commissions. You will be paid twice per month by the host/support travel agency using direct deposit or by paper check.

Yes, but the training is best viewed on a desktop.

You can begin your training by selecting the course or certification that most interests you. TPI, the host / support travel agency, will require the following: (TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a 399 setup fee, must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, have a U.S. address, have a U.S. bank account, and a social security number to verify your identity.

Yes. We are always available 24/7 via live chat and email, or by phone at 1-888-376-9861

How Does The Program Work?
What is the process of becoming a travel agent from beginning to end?

If you are new to the industry, we’d like to share with you how this works. Our goal is to train you on what you need to know and help you get set up to become a successful travel agent / advisor from home!

You decide on the Course / Certification you want to take based on your preferences and goals.
You will learn this exciting material from the convenience of your home.
Training is self-paced and a combination of blended online learning with e-textbooks.
Immediately receive an email with your receipt and a downloadable “Welcome Letter” to start your training.
Your electronic textbook(s) will be emailed to you. They are not needed until after watching the video training.
Start your training and complete it at your own pace. The average completion time is 3 to 10 days.
Instructors can be available 24/7 if you need them by LiveChat, Email, and via phone during business hours.
Finish your training and receive your Travel Agent / Advisor certificate of completion.
After your name on your business cards and your website, you can add your certification credentials (TAC)!
Your certification credentials will be emailed to you (with a special link to connect you to TPI) and copied to TPI.
Directly connect with TPI: VOTED #1 HOST SUPPORT TRAVEL AGENCY by ASTA, with 30+ years in business!
Subscribe via the special link to TPI (from $40 per month for full support and a 24/7 agent portal to make your Travel Reservations). (TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a $429 setup fee, must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, have a U.S. address, have a U.S. bank account, and a social security number to verify your identity.)
Your home-based Travel Agency opens for business with full support from TPI.
Get access via TPI to the IATA/ARC/CLIA number(s) to make travel reservations.
Get access to the exclusive Travel Agent reservations systems to make travel reservations. Easy Point-n-Click systems and Professional GDS systems are available – Sabre, Amadeus, Galileo, and Worldspan.
Start promoting travel (TPI has a dedicated marketing dept. to assist) and start earning up to 90% commissions.
Tell everyone you are a Certified Travel Agent / Advisor.
Work wherever and whenever you want. Make as much money as you want! No restrictions.
Enjoy travel benefits and discounts.
The entire process from beginning to end can be finished in a matter of 2 weeks.

TPI is our host travel agency. We have been working with them for more than 38 years assisting our trained agents to become successful travel experts throughout the United States. Currently, we are over 5000+ agents strong, and you can be one of them.

The travel professionals at TPI are experts in training and supporting travel agents who are either new to the industry or experienced, independent travel agents. TPI provides agents with ongoing educational opportunities, marketing, advertising, lead generation, negotiation power, time-saving software, and an interactive travel website to promote your travel business. With their extensive knowledge and experience in the travel industry, they are able to provide their agents with the absolute best tools to succeed. Their experienced staff is passionate about assisting fellow travel agents in any way to help them become specialized professionals in their field. (TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a 429 setup fee, must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, have a U.S. address, have a U.S. bank account, and a social security number to verify your identity.)

After completing your travel agent course or certification with Travel Planners Academy, you will get 24/7 access to our exclusive TPI agent portal with everything a travel agent needs for booking with airlines, cruises, hotels, resorts, tour operators, and vacation providers.* You’ll also enjoy:

• 24/7 TPI agent portal with everything a travel agent needs for booking airlines, cruises, hotels, resorts, tour operators, and vacation providers
• A hefty 70% of the commission on your travel reservations, with 80% and 90% commission available.
• Ongoing educational opportunities from TPI and industry suppliers onsite and via live stream
• Mentoring and coaching from dedicated travel professionals
• How-to training videos
• Marketing and social media tools and support via your website and from TPI staff
• Advertising in the form of email blasts, direct mail, and social media posts
• Consumer Connect listing to help potential clients find you
• Access to the TPI agent-only Facebook discussion group
• Pay-per-lead access at a reduced price
• Negotiation power and higher commissions with Signature Travel Network.
• Back-office accounting software to keep track of your clients and commissions
• CRM – Contact Relationship Management software / app, TPI Suitcase included
• Errors & Omissions Insurance up to 1 million dollars
• Consumer-facing website packages with integrated travel booking engines are available.
• 24/7 help desk for you and your clients available.
• Travel discounts and benefits
• (TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a 429 setup fee, and your social security number to verify your identity.)

After completing your travel agent course or certification with Travel Planners Academy, you will get 24/7 access to our exclusive TPI agent portal with everything a travel agent needs for booking with airlines, cruises, hotels, resorts, tour operators, and vacation providers.* You’ll also enjoy:

WHO IS TPI & Why Become a TPI Rockstar
Here at Travel Planners International, we spend our days and nights dreaming of ways we can make our family of passionate, sleep-deprived, ROCKSTAR advisors so happy and profitable they go to bed at night yelling, “NAILED IT!” We’re just a group of fun, good-looking people with a passion for making your travel agency business a thriving success. Our core values make partnering with us an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Mission Statement – Our mission is to provide all of the tools, support, and fulfillment services to assist each of our travel partners to be the most knowledgeable, efficient, competitive, and profitable leisure and corporate sellers in the travel industry.

Vision Statement – Our vision is to be unrivaled in the travel industry by continuously developing new business relationships and opportunities.

Values Statement – These are the words we live by:

Integrity: We are committed to honesty, loyalty, and a high standard of ethical conduct.

Customer-Focused: We provide the highest level of customer service to our agents, their customers, and our preferred suppliers.

Results-Orientated: We believe our success depends on our leadership and management teams’ abilities to focus and execute missions on schedule.

Teamwork: We build and maintain long-term, professional, win-win relationships with our employees, agents, preferred suppliers, and all our business partners to achieve mutual success.

Excellence: We are a high-performance organization committed to staying focused on total customer satisfaction. We continuously analyze our processes and ourselves to become the best of the best.

Innovative: We are always developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies for our agents and preferred suppliers.

Why Become a TPI Rockstar
We know exactly how hard-charging, passionate, and high-energy you are because you’re just like us. From the minute you pick up the phone to partner with us as your Host Travel Agency, you’ll experience the TPI difference. Not only will you get to talk to a human on the phone, but you’ll also receive:

Unparalleled Support for All Areas of Your Business
Exclusive Community Relationships with Fellow Go-Getter Rockstars
Access to Over 380 Preferred Cruise, Land, Air, Tours, and All-Inclusive Suppliers and 1000’s of Others Through Our Already Established Account Relationships
The Power to Double-Dip Into the Benefits Behind Our Top Ranking With Our Consortia Partner, Signature Travel Group

DISCLAIMER – The host/support travel agency, TPI – Travel Planners International who may provide your connection to the travel industry for travel reservations is a separate business entity from Travel Planners Academy. Please see their website (travelplannersinternational.com ) for up-to-date complete details on their programs. We are not responsible for not conveying all the details related to TPI.

(TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a 429 setup fee, must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, have a U.S. address, have a U.S. bank account, and a social security number to verify your identity.) TPI reserves the right to change rates, policies, and procedures at any time.

Full access for travel agents begins at $40 per month. Please visit Travel Planners International for complete details. (TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a $429 setup fee, and your social security number to verify your identity.)

For $40, you get 70% of the commission received from your travel sales
For $50, you get 80% of the commission received from your travel sales
For $60, you get 90% of the commission received from your travel sales
Every monthly subscription includes the benefits listed above in the section titled “What are the benefits of joining TPI?”

(TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a $429 setup fee, must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, have a U.S. address, have a U.S. bank account, and a social security number to verify your identity.)

No. TPI and Travel Planners Academy are separate companies.

You will get 24/7 access to the exclusive TPI agent portal for access to all of the booking tools you need right on your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Yes, your optional website can include this feature (called a “booking engine”). Most website packages come with the ability to add different types of booking engines (air, car, hotel, cruise, all-inclusives, etc.).

Yes, but it is important to decide if this is the best option for you. If you pursue a travel agent career on your own, you will have the following responsibilities, and likely more:

• To get your own agency started, it will cost at least $25,000 plus $3,500 annually
• You will receive no support from a professional agency or other agents
• You will have to set up contracts with all suppliers
• You will have to pay for your own registrations in the states that require it
• You will have to have your own Errors & Omissions Insurance
• You will have to have your own liability insurance and a bond
• You will have to wait two years to be able to ticket for airlines
• You will have to start out with the lowest commissions with suppliers (most will start you at 5%, whereas we have negotiated up to 20% with certain suppliers)
• You will have to manage your own marketing and advertising from scratch

No, but a 30-day notice is required if you decide to end your membership.

No. You can work as little or as much as you want.

Typical commission ranges from 70-90%.

Been in business for more than 38 years.

With TPI, you are your own boss — an independent travel agent/advisor who sets their own schedule and runs their own business. You utilize us for support services and for access to the travel reservation systems.

Yes, we can train you after your initial training with Travel Planners Academy. They will teach you everything you need to know to get started. After you are trained, we offer ongoing training, most of which is free.

Yes. We have many tools to help you market and advertise your travel agency.

Many times a day calls come into the office for travel but we send them back out to our independent agents. We show you how to utilize social media, emailing, and internet presence to generate leads, We also have access to programs that are available to you including pay-per-lead programs.

First, you will be placed on the travel agent directory (Consumer Connect) on the host’s many websites. You will be found through the host’s social media presence. If you choose to utilize the optional consumer-facing website, then you will be found through organic internet searches on Google, Yahoo, Bing, and others. You will also be found through advertising in the form of email blasts, direct mail, and social media posts.

Yes. We have software (CRM – Contact Relationship Management system – TPI Suitcase) and apps to help you manage your customers and your business.

Yes! We are just a chat, email, or phone call away. You will also receive dedicated support from our main office team for your first year with us. You will also be part of our exclusive Facebook groups and have 24/7 access to our network (currently 5000+) of agents to ask questions.

How Does The Program Work?
What is the process of becoming a travel agent from beginning to end?

If you are new to the industry, we’d like to share with you how this works. Our goal is to train you on what you need to know and help you get set up to become a successful travel agent / advisor from home!

You decide on the Course / Certification you want to take based on your preferences and goals.
You will learn this exciting material from the convenience of your home.
Training is self-paced and a combination of blended online learning with electronic textbooks.
Immediately receive an email with your receipt and a downloadable “Welcome Letter” to start your training.
Your electronic textbook(s) will be emailed to you. They are not needed until after watching the video training.
Start your training and complete it at your own pace. The average completion time is 3 to 10 days.
Instructors can be available 24/7 if you need them by LiveChat, Email, and via phone during business hours.
Finish your training and receive your Travel Agent / Advisor certificate of completion.
After your name on your business cards and your website, you can add your certification credentials (TAC)!
Your certification credentials will be emailed to you (with a special link to connect you to TPI) and copied to TPI.
Directly connect with TPI: VOTED #1 HOST SUPPORT TRAVEL AGENCY by ASTA, with 38+ years in business!
Subscribe via the special link to TPI (from $40 per month for full support and a 24/7 agent portal to make your Travel Reservations). (TPI requires an internet evaluation, an electronic agreement, a credit card for monthly membership fees, up to a $429 setup fee, must be a U.S. citizen or a green card holder, have a U.S. address, have a U.S. bank account, and a social security number to verify your identity.)
Your home-based Travel Agency opens for business with full support from TPI.
Get access via TPI to the IATA/ARC/CLIA number(s) to make travel reservations.
Get access to the exclusive Travel Agent reservations systems to make travel reservations. Easy Point-n-Click systems and Professional GDS systems are available – Sabre, Amadeus, Galileo, and Worldspan.
Start promoting travel (TPI has a dedicated marketing dept. to assist) and start earning up to 90% commissions.
Tell everyone you are a Certified Travel Agent / Advisor.
Work wherever and whenever you want. Make as much money as you want! No restrictions.
Enjoy travel benefits and discounts.
The entire process from beginning to end can be finished in a matter of 2 weeks.