{"id":173,"date":"2021-01-01T00:02:46","date_gmt":"2021-01-01T05:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/?page_id=173"},"modified":"2026-05-29T08:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T12:00:26","slug":"travel-agency-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/?page_id=173","title":{"rendered":"Travel Agency Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h1 class=\"open-close-content\"><span>Let's Talk Travel Agency Fees<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]For what you get when you partner with us here at TPI as your <a href=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/host-travel-agency\/\">host travel agency<\/a>, you\u2019d think you\u2019d pay through the nose. Especially if your goal is to <a href=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/become-travel-agent\/nti-application\/\">become a travel agent<\/a> or simply learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/become-travel-agent\/\">how to become a travel agent<\/a> with the right support behind you. The level of support alone is worth its weight in gold. For example, you&#8217;ll get access to the best <a href=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/travel-agent-marketing\/\">travel agency marketing<\/a> tools and techniques, as well as state-of-the-art <a href=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/travel-agency-software\/\">travel agency software<\/a> (including robust <a href=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/travel-agency-software\/travel-agent-back-office-software\/\">travel agency back office software<\/a> technology). But we don\u2019t believe in nickel and diming you. We believe you should keep more of your money. Technology, community, a fun, fresh vibe, exclusive supplier promotions, unparalleled marketing resources, and help 24\/7 makes partnering with us the deal of the century.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"672\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pricing_Body.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"FPO Body Pricing\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pricing_Body.jpg 672w, https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Pricing_Body-300x158.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"724\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Happy_Travel_Agent.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"A happy travel agent in a suit an tie holding an iPad walking down the street\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Happy_Travel_Agent.jpg 724w, https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Happy_Travel_Agent-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h1 class=\"open-close-content\"><span>Show Me the Money<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]Depending on your level of commitment to us, we estimate the basic startup costs to own your own travel agency include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"checks-list\">\n<li>Training: $295-$895<\/li>\n<li>Host Initiation Fee: $0<\/li>\n<li>Typical Business Startup Costs: $500<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to Us as Your Host Agency (Annually): $240-$840<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a grand total of anywhere between $1234 to $2074. That\u2019s not a ton of money to start your own business and be your own boss. But do you have what it takes to be a travel agent though?[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1571768702109{background: #f3f7ff url(https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/triangle-background.png?id=128) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Choose Your Commission<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We don\u2019t play favorites. We love our Rockstars no matter how committed they are. It\u2019s your business<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;bottom&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"payment-card\"><div class=\"payment-card__tag payment-card__tag--pink\"><p>In It to Win It<\/p><\/div><div class=\"payment-card__inner\"><h3>You Keep<\/h3><div class=\"circle-container\"><div class=\"border-circle--pink\"><p>90%<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"payment-card__payment\"><p>$60\/month<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"payment-card\"><div class=\"payment-card__tag payment-card__tag--pink\"><p>Noncommittal<\/p><\/div><div class=\"payment-card__inner\"><h3>You Keep<\/h3><div class=\"circle-container\"><div class=\"border-circle--pink\"><p>80%<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"payment-card__payment\"><p>$50\/month<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"payment-card\"><div class=\"payment-card__tag payment-card__tag--pink\"><p>It's Just a Side-Hustle<\/p><\/div><div class=\"payment-card__inner\"><h3>You Keep<\/h3><div class=\"circle-container\"><div class=\"border-circle--pink\"><p>70%<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"payment-card__payment\"><p>$40\/month<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Why should you partner with us? You&#8217;ll make more money for one. See why flying solo doesn&#8217;t pay.<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"success-stories-container\"><div class=\"success-stories__row\"><div class=\"success-stories__col success-stories__col--image\"><figure class=\"success-stories__image-container\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2018GetOutCustomTravels-14-e1571854130914.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Theresa Chu-Bermudez on chair\" class=\"success-stories__image\" \/><figcaption class=\"success-stories__quote\">Joining TPI has been one of the best decisions I could have made for my business.<\/figcaption><span class=\"success-stories__icon\" role=\"presentation\"><svg class=\"icon-quote-left\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/wp-content\/themes\/tpi-theme\/assets\/svg\/tpi-solid.svg#icon-quote-left\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"success-stories__col success-stories__col--content\"><h2>Rockstar Success Stories<\/h2><div class=\"success-stories__excerpt\"><p>I've worked incredibly hard to get to where I am today, and it's nice to know I have a company like TPI supporting me as I continue to make my place in the travel industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"success-stories__info\">Theresa Chu-Bermudez <br \/>Get Out Custom Travels<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/tpi.itbyus.com\/?page_id=154\" title=\"Theresa Chu-Bermudez \" class=\"btn--pink btn--success-stories\"><span>See More Success Stories<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]For what you get when you partner with us here at TPI as your host travel agency, you\u2019d think you\u2019d pay through the nose. 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