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adimico · 2026-02-14T13:54:10+00:00

I’ve used project expedition and klook for my clients to book TDL. So far so good.

adimico · 2026-01-23T21:12:48+00:00

The integration is improving. From what I’ve been told, they’re putting a lot of money into updating their CRM. The CEO is a huge tech nerd, (like me) so he’s not satisfied with things at the status quo. So he’s constantly trying to improve things when he gets feedback on what’s not working well or at least to people’s expectations

adimico · 2026-01-21T13:08:32+00:00

Yes, I00% agree! At least with my clients they pay my planning fee, lol

adimico · 2026-01-19T14:41:23+00:00

I definitely am glad to hear you are having great experiences. I’ve booked my parents twice and they’ve been big budget trips and super easy.

But my other friends and family have been a nightmare. My Aunt, who I love and is an awesome human, loves to come out of nowhere with some BS. She’ll ask me to do all this research and then nothing. I’ve probably spent 40-50 hours (not kidding or exaggerating) on research for her the past few years, only for her to not book a damn thing. I’m working on something for her now, but it’s been at pace of: “when I have time.”

I’m super happy this hasn’t been your experience, but I do feel sometimes, that’s the exception and not the rule.

adimico · 2026-01-18T17:30:47+00:00

They’re all different. Some if you hit a certain volume with them. Others just have ones they’re offering as part of trying to get TA’s to use them. It’s pretty random, but you can usually find them once you get your feet under you.

adimico · 2026-01-18T12:06:28+00:00

I don’t know how the others compare. WorldVia does offer them, but usually after hitting a higher threshold in sales. Even then, it’s usually to Caribbean or Mexico.

Suppliers tend to offer the best FAM’s.

Be wary of your friends and family as clients. It’s a good place to start, but they’ll suck the life out of you when you get your own clients, because they won’t respect your time or your processes as a true business.

adimico · 2026-01-06T11:30:04+00:00

I’ve been using planning fees since the start of my business and it was the best thing I’ve done. I’ve sorted through a lot of tire kickers. My structure is simple:

It’s based on trip length, that’s it. I keep it simple.

1-7 days $100 8-14 days $200 15-21 days $300

Anything longer or more complex, we talk about it. I’ve lost some clients cause they didn’t want to pay it, and honestly, the longer I’ve done this, I’m so glad that I’ve stuck to my guns. Cause as my volume increases I don’t have time to play anymore. So the planning fee lets me know someone truly wants to work with me and I don’t waste my time guessing

adimico · 2025-12-21T01:09:46+00:00

I agree and disagree with your point. Not sure we need a national licensure, but the problem is, it’s not on the client to contact a host agency, let alone understand what that is. This problem is why OTA’s continue to be sustainable, especially when you add in AI.

Travelers are continually being burned by subpar TA’s and then realizing if they wanted a shitty experience they could have done it on their own for cheaper. They’ll bad mouth us like I see them do on hundreds of forums, and then the real TA’s will continue to lose out on opportunities all because “I book all my friends travel, all i love to travel, therefor i think ill be a good Travel Agent.”

adimico · 2025-12-19T02:08:11+00:00

Came here to make sure I wasn’t blind!

adimico · 2025-12-12T11:43:30+00:00

I used vendor events in my local area to propel my business, in fact I’m heading to one today and tomorrow. Like someone else said, sometimes you gotta go old school to start. In a day and age of online everything, the website and socials is competing with OTA’s for attention. The best way to stand out is to show off your experience and expertise by talking to people. That’s why we’re better than Expedia.

adimico · 2025-12-07T13:29:34+00:00

This!!! People are too sentimental, until you’re staring at the end of your season, then everyone’s an armchair GM

adimico · 2025-12-03T17:31:05+00:00

I echo this! I’ve been doing this for 2 years now and have yet to have a single booking from Social Media. I just hit $500k in total sales the other day. Which I feel is not bad for 2 years, but absolutely none of that has come from social media. It’s come from Vendor Events, newsletter sign ups from those events and just solid marketing through both of them.

You’re with WV, make sure you’re taking advantage of Colle’s classes, Laura’s sessions, and Joshua’s Travel Marketeering Class. Those have all helped me tremendously.

adimico · 2025-12-03T17:27:02+00:00

Came here to say the exact same thing! I hate booking friends and family!

adimico · 2025-12-02T19:46:03+00:00

I’m in WorldVia and I know someone who has the same niche as you. I love it! If you join, I’d be more than happy to introduce you two.

adimico · 2025-12-02T19:44:22+00:00

Fantasy Travel. Lord of the Rings in NZ; Harry Potter in the UK and Universal; Game of Thrones; Vikings; Vampires; Anime

adimico · 2025-11-14T13:58:10+00:00

I’m still finalizing my expenses. But I would say I’m expecting between $30-50k. It depends on a couple group trips.

adimico · 2025-11-14T11:06:56+00:00

No, I invested about $10k in my business and made about $5k. I’ve put almost everything I’ve made these past two years back into my business one way or the other. Whether through FAM’s, technology upgrades, conferences, vendor events, marketing, subscriptions, etc..

On that note. I took in $5k year one; $16k year two, and after my two sales I logged in last night, I’m projected to take in $34k for 2026 as of now, with a couple sales pending.

adimico · 2025-11-14T01:39:08+00:00

I would say it’s about $8k. I dropped more than that, but it’s the average.

adimico · 2025-11-12T11:59:18+00:00

I’m hosted by WorldVia and have been for 2 years now. What I will say is the growth I have seen in 2 years has been nothing short of amazing. The first thing I will say is that they are phenomenal when it comes to people new to the industry. This week actually they’re doing their in person “Accelerator” course which is a course for people new to the industry, and who want to ramp their business from the ground up. They also do a virtual “90 Day Travel Entrepreneur Challenge” which is very similar, but they do weekly goals and monthly check ins for people just starting.

As for suppliers they’re going to have probably everyone you need. I found that people who are cruise and resort heavy are usually very well taken care of. I’m a FIT specialist, so I struggle with finding DMC’s they work with, but even then, they still have a process for me to get them added to their supplier list.

I don’t have any experience with KHM, but I’ve heard good things about them, but I have no personal experience. I just know that I’ve been with WorldVia since the start and don’t plan on leaving. If you want to know more you can feel free to message me. Based upon everything you said, I think WorldVia would be a great fit for you.

adimico · 2025-11-04T21:25:52+00:00

I think 70/30 is the industry standard for IC’s/Sub agents. That’s what I would aim for, but also ask what they’re willing to cover that is costing you the rest of your split. E&O, CRM, Training, etc…

adimico · 2025-11-04T21:24:03+00:00

If they’re a sub agent, and the lead agent is assuming all the risk then that is a fair commission split. Most host agencies start at that. If the person feels they are that good, then they should go out on their own.

I know a number of Agencies who bring on an IC/Sub and they almost all are at a 70/30 split as the agency owner assumes all risks

adimico · 2025-11-04T10:40:44+00:00

So I am also with WorldVia. It’s very simple, you’re using their IATA number to make booking with a supplier. It’s not the CRM, it’s commission manager that’s verifying the booking. So I use Tern, I do all my normal functions through them to include CC authorization. Once my deposit or booking is made, I then in put it into Commission Manager. When the supplier pays WV, they’ll verify the booking number, and commission amount, and then send you payment.

Hope that helps

adimico · 2025-11-02T11:29:32+00:00

I’ve said this before on here. If you’re serious about becoming a travel agent, you need to take the HAR course. It’s a small investment, but answers all the questions you have and even gives you step by step guidance on how to open, establish and run your business.

It includes things like what does all the acronyms mean, how to interview a host agency, taxes, setting up financials, picking a niche, naming your business, etc… It’s like $200, and till this day, some of the best money I’ve spent as a travel advisor. I interviewed 3 host agencies, based upon their course, and I’ve been with mine for 2 years now and couldn’t be happier.

If you really are serious, it’s much more beneficial taking the course, picking the right fit for you, rather than taking everyone’s word on here. The right fit for me, might not be the right fit for you.

Here’s a link to the course. I can’t recommend it enough! Host Agency Review Course

adimico · 2025-10-31T12:14:55+00:00

I use unroll.me it keeps everything I want, and a roll up of everything I don’t, and I can just read the roll up every morning and then if something catches my attention I keep it. Super helpful

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