A host agency is a foundation to support independent travel contractors. They provide low start-up costs, industry credentials, accreditation, suppliers, access to educational programs, tools, and agent support. 

• They are sour & sweet, crunchy and taste great with ice cream!
• You have the ability to charge planning fees and keep a 100% of your fees**. Unlike other host agencies that require you to include them with your commission split.*
• Membership with Virtuoso, the leading global luxury travel network. 
• Membership database with VacationCRM ($50 monthly value)
• Membership to Travefy a platform for Itineraries, Proposals, Client Management & Marketing Tools ($39 monthly value)
• Access to Monthly marketing training with Wanderlust Social
• Monthly group coaching
• Supplier trainings
• You choose your commission rate* – 70%, 80%, or 90%, unlike other travel hosts that have you hit a min sales to get higher commission rates. Keep more of your profits from day one
• Ability to brand your own agency and be your own boss
• Access to FAM (Familiarization) trips and reduced travel rates

No, we welcome new and experienced agents. We have all the tools you need to be successful as a travel advisor new or experienced.

If you have a passion for travel and willingness to grow your own business, you’re a perfect fit for Pickles Travel Network!

We like to break things down into three areas. Business Essentials are the core systems and software you’ll need to get your agency up and running, and these are included at no extra cost with your PTN membership. Network Perks are the optional add-ons like marketing resources and extra training that you can purchase at a discount any time if you’re a PTN member. And our personal favorite, Agent Resources are the complete (and growing!) bank of educational and training resources that we provide to you to support you in growing your travel business. These include seminars led by our Pickles Vacations team, guest experts, and recorded Q+A calls for PTN members only. Learn more about what’s included with your membership here!

How does today sound? Apply right now online, and set up an appointment with a member of our team to get your questions answered. If it sounds like it’ll be a good fit between us, we’ll invite you to sign up and grant you access to the PTN portal right away! As you complete your enrollment steps, we’ll work on getting your accounts created with our partner platforms.