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We've got just the program for you! Travel Agent Education Powered by Avoya is a perfect resource for those interested in the travel industry and/or becoming a travel agent. We've partnered with The Travel Institute to provide a unique, in-house comprehensive education program to prepare you to successfully own and operate an independent travel business.

Through this program, you’ll learn about the basics of the travel industry, including entrepreneurship, as well as an opportunity to take the Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP^®) test, paving the way to become a certified travel professional. You'll also receive memberships for Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) after you've taken and passed the TAP^® exam.

Ready to get started on your path to success? Click here to learn more about the program and complete your Travel Agent Education Powered by Avoya registration process!

Yes! To honor and thank you for your service, we’re proud to offer an exclusive discount for veterans and veteran spouses for $100 off your affiliation fee to join the Avoya Travel Network™. Contact us today to learn how you can take advantage of this discount.

As an Independent Agency in the Avoya Travel Network™, how, where and when you work, sell travel and manage your agency is up to you as long as it’s done with Integrity and Professionalism™.

Independent Agencies in the Avoya Travel Network are among the highest performing in the industry. They have the opportunity to achieve unlimited income potential, with many making six-figure incomes and living a lifestyle of happiness and success. The average Independent Agency in the Avoya Network sells $350,000 in gross sales per year!

As the only travel company to have won Best Host Agency every year in the Travvy Awards, Avoya continues to be recognized for its innovation, travel leadership and prosperous Shared Success™ model; creating continuous record success for travel professionals, supplier partners and travelers.

Yes. Avoya's Live Leads™ program is the first, most successful, and most awarded patented lead program in the world. Using Live Leads, you’ll have more time to spend on closing more sales and earning more commissions.

As with any entrepreneurial venture, start-up and ongoing costs are important to keep in mind. To ensure you get the best value for your investment, we don’t put a financial strain on your independent travel business, with your initial affiliation cost at just $495. Even with economical startup costs, we never compromise on quality.

We are not fee-based and don’t believe in charging unnecessary fees or program costs. There is a monthly agency fee of $49 a month, however this fee is waived if the agency meets a low monthly commission threshold. Click here to learn more about the cost to affiliate with Avoya and how it compares to other travel networks.

Cruise lines and vacation companies offer Independent Agencies in the Avoya Network commissions at the highest levels, sometimes even higher, than available at any other leading host or franchise network.

We don’t believe in trapping you into a multi-year contract. We want your independent travel business to remain in the Avoya Travel Network for years because you want to, not because you signed a long-term contract. The initial agreement term to affiliate with Avoya is six months, and after that in most cases it is a one-year renewal.

As the industry’s leading travel platform, we offer travelers a new and better way to book their vacation, travel sellers unlimited opportunities to grow their own businesses and supplier partners the industry’s most advanced retail distribution system.

We focus on providing flexible solutions to travel agency owners that can be customized with the right products and services to meet the unique needs of their business. Pairing best-in-class marketing, technology and agency support resources with data intelligence to provide valuable insight into the performance and needs of each individual business, we give them the means to succeed.

No, Avoya does not sell directly to consumers. Our focus is finding and matching travelers with Independent Agencies in the Avoya Network. 

With the highest quality live support available 7 days a week, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that you have the backings of an entire travel network behind you. We continuously forge new ways of working, collaborating and future planning to ensure your business is on the path to success, in both challenging and prosperous times. You’re never alone in the Avoya Network. Click here to learn more about available support for your independent agency.

Independent Agencies in the Avoya Network can get paid weekly (as received by suppliers) via direct deposit. Network members can also take advantage of our optional Instant Commission™ program to get paid even sooner.