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We've got just the program for you! Travel Agent Education Certification™ is a perfect resource for those interested in the travel industry and/or becoming a travel agent. Formerly known as Travel Agent Education Powered by Avoya, a 2023 Travel Weekly Magellan Award winner, our program's excellence is recognized industry-wide, cementing its status as a beacon of quality in the field of travel education. 

Hosted in the Avoya Travel Academy and sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line and Collette, this course features multiple dynamic plans tailored to fast-track your success – you're sure to find the one that's perfect for you! 

Crafted with aspiring entrepreneurs like yourself in mind, our award-winning program provides a comprehensive educational experience tailored for those entering the dynamic world of travel. Our curriculum empowers aspiring travel advisors with the knowledge and confidence required to successfully establish and manage an independent travel business.

Through this online program, you’ll delve into the fundamentals of the travel industry, including entrepreneurship, and travel agent resources, as well as an opportunity to take the Travel Agent Education Certification (TAEC) exam, paving the way to becoming a certified travel professional.

Join the ranks of successful travel professionals and embark on your journey to becoming a certified travel expert today. Click here to learn more about the program and complete your Travel Agent Education Certification registration process!

The Avoya Education Platform has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as the comprehensive Avoya Travel Academy and marking a groundbreaking shift in travel education. Launched in early 2024, the Academy is unveiling a series of thrilling educational opportunities designed to elevate your understanding and enthusiasm for travel to unparalleled levels, where each lesson is an adventure and every lecture opens the door to incredible experiences.  

For those who are new to the industry or are looking for a boost for their business, we offer a comprehensive course just for you: Travel Agent Education Certification™. Housed in the Avoya Travel Academy, this Magellan award-winning course offers multiple dynamic plan options to set you up for success so you can hit the ground running from day one. 

More than just a rebrand of our educational offering, the Avoya Travel Academy embodies a commitment to providing cutting-edge insights and immersive learning experiences, igniting inspiration in future travel advisors. 

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™. We also offer a discount for Travel Agent Education Certification™, our in-house education program designed to help you get started in the travel industry. Contact us today to learn how you can take advantage of this discount or visit here to learn more about how we're supporting veterans, veteran spouses, and active duty military.

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 setup at just $495. There is also a $49 license fee. Even with economical startup costs, we never compromise on quality - that's why we offer more than $3,100 of included optional marketing, and technology value with your affiliation as well.

Click here to learn more about the cost to affiliate with Avoya and how it compares to other travel networks.

There is a monthly license fee of $49 a month. There is also a connection fee and usage fee for the toll-free number Avoya obtains for your agency, typically running less than $25 a month. Additional fees applicable with agency expansion per license.

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 one year, and after that 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 seven 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.

No. Only licensed agents in the Avoya Travel Network™ can register for or attend these Avoya educational programs. If you'd like to gain access to all of Avoya's professional development programs, click here to contact us for more information.

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.