Travel Edge launches "Venture" program for new & experienced advisors

The Travel Edge Network has launched a new tiered program for new–to–business advisors and more tenured travel professionals. 

Called “Venture,” the program focuses on empowering growth and profitability through cutting-edge technology, according to news release issued Tuesday (Dec. 5). 

The program also aims to remove training inefficiencies and offer access to exclusive partnerships for travel advisors in the luxury and premium space.

For new advisors

Venture is an entry-level program for people who are new to the industry “and looking to join a community of elite travel professionals," the host agency says. 

This could include those who currently have a smaller business and are looking to take the next steps to expand their current client base and training.

Among the benefits of joining Travel Edge Network are access to and training on ADX (Agent Digital Experience) – a user-friendly booking platform that can drive higher profitability – as well as opportunities to participate in supplier webinars and bootcamps.  

For experienced advisors

For those who may be more established, Venture+ offers a more robust training program that is supported by innovative tools along with mentoring opportunities and enhanced training courses in sales, customer service, marketing, and specialist certifications in areas like cruise, air, hotel, and destinations.

To expedite training, there is also the option for an intensive 90-day mentorship program that includes monthly meetings for the first year, a dedicated support manager, 1:1 weekly coaching and a monthly check-in with Travel Edge Network’s Member Engagement team. 

 All Travel Edge Network advisors attend Limitless – a conference featuring sessions and workshops with hundreds of supplier partners across all verticals including hotels, tourism boards, airlines, and DMCs.

Another important feature for advisors is access to 24/7 client-facing team available to support clients while they are traveling.  

The Venture program comes in addition to new programs such as Knowledge Trips – custom designed and dedicated educational trips for seasoned advisors, including those in the Venture+ program, who meet the criteria for consideration to gain firsthand knowledge of its preferred partners for hotel, air, tour operators and more.  

“There is tremendous opportunity to support travel advisors at different stages of their careers from those who may be new to the industry or those who have some experience but are looking to take that passion to the next level but need and want the tools and resources to grow their business,” said Nadiya Makarenko, senior vice-president of Travel Edge Network.

“Travel Edge has always been committed to supporting advisors at all levels but it is even timelier today with an overall industry shortage at a time when travel is booming, and more people are turning to travel professionals than ever before. As industry leaders, we believe it is incumbent upon us to attract fresh talent to the industry and provide them with comprehensive training and education to be successful.”

Makarenko adds that Travel Edge is distinct from other host agencies in that it takes less time for its advisors to achieve profitability than others. 

“In a recent study conducted by Phocuswright and Travel Weekly, it was revealed that it takes 11 years for most advisors to achieve the median income of around $60k. However, for our advisors, the average time to achieve – and exceed - this income level is just two years. This faster progress is a testament to our emphasis on the luxury sector along with the advanced and innovative training and technology we provide, which greatly accelerates their growth.”

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