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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET STARTED?

Our process begins with a series of interviews. As an experienced advisor, once we receive your completed agreement and accompanying documents, we will evaluate them, and your implementation will begin upon approval. If approved, we can establish our collaboration within approximately five working days.

Once we receive your completed agreement and accompanying documents, we will assess those accepted into our Advisor Advantage Program and begin your implementation upon approval. If approved, we will begin implementation within five working days, and you will be enrolled in the upcoming session.

CAN I HAVE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS WORKING UNDER ME?

Definitely. Their volume will be tracked separately, but will roll-up to you. We pay you, and then you pay them.

CAN I OPERATE MY BUSINESS UNDER MY OWN COMPANY NAME?

Yes. As an independent business travel advisor, you will operate under your own personal name or company name. In some cases (for example, if you choose to participate in Virtuoso’s award-winning marketing options), your company name may be followed by the phrase “An Affiliate of Andavo Travel”.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN ANDAVO ADVISOR?

We welcome luxury-focused travel professionals through two different avenues. The first path is open to seasoned luxury advisors who possess at least 5 years of professional experience and a well-established clientele generating $500,000 in annual sales. The second path, called the Advisor Advantage Program, is designed for new-to-industry advisors or those with annual sales of $250,000 or less.

ARE THERE TRAINING OR MENTORING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO INEXPERIENCED/NEW AGENTS?

Absolutely. Andavo Travel provides opportunities for new-to-industry advisors through our Advisor Advantage Program, which is overseen by our Professional Development Manager.

WILL I RETAIN OWNERSHIP OF MY CLIENTS?

Definitely. As an hosted advisor, your client list is kept private to you and remains in your ownership.

HOW ARE MY BOOKINGS SENT TO ANDAVO TRAVEL’S ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT FOR PAYMENT?

Andavo Travel’s accounting system is based on invoiced transactions. You can create your invoices through the GDS or ClientBase.

HOW OFTEN DO I GET PAID?

You are paid monthly via direct deposit on the 20th of the following month.

HOW DOES ANDAVO TRAVEL TRACK MY COMMISSIONS?

Andavo Travel’s accounting department tracks commissions internally. We do not send your data to a third party for tracking.

DO I NEED ERRORS & OMMISSIONS INSURANCE?

Yes, we require you carry a $1 million policy.

CAN I JOIN ANDAVO TRAVEL IF I DO NOT LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES?

No. Unfortunately, we are only able to support and accept independent business travel advisors living inside the U.S.

DO YOU HAVE A LEADS PROGRAM TO HELP ME FIND NEW CLIENTS?

On occasion, we have access to leads from Virtuoso or Christopherson Andavo Travel (our sister company) that we distribute to the most qualified agent. Our advisors can also set-up profiles on andavovacations.com and virtuoso.com, where consumers may contact you directly after finding your profile through various internet searches or other sources. We firmly believe this will be more beneficial to you than providing you with price-shopping leads that may compromise your commissions.

DO YOU PROVIDE ME WITH A CONSUMER WEBSITE CUSTOMIZED FOR MY AGENCY?

Andavo does not offer this service directly. However, customized consumer websites ARE available for a small fee through our membership with Virtuoso.

Become A Travel Advisor

Contact us to discuss becoming an Andavo Travel affiliate.
Fill out the form or call us at 800-685-0038.