Become A Travel Professional
Are you passionate about travel and eager to turn your wanderlust into a fulfilling career? Horizon Dream Travel LLC, a Wanderlust CEO certified travel agency, offers the perfect opportunity for you. As a Travel Advisor at Horizon Dream Travel, you’ll be more than just a part of our team—you’ll embody the heart of our client-first philosophy, adhering to the Golden Rule in every interaction and daily operation.
If you’re a seasoned problem solver who thrives on navigating the complexities of travel planning, we want you. We value Travel Advisors who approach itineraries with enthusiasm for discovering new destinations and a meticulous attention to detail. If you’re self-motivated, somewhat tech-savvy, and have excellent communication skills, you might be the perfect fit for our team.
We are actively seeking enthusiastic individuals to join us as Travel Professionals. By joining Horizon Dream Travel, you’ll not only start a thrilling journey in the travel industry but also gain unparalleled support and resources to excel in your role. Our service-oriented, ethical, and knowledgeable agents are crucial to realizing our vision. Together, we plan and curate dream vacations that exceed expectations, crafting a lifetime of cherished memories for our clients.
Join us at Horizon Dream Travel and let your passion for travel soar. Let’s work together to turn travel dreams into unforgettable adventures!
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Tool Suite: Upon joining us, you will be equipped with a state-of-the-art suite of tools tailored specifically designed for your success as a travel agent. These tools are designed to empower you, streamline your tasks, and enhance your efficiency in navigating the travel landscape.
- Associate Travel Professional Program: We believe in investing in your success. Through our exclusive partnership with Wanderlust Campus, you will have the opportunity to enroll in a comprehensive certificate program. Gain in-depth industry knowledge, refine your skills, and become an associate travel professional in no time!
- Agent Portal Access: Seamlessly navigate the intricate world of travel with our user-friendly Agent Portal. This centralized hub is your go-to resource, providing you with access to all the tools and resources you need to excel in the business.
- Quick Start: We value your time and ambition. Within just five business days of joining, you will gain access to all your agent tools and be eligible to kick-start your training journey. Your career as a travel professional begins promptly, allowing you to dive into the excitement of the industry right away.
- NO Multi-Level Marketing: At Horizon Dream Travel, we’re proud to say we’re not a multi-level marketing company. You’re joining a team that values your individual success and contributions. You will never be asked to grow a team under you. Our focus is on providing exceptional travel experiences, and we do that together, as one solid, supportive team.
For a one-time investment for licensing and your choice of a flexible monthly or annual subscription, you will unlock a world of benefits, including:
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- Access to Premium Resources: Dive into a vast pool of industry insights, travel trends, and expert advice to stay ahead of the game.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow travel professionals, expand your network, and create lasting partnerships within the travel community.
- Travel Industry Discounts: Enjoy special discounts and offers on travel packages, accommodations, and experiences, making your own travel adventures more affordable and memorable.
- Continuous Support: Benefit from ongoing support and mentorship from experienced professionals, ensuring you always have the guidance you need to succeed.
What We Have For You
- Agent Portal Access
- A Private Team Collaboration Community
- Competitive commission rates up to 90% *
- Travel Professional Training Kit ($3,323 value) *
- Travel eSolutions CRM (TESS - $25 monthly value)
- Travel Leaders Network Membership
Some Of The Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Work from home or while traveling
- Unlimited income potential
- Personal travel perks and discounts
Tools For Success
- Access to top-rated industry tools and resources
- Travefy itinerary management ($39 monthly value)
- Access to hundreds of suppliers
- Engagement Email Marketing
- You keep 100% of your planning fees **
- Lead generation tool
- Powerful booking tools for cruises, trips and hotels
* Based on selected monthly plan
** minus applicable bank fees
Business Essentials
Travel eSolutions CRM (TESS)
Manage your trips, sales, commissions like a true travel professional!
($25 monthly value)
TESS is an all-in-one platform to automate and manage your clients and commissions. Stay on top of your payments, view your clients’ current and upcoming trips at a glance, trigger automated reminders, and create simple summary reports of your earnings to be paid.
Travefy
Run the business side of your travel business with ease!
($39 monthly value)
Travefy streamlines your travel planning and makes your client experience smoother with simple itinerary management, automated quotes and proposals, and more. With this industry leading software, you can easily process credit cards for clients, create custom forms tailored to your business, and even create your own Travefy profile to attract new leads.
Travel Professional Training Kit
Your comprehensive guide to starting and scaling the travel business of your dreams!
($3,323.34 value)
This robust training program teaches you everything you need to know as a new travel professional in order to skyrocket your personal success under a host agency. This program is 100% self-paced, with two months of on-line support and four live classes for hands on support as you begin to book your initial vacations. It includes 10 on-demand training modules, live sessions, a support network of travel professionals, as well as templates, tools, and bonus resources to support your growth.
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- 10 on-demand training modules
- Forever access to the membership site & any new content in the future
- Best practices for sales & service
- How to market yourself under your host’s brand
- How to flourish under a hosting or agency set up
- 60 days in our on-line community; build friendships with other new agents
- Templates, tools, and bonus resources to support your growth
- 8 Live Training Sessions (replays available):
- How to book Cruises, Vacation Packages, Disney, Airfare
CLIA Eligibility
With a Horizon Dream Travel membership, you’ll have the ability to obtain a CLIA EMBARC ID for travel discounts and FAM (Familiarization) trips.
Agent Perks & Resources
Travel Industry Solutions
Get 10% off Travel Industry Solutions as a Horizon Dream Travel member! As a TIS member, you’ll have access to the private library of scripts, tools, checklists, guidance, and strategies. Plus, you’ll gain access to marketing tools and the travel industry’s only warrantied legal contracts for travel agency owners and independent travel advisors, such as client terms and conditions, waivers, independent subagent, group leader, and influencer agreements, and more.
Business Phone Service
Centralize your client contact with a Horizon Dream Travel phone extension or a direct-dial number (available at top-tier subscription). This allows you to make and receive calls without giving out your personal phone number
Appointment Scheduling Tool
Save time and streamline your client workflow with automated scheduling, appointment reminders and calendar management. Our industry-standard collaboration tools offer premium options for enhanced scheduling and booking for travel agents.
Industry Standard Collaboration Tools
Using industry standard collaboration tools, you can integrate email, calendars, appointments, team communications and video conferences to streamline your daily work.
Personal Discounts Membership
You will have access to a FREE discount membership through one of our business to business relationships. You get instant access to exclusive deals, limited-time offers and members-only perks on the products, services and experiences you need and love for your personal use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience to join?
No, we welcome new and experienced agents. We are, however, interested in bringing on individuals with a love and experience with Disney and European travel. We have all the tools you need to be successful as a travel advisor new or experienced.
What's required of me as an agent?
If you have a passion for travel, willing to help grow our agency and can check the box on one or more of the items below, you’re a likely fit for Horizon Dream Travel!
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- A lover of travel and enjoy trip planning
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- A background in travel, hospitality, customer service or sales.
- Social media skills on various platforms
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Technology Skills: Someone who knows their way around a computer, Microsoft Office and mobile technologies
- Have a willingness to learn
- A desire to do something you love and have fun doing it
Does HDT have seller of travel licensing in all states that require it?
Horizon Dream Travel currently does not provide services to clients who reside in California, Florida, Hawaii, and Washington due to Seller of Travel License requirements and maintenance. In the future, Horizon Dream Travel may chose to obtain a Seller of Travel License in one or more of the aforementioned states based on sales and demand for travel in those areas.
Am I considered and employee of Horizon Dream Travel?
No, you are an Independent contractor (1099 based income) of Horizon Dream Travel operating under our business entity and credentials. It is a commission-based role and is not a hourly position.
Am I required to obtain additional E&O Insurance?
HDT carries a $1,000,000 Errors & Omissions policy, but it is strongly recommended you get your own as well. However, is not required to do business.
Do I enter my planning fees in a CRM?
Should you chose to use the HDT’s account and links to process planning fees, you will need to track this in our CRM. Our supplier’s processing and transaction fees will be deducted from your proceeds. However, should you choose to process your own planning fees, you will need to keep track of your fees separately and outside of our CRM. We recommend using Stripe or PayPal for processing. Please be aware that charging fees are prohibited in some states; it is your responsibility to check for your state.
How and when will I get paid?
Our suppliers pay HDT your commission and we pay commissions to you every Tuesday via ACH transfers to your bank account.
Can I change my commission tier anytime?
No, you can only change your commission tier on your anniversary date. You will need to make this request no less than 30 days before your anniversary date. You are able to submit the requeted change through the Agent Portal. You can also submit a ticket to [email protected] that contains the commissions tier to which you’d like to move.
Will I be able to keep my clients if I leave HDT?
As an independent contractor acting on behalf of Horizon Dream Travel LLC, any leads provided by Horizon Dream Travel or generated as a result of Horizon Dream Travel’s marketing are considered clients of Horizon Dream Travel LLC and neither leads nor clients can be serviced past your employment with our agency.
Any leads you bring to Horizon Dream Travel are your leads and can be taken with you if you decide to leave your position. Horizon Dream Travel, however, retains the right to market and solicit to clients brought in during your contracted term with Horizon Dream Travel LLC.
Can I cancel my membership at anytime?
Yes, you will need to give HDT a minimum of 30 days notice in writing for the cancellation. Refunds unavailable for unused monthly/annual subscription terms.
Apply Today
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey, seize this opportunity to become a part of the Horizon Dream Travel team. Your passion for travel, combined with our resources and support, will pave the way for your success as a certified travel professional.
Don’t miss out on this chance to turn your travel dreams into a thriving career. Join us today and let your journey begin!
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, fill out the form below. Once we have received your application, we will work to setup a meeting to discuss this opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you soon!