What is Host agency?

Host agency: A host agency is a larger travel agency that independent advisors affiliate with for supplier contracts, booking tools and commission processing.

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Which terms are related?

  • Commission: In travel, a commission is the payment a cruise line, resort or tour company makes to the agency that booked the trip.
  • Seller of Travel registration: Seller of Travel registration is a state requirement, in Florida, California and Washington among others, for businesses that sell travel to consumers.
  • Travel advisor: A travel advisor is a person who plans and books trips for clients and is usually paid by supplier commissions, planning fees or both.

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