First Travel Alliance (FTA) is a business group comprised of some of the best executives in the travel industry and was created to focus on the selling of travel through a worldwide network of home based agents.
The company was formed in 2011 and the executive team has been involved in the travel agency business since the early 1990's. You can learn more about the considerable experience by clicking the "About Us" page.
The company is officially licensed as a seller of travel in Florida, California and Washington. The company is ARC approved and has an active membership with CLIA, ASTA and BBB.
Absolutely. We have selected and work with some of the best travel suppliers available in the industry.
We offer and operate a traditional host agency model that is comprised of a vast network of agents selling travel to their respective clients.
We focus on you and your development as a travel business owner, not just a number.
We have agents of every skill level in our membership and a very close community that works hard to help each other grow, all for the passion of selling travel.
The leadership, management, staff and every current agent that has joined FTA are dedicated to the enjoyment of selling travel. The business and financial enrichment that comes from it is a bonus.
Our training, our vendors, our marketing and our intensive workshops are focused much more on an individual nature. We take great pride in personalizing every experience an agent has with FTA. Something that is often forgotten in today's host agency world where you become just one additional agent.
Access to all of our industry experts along with expert training and development to make your travel business a success.
An intra-travel community that gives you access to the latest in travel, deals, marketing, training and so much more.
Some of the best commissions in the industry along with competitive monthly membership rates.
Not at all, because of our personal focus, we make sure your introduction to First Travel Alliance is an easy, frustration free experience that gets your home business up and running quick.
We have a dedicated liason for helping new agents build their business.
Take a look at our agent testimonials as they truly showcase why agents choose FTA over any other host agency. They all provide a great place to do business but we put the "Home" in home based travel business.
For detailed information, please email Info@FTA-Vacations.com.
Commission rates vary depending on the supplier but we work hard with our preferred suppliers to provide you with some of the best commissions in the industry.
Some of these vendors have commissions as high as 20% or more.
Our role is to support you and make sure you have all the tools available to you to successfully sell travel.
But we think since you do most of the work in the sales process and it is your client, you should get most of the commission.
Commission splits are set by revenue produced and training levels completed.
We welcome a secondary person on your account; however, vendors allow only one login.
If you are already an established agent with an existing business base and do not require training we will take that into consideration.
Please consult with our membership representatives who can analyze your specific need.
Contact our experts at 407-614-8780 or Info@FTA-Vacations.com.
The agreement is for a 12-month period and ongoing unless 30-day written notice is given by one of the parties.
Bookings made via the booking engine are automatically tracked via your unique agent number and you can go online and review them at any time.
Bookings made direct with a vendor will require you to enter that booking into our CRM.
Payments are made on the 25th of the month following the travel date and receipt of the commission from the supplier.
FTA has a comprehensive suite of training products that include both supplier provided and our custom educational programs.
FTA offers our exclusive World Certification Program which is unique to FTA and gives you unparalleled training in worldwide destinations with our preferred vendors.
FTA is continually building new training products that are continually expanding.
Access to a private Social Media platform used by our network of agents that have traveled the world and are available to assist you in your success.
The client list is yours; you own it.
Yes, you can work at this part time as you build your business and our training will show you how to do that.
FTA provides year round access to industry educational discounts, personal travel and other industry benefits.
Many of these offered by our vendors sometimes require completion of specialist courses or training before you can take part.
FTA also frequently puts together exclusive travel with key vendors to expand your selling opportunities through education.
Our key suppliers often offer reduced rates so that agents can experience their products first hand and communicate that experience to their clients.
FTA offers several options for air only requests and in many cases allows you to include additional markup.
Accessing our community, vendors and other technology is very easy and requires very little previous computer experience.
Our helpful team can give you tips and educate you on how to best access our systems.
Yes, you can have your own business name. You will need to use the FTA information when dealing with suppliers, but when you are dealing with your customers, you are an independent business and you can use your own name.
Yes, and we encourage those looking to create separate identities for their business to do that.
Few travel suppliers issue tickets these days; your clients are able to print boarding passes and confirmations on their computers at home themselves.
If they do not have that capability, then you can do it for them.
FTA requires all agents to purchase and hold E&O insurance.
This provides you protection in the event that a claim is filed against your business as the result of booking travel.
It is an industry wide standard insurance that has a very low cost to obtain.
Our membership agents can give you more information on the best options for getting coverage.
The costs included in your membership are determined upfront and do not have any additional hidden costs.
FTA may provide additional enhanced education opportunities that may have a fee associated but you are in no way required to take them.
Officially licensed as a Seller of Travel in Florida, California, and Washington
The company is ARC approved and active memberships in CLIA, ASTA and BBB
Yes, you can have your own business name. You will need to use the FTA information when dealing with suppliers, but when you are dealing with your customers, you are an independent business, and you can use your own name.
When using your business name, it is important to always include “Powered by First Travel Alliance” to remain consistent with legal and insurance purposes.
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