In the dynamic world of travel, effectively managing your commissions can be a game changer. At INTT Advisor, we’re dedicated to empowering you to maximize your earnings and enhance your clients’ travel experiences.
Travel agent commissions are a crucial part of your income, representing the earnings you receive from airlines, hotels, and tour operators for booking their services. A significant portion of your revenue—up to 56%—comes from these commissions. This underscores the need for effective commission management strategies.
Types of Commissions:
1) Flat Rates: Standard rates for all agents, regardless of booking volume.
2) Tiered Rates: Commission increases based on annual sales volume or passenger count, incentivizing agents to book more.
3) Airline Commissions: Vary depending on the route structure.
Commission Pay Schedules:
Payments can be immediate (e.g., for insurance) or delayed until after travel. This can impact cash flow, so it’s essential to plan accordingly.
Best Practices:
Ensure accurate commission tracking and management. Consider solutions to streamline processes and gain insights into revenue generation.
At INTT Advisor, we use a single accreditation number for our entire network, which means suppliers treat us as one entity. The upside? We often negotiate better commission rates because of our collective buying power. This way, agents can earn higher commissions while simplifying the accreditation process.
Access to Special Airline Contracts:
Leverage our exclusive airline contracts to offer your clients outstanding airfare options. This not only boosts your earnings but also elevates the value of your service.
Access to Lower Fares:
Our exclusive third-party contracts come with higher commission rates, enabling us to offer airfares below published rates. You can confidently mark up these fares, keeping your prices competitive for your clients.
Flexibility in Pricing:
Enjoy the freedom to set your markups based on your unique relationships with clients. Reward your loyal customers with lower markups, enhancing their experience while ensuring you still turn a profit.
Customizable commission cycles:
You have the flexibility to select your preferred commission claiming cycle. Whether you want to claim your commissions weekly, twice a month, monthly, or in any other manner that fits your needs, the decision is entirely yours.
Personalized Claim Options:
Decide how you want to receive your commissions and select your preferred bank account for payments. You are in control.
Retain Control of Airfare Bookings:
When you book airfare through us, you provide your clients with the best flight options while keeping them from the hassle of searching themselves. This not only ensures they receive excellent service but also secures your commissions seamlessly.
As an IATA-accredited travel consolidator, INTT Advisor offers exclusive discounts and premium service that allow you to provide exceptional value to your clients without breaking the bank. Partnering with us means unlocking additional revenue streams and enhancing your client relationships through superior service.
For partnership inquiries, reach out to us at info@intterminal.com, or take the first step by registering today at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/f2071e13378a4ef39d3d6c6d6787234d.