Travel Agents
Join one of the U.S.A’s premier leaders in guided group tours and travel!
We are a service orientated tour operator that believes in networking to expand our business because our growth is your growth. Our mission is to plan travel itineraries that are the best that they can be for our clients and to reward our Partner Members financially on trips that they sell.
Partner Benefits
Preferred commission rates of 12%+ on each seat sold (average commission per client is $300!).
Exclusive pre-sale release on tours.
Extra copy, white-labeled landing pages, images and other marketing collateral available.
Dedicated, professional and hands-on team members.
Customized tour planning through a global network of vendors.
All tracking, payments, documents and more handled by Tours of Distinction.
FAM trip opportunities, agent rates for you, available overrides, spot gift card bonuses and more.
How Does It Work?
> Apply and register. It is fast, easy and there is no obligation.
> We provide training, support and marketing.
> Receive FREE personalized marketing collateral at your convenience.
> Commission automatically paid on the date of first travel.
> Our CRM and accounting software makes your life easy.
> No fees to become a partner and no ongoing cost-commitments.
FAQs
What is your Partner Program?
Tours of Distinction’s Partner Program brings 50 years of supplying and operating guided group travel directly to your door-step. Travel is our passion and is a competitive industry. With our history and past successes, we want to share the same with you and your travel agency/business/organization. Our growth is your growth.
Why join Tours of Distinction’s Program?
Longevity. Knowledge. Price. Commissions. Support. These are some of the reasons. There’s more and we look forward to showing you the way.
When do I receive my earned commission?
Commission is paid on each seat sold and automatically distributed on your clients’ date-of-first-travel.
Do you help with marketing material?
Yes. Required marketing material can be requested for use at your convenience and is completely customizable to fir your needs and market.
Do I need to keep booking to maintain the partner preferred commission rates?
Simple answer. NO!
Will I receive leads from Tours of Distinction?
Yes. Leads are forwarded to an agency partner in the geographic location the lead originated.
Will Tours of Distinction conduct product training and presentations?
Training and product presentations can be requested anytime. As an initial on-boarding process, one of our team members will be in touch to get you started on your first training session.
Are any co-op marketing funds available?
Co-op marketing funds are available and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. We do like to see tours booked prior to providing such funds.
Do you accept credit cards?
You can pay for your bookings by credit card (no fees attached) or check. We also have payment plans available allowing your clients the freedom and flexibility to pay over time.
Over the years, travel became an important part of our program offerings.
I was fortunate to have worked with such a wonderful group at T.O.D. I am enjoying my retirement
and am looking forward to traveling. I will miss working with all of you. -Pat Martin | Monroe, CT
Why Tours of Distinction?
We are a service orientated tour operator that believes in networking to expand our business because our growth is your growth.
50 Years of Travel | Generous Commissions | Custom & Scheduled Departures | Mostly Inclusive | Over 500,000 Travelers
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