THE BENEFITS OF TRAVEL LEADERS MARKET SQUARE AS A HOST AGENCY

Do you have a love/hate relationship with your current host?  

Are you craving a community for support as you grow your business?

Do you wish you could develop personal relationships with local vendor representatives?

If you said yes to any of the questions above, you should consider Market Square Travel – an associate agency of Travel Leaders – as your new host.

 Founded in 1984, family-owned Market Square Travel is one of the most successful travel agencies in the Midwest, and a multiple time winner of the Travel Leaders Network “Agency of the Year” award.

Like other host agencies, we can provide access to the highest commission levels, and we offer marketing, education, and technological solutions that you need to thrive. 

But here is where our host agency is different.

• We run our own retail travel agencies and employ over 50 experienced travel advisors selling business, vacation and group travel.  Our personal experience selling travel, and our cumulative years of travel experience create an amazing knowledge base and community for the independent advisors on our team.
• Our small size and family ownership allow us to offer an unparalleled level of personal support.  We have dedicated, full time support for our independent advisors, but encourage you to participate in our training, consumer events, and educational opportunities.  The more you participate, the more you can establish close ties with other advisors as your support network.
• Our supplier relationships are top notch, because we have a large local presence and great rapport with our local reps. You’ll get to know the supplier representatives on a first name basis, and that means personal service and quick responses to inquiries or issues.

Training Opportunities:

• Access to our agency intranet, featuring a training library, booking engines, quick reference guides, and much, much more.
• We offer best practices task forces, promoting unique opportunities for sharing and learning with fellow agents and selected suppliers.
• Learn from in-office vendor visits and virtual vendor webinars. 
• As a new advisor, you would also get the opportunity for a one-on-one mentorship to help you develop your business and marketing plans and set goals for your success.

Specialization:

• Our agency has preferred status with cruise lines, tour operators, destination experts and other suppliers.
• We support our advisors and encourage them to specialize in the type of travel they love, because if you love what you are selling, it is easier to make sales and get referrals to grow that business.  
• Whether you want to focus on luxury and exotic travel world-wide, or tap into the magical world of Disney, we have the resources to deliver an unforgettable experience for even the most demanding client.

Benefits:

• Qualifying agents earn IATAN cards or CLIA Membership. 
• Enjoy agency-exclusive FAM trips and attendance at industry conferences.
• Invitation to join our exclusive Disney, Romance and Luxury specialty groups that focus on marketing, best practices and training.

Support:

• A successful lead-generation program to establish new clients
• Award-winning direct mail and email marketing system completely customized to your agency’s brand.
• Tools to develop an effective social media marketing campaign.
• Vendor introductions to help in organizing and implementing your own supplier events.

Tools –these are the resources you will have access to

• Launchpad – our groundbreaking air/hotel/car reservation tool for you to book and earn commissions on these products without the hassle of handling schedule changes and exchanges
• GraspAgent, a real-time invoicing and commission tracking tool
• Sabre Red 360 for qualified GDS users
• CruisePro cruise booking engine
• Optional access to our CRM tool

Experience:

• We have been leaders in the travel business for over 40 years and now are working with100 independent contractors as travel advisors in addition to the 50 advisors working in our store front locations.

Affiliations and Accreditations:  Besides our affiliation with the Travel Leaders Network we are:

• IATAN members
• ASTA members
• CLIA members
• GBTA members
• Multiple year winners of the Travel Leaders Network “Agency of the Year” award
• On the 2024 list of The Star Tribune’s Top 200 Workplaces and Minnesota’s Best Bronze award winner for 2024
• Ranked in Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Reliable Companies

Testimonials:

I joined Travel Leaders Market Square in 2019, as a travel advisor brand new to the industry. I immediately felt welcomed to the team with open arms. They set me up with a training program and connections with preferred vendors. Travel Leaders Market Square provides all the support and tools needed to achieve your own professional goals. I love the vendor webinars and in person office visits that ICs are invited to attend. The sales meetings for various niche teams are also very helpful. The IC support team is extremely knowledgeable and offers help in a timely manner.

– Jenny Wespiser

My partner and I decided to change careers and open a small agency~ February, 2020! We had chosen Travel Leaders Market Square after comparing numerous host agencies on HAR and we couldn’t be more grateful for the way the team guided us through a very tumultuous period. From face-to-face meetings, in-office resources and proactive follow-up as well as significant clout when it comes to access to vendor relationships that are so crucial to any agency, they have truly exceeded our expectations. We continue to recommend them as people following our journey express interest in learning more about this exciting industry and business. Thank you Travel Leaders Market Square!

– Anne Allen

I came to Travel Leaders of Maple Grove a year ago, after being with another host for 3 years.I needed help with a corporate account as my other employer wanted me to provide the corporate flights, my previous host was not willing.

My experience has been wonderful, I have so much support and quick responses from the Team and I look forward to many more years.

– Justine Melin

For the past 6 plus years I have been an IC with Travel Leaders Market Square. I am reassured daily that I am not alone and have many others to help in the case I might need an answer. They offer additional training and tips without any solicitation. My overall experience with the support agency is beyond my expectations. Thank you to all who work with Travel Leaders, you are appreciated.

– Lonnie Heaton

Join the Travel Leaders team and watch your business thrive!