14 Reasons Why TierOne Travel is a Great Host Agency

TierOne Travel is passionate about our independent travel consultants and agencies. We value the trust they put in us and, in turn, we offer top-tier support and commissions. Our travel consultants are recognized by our industry partners as the utmost accomplished professionals, and our brand is recognized as one of the best host agencies in the business.

If you are an experienced travel specialist seeking new opportunities, you've come to the right place. Read on to discover why we're the travel host agency for you:

We Are Well-Respected and Canadian Owned

We are proudly 100% Canadian owned and operated, with our Head Office located in Calgary, Alberta and regional offices in Edmonton, Alberta and Victoria, British Columbia. As a boutique host agency, we have respected relationships with all of the best suppliers worldwide.

We Have a Great Team of Experts and Support

TierOne's strong executive team is led by Shelley Ewing, President / Director, and supported by General Manager Shelley Parry and Finance Manager Randa Nemish. Together, they have many years of experience, expertise, and enthusiasm to share.

Complementing the executive team is our highly experienced support team, providing airline contract and ticketing guidance, a dynamic marketing team, administrative assistance, IT support, and an excellent finance department.

We are Dedicated to Supporting Our Travel Professionals

TierOne Travel is a host agency committed to supporting the needs of experienced and passionate travel professionals while rewarding them through competitive commission splits.

Over a billion dollars in sales and hundreds of thousands of clients later, we are just as diligent as ever in creating a supportive environment for our professional travel agents. We know that supporting them will result in remarkable experiences for the clients they serve.

We Offer Competitive and Generous Commissions

TierOne Travel has a variety of competitive and generous contract opportunities suited to your specific business model.

Perhaps you are interested in creating your own team? TierOne offers Associate Agent contracts as well.

We Have the Highest Staff-to-Agent Ratio in Canada

TierOne Travel boasts the highest consultant-support ratio in Canada. We are not so big that our travel specialists become just a number, and we're not so small that we can't provide all the supports you would expect from a larger host agency.

We Provide a Well-Rounded Marketing Program

TierOne Travel engages a dedicated Marketing Department to guide you through the maze of marketing options, with amazing marketing support and tools to help you attract more leads and delight your current clients.

From delivering interesting and current social media content, to providing you with a personalized agent website, and offering one-on-one training to better your social media skills, we provide it all, and more. Plus, you'll receive the support of a marketing team dedicated to you and helping your business flourish.

We Offer the IT Support You Need

TierOne Travel provides the IT support to set you up for success at home, in the office, on the road or at the beach. If you prefer to work in an office or want to meet with clients in a professional setting, we can provide that for you as well. You can choose whatever solution fits your lifestyle best!

You'll Also Receive Additional Tools & Support

Dedicated Global Distribution System (GDS) support - Our knowledgeable support staff are here to provide assistance and guidance when it comes to either Sabre or Travelport technology and processes.

Dedicated Airline Contract Support - TierOne has the best support in the industry when it comes to deciphering airline contracts and how to take advantage them.

TierOne Travel Ticketing Department - Don't want to be bothered with the complexities of ticketing airline tickets? Not to worry - TierOne Travel offers our own in-house ticketing department.

Accounting Support - TierOne Travel's accounting department is eager to assist in any accounting questions you may have as well as providing for the needs of your clients, such as customized client reports.

Go Program - Our Go Program is TierOne Travel's proprietary software designed for your group business. It eliminates the challenges of group business accounting by providing a program that allows you to communicate, collect data and provide invoicing for all your group clients no matter how large or small.

Receive Access to Corporate Tools

Airline Contracts - TierOne Travel maintains lucrative airline contracts offering you a competitive edge.

Corporate Reporting - A variety of corporate reporting tools are available to meet the requirements of your clients.

Proposal Writing Assistance and Templates - We extend support with proposal creation to help you secure corporate accounts.

Joint Sales Calls - TierOne executives are more than willing to assist you on joint sales calls with potential clients.

Access to Group Health Benefits

When you join TierOne Travel you have access to our excellent group health benefits. We have an outstanding plan that provides coverage for health expenses not covered by your provincial plan, such as prescriptions, dental, supplementary health, and wellness needs, along with short and long-term disability

Our Programs Offers a Flexible Work Schedule

At TierOne Travel, we understand the value of living life to the fullest, and traveling as much as possible! When you join TierOne Travel, you can rest assured that our business model and structure create the flexibility for you to set your own schedule, chose your own clients, and decide where you want to work.

Work at your own pace and in your preferred environment - at home, in an office, or on the beach - whatever works best for you and your lifestyle. Our program makes that possible!

You Will Receive Truly Awesome Travel Benefits

We are passionate about travel and we know you are too! We want you to be able to pursue this passion by traveling to as many places as possible, as often as you can. After all, we know your experiences will turn into stories you can share with clients.

No limits on 'Familiarization Trips' (aka Educational Seminars)

Access to numerous airlines, cruise, and hotel discounts.

Opportunity to earn free and discounted travel through our preferred supplier initiatives.

Discounted travel with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Agent card (after six months of industry travel).

Take Part in Conference and Other Fun Events

TierOne Travel Conference in Calgary is our opportunity to invite our esteemed travel consultants and preferred suppliers, every other year, for a weekend of fun, collaboration, and learning. These fun events include keynote speakers, a supplier trade show, team building activities, followed by a gala evening and dance.

Our consultants can take advantage of TierOne Travel's exclusive 'Educational Seminar' hosted in a different destination every other year, providing our consultants with the opportunity for travel, networking, destination education & fun!

We celebrate our Top 10 Ensemble ranking annually with our various office locations (Calgary, Edmonton, and Victoria) every summer.

You'll Feel Recognized for Your Hard Work

TierOne Travel recognizes our top performers with our annual TOT Awards. These awards are presented to our highest supporters of Air Canada, WestJet, and our Top 10 preferred suppliers.

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Enjoy the perks of being your own boss with the support you need to focus on what you love.

By joining our TierOne Travel team, you will instantly benefit from more than 25 years of travel business experience, quality supplier relationships, top-tier commission, and everything else you need to quickly boost your bottom line.

You will become part of the TierOne family, which is made up of highly professional, talented, enthusiastic, compassionate people who love to travel and love to help others experience the joy of travel for themselves.

If you are an experienced travel specialist seeking new opportunities, you've come to the right place. Joining TierOne Travel will move you to another tier of freedom and fun, receiving all the support you need with the care and attention you deserve.

We understand changing host agencies or becoming an independent travel consultant can be a scary proposition. Rest assured we are here to help every step of the way.

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