AGENTS
Become a SmartFlyer Agent
Wondering how to become a travel agent?
Built for Those Who
Take Travel Personally
With curiosity around how to become a travel agent increasing in recent years, our team is often told that being a SmartFlyer travel advisor is a dream job; and while we’re biased, we can’t help but agree. Since our founding in 1990, we’ve aimed to create a dynamic and collaborative environment where a passion for hospitality can be fueled into creating clients’ remarkable travel memories—both for our growing team of in-house advisors and our global community of over 300 independent agencies.
FAQ
How to Become a Travel Agent
SmartFlyer welcomes advisors to our community on a referral-only basis. So, while the below “How to Become a Travel Agent” FAQ is comprehensive, please keep in mind that we ask that existing agents are referred in by an existing SmartFlyer advisor. For new-to-industry advisors, we onboard agents only once per year through our mentorship program: TakeOff. This highly personalized approach to becoming a travel advisor pairs new-to-industry associates with experienced SmartFlyer agents who are as passionate about developing fresh talent as they are driving their own sales.
To name a few: Accor STEP, Belmond Bellini Club, Couture by Langham, Dorchester Collection’s Diamond Club, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Hilton Impresario, Hyatt Privé, IHG Luxury & Lifestyle, Jumeirah Passport to Luxury, Mandarin Oriental Fan Club, Marriott STARS & Luminous (Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, EDITION), Peninsula Hotels PenClub, Rocco Forte Hotels Sir Rocco’s Knights, Rosewood Elite, Shangri-La’s The Luxury Circle, and SLH WithIn.
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A sample answer. The real text comes from the CMS.
A sample answer. The real text comes from the CMS.
TAKEOFF
Join SmartFlyer Through TakeOff
TakeOff is SmartFlyer’s annual mentorship program for new-to-industry advisors, designed to help career changers build a strong foundation with personalized guidance from experienced agents.
SmartFlyer TakeOff
- SmartFlyer does not onboard new-to-industry agents on a rolling basis throughout the year
- Instead, we welcome new advisors annually through TakeOff, our dedicated mentorship program
- This personalized program is designed to support thoughtful advisor development from day one
- New associates are paired with experienced SmartFlyer agents who are passionate about mentoring emerging talent
- TakeOff creates a strong foundation for building a successful career within the SmartFlyer network
FAQ
I’m Looking to Make a Career Pivot:
Tell Me More About TakeOff
TakeOff is SmartFlyer’s annual mentorship program for new-to-industry advisors, designed to help career changers build a strong foundation with personalized guidance from experienced agents.
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Both! While we do have an in-house team of experienced advisors, the vast majority of our network is made up of independent contractors who utilize the SmartFlyer brand to ensure their clients receive the best possible perks but own their own businesses. We are only currently accepting applications for independent contractors, with all new-to-industry agents required to complete our TakeOff program.
A sample answer. The real text comes from the CMS.
A sample answer. The real text comes from the CMS.
A sample answer. The real text comes from the CMS.
A sample answer. The real text comes from the CMS.
