New Advisor
FAQ
You’re here to build something real. These are the questions we hear most from new advisors ready to grow with a host that offers real support—not just a login and a logo.
What makes Rainbow Getaways Travel Network different from other host agencies?
Rainbow Getaways Travel Network isn’t about scripts, quotas, or gimmicks. We’re here for driven new advisors who are ready to build something real — with mentorship that moves the needle, tools that work, and a community that supports your growth every step of the way.
We’re not interested in mass recruiting or one-size-fits-all training. We’re intentional about who we bring on because we’re invested in your long-term success. If you’re ready to take travel seriously and grow with purpose, we’re here to help you do it.
Am I the right fit for
Rainbow Getaways Travel Network?
We’re here for new advisors who are serious about building a thriving travel business. You don’t need experience — but you do need drive, integrity, and a willingness to do the work.
If you’re ready to learn the industry, serve clients well, and grow something meaningful, you’ll fit right in. This isn’t a hobby, and it’s not for dabblers. It’s for aspiring travel professionals who want to launch strong, stay accountable, and build something that lasts.
Do I have to sell under the Rainbow Getaways name?
No. You'll launch your travel business under your own brand, from your own business address. We've found that when advisors build something personal, they show up with more clarity, confidence, and drive to make it work.
On your website and in your email signature, you'll identify yourself as an independent travel advisor and display "A Proud Member of Rainbow Getaways Travel Network" or one of our member logos. We'll support you in getting your brand off the ground.
What does it cost to join RBGTN as a new advisor?
We offer two tracks depending on your background:
New to Industry: $2,000 in your first year. This is a $1,452 start-up fee and the $548 annual technology fee. Your start-up fee covers:
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Your full TRIPKIT training license
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A full year of 1:1 coaching with your Business Queen
Your technology fee begins after you finish TRIPKIT and sign your Hosted Advisor Agreement.
Some Experience: $1,000 in your first year. If you've completed a training program or worked in a travel agency, but haven't yet reached $250,000 in travel sales, you'll pay a $452 start-up fee and the $548 annual technology fee. That covers:
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A customized onboarding experience based on your background
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Six months of 1:1 coaching with your Business Queen
We've bundled the essentials into each level to give you the clarity, confidence, and community you need to grow something that lasts.
What does it cost after the first year?
After your first year, you pay only the $548 annual technology fee, annually, semi-annually, or quarterly. It covers your continued access to our core systems, including Tern, Travel Industry Solutions, and Ensemble benefits, plus ongoing training, network support, and business tools.
What’s included in the annual technology fee?
Your $548 annual technology fee gives you access to the systems and support you need to run a professional, independent travel business. Today, that includes:
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Tern for your CRM, itinerary builder, and commission tracking
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Travel Industry Solutions client contracts and legal documents
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Ensemble membership benefits, including client amenities, preferred contracts, and air desk access
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Supplier access and booking credentials
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Commission management and reporting
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Ongoing tech training and business support tools
As better tools come along, we may update what's included. Your fee covers the systems we provide at the time, not a specific platform.
Why do I need to take the TRIPKIT?
If you’re serious about building a successful travel business, you need more than just a love of travel, you need the skills to back it up.
If you're new to the industry, you need more than a love of travel. You need the skills to back it up. That's why you'll complete TRIPKIT before you sign your Hosted Advisor Agreement and make your first booking.
We don't require it to gatekeep. We require it because it works. Advisors who complete TRIPKIT come in more confident, more prepared, and more likely to thrive.
This isn’t a side hustle. It’s a career path. And like any career, it starts with a solid education.
I completed a different program — what do I do?
Great. There are several ways to build a strong foundation in the travel industry. If you've completed a program like Careers on Vacation, another recognized certification, or worked in a travel agency, we'll review it during your interview.
If your background fits, you'll join at our Some Experience level. You'll skip TRIPKIT, start at an 80/20 split, and begin six months of 1:1 coaching.
What Kind of Support Will I Have?
You won’t be building your business alone. At RBGTN, you’ll be supported by a high-performing community of inclusive travel advisors and guided by experienced mentors who’ve walked this path before.
We combine real-world training with intentional mentorship to help you grow with clarity and confidence, but this isn’t a done-for-you system. Your growth depends on your effort.
Here’s what your support system looks like:
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A dedicated Business Queen who coaches you twice a month for your first year (New to Industry) or six months (Some Experience)
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A private advisor community that shares ideas, feedback, and encouragement
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Monthly strategy calls, open to every advisor, focused on business development, mindset, and sustainable growth
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Industry partner training and supplier updates to keep your knowledge sharp
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Access to legal templates, tech tools, and systems that evolve with your business
We’ll give you the tools, structure, and support, but you have to show up, stay engaged, and put in the work.
This isn’t surface-level support, it’s strategic, high-level guidance designed to help you scale with purpose.
What is the commission split?
Your starting split depends on your experience level. New to Industry advisors start at 75/25 while they build a foundation and book their first trips. Some Experience advisors start at 80/20.
From there, your split grows with your cumulative traveled revenue: the total price, before taxes and government fees, of every trip you've booked through RBGTN that has been completed.
Cumulative Traveled Revenue
$0 - $49,999
$50k - $249,999
$250k - $749,999
$750k+ in annual traveled revenue
Commission
Split (You/RBGTN)
75/25%
80/20%
90/10%
100/0% with a signed annual buyout agreement
We reward progress because your effort deserves to be recognized as it happens.
A Note on the 100/0% Tier
Once you're producing $750,000 or more in annual traveled revenue through RBGTN, you can move to a 100/0 split by signing a written annual buyout agreement. The buyout fee reflects the value of keeping your full commission while you continue to use the tools, support, and supplier relationships RBGTN provides. Until that agreement takes effect, your split stays at 90/10.
Can My Commission Tier Change Over Time?
Your tier only moves up. Once you reach a commission tier, it stays in effect for as long as you're with RBGTN. If you pause your business through a suspension and later reactivate, you return to the tier you held before.
Can I use my own systems instead of Tern?
Yes. You're welcome to use your own CRM or itinerary builder for your business. Every booking still needs to be entered in Tern within 7 business days of the supplier's confirmation so we can track and pay your commission. Client payment card details must be handled through Tern or another PCI-compliant system we approve.
Can you help me get a professional website up and running?
Yes. We recommend Suitcase Designs, which builds custom websites exclusively for independent travel advisors, with strategy, copywriting, hosting, and ongoing support included. Whether you're launching your brand or relaunching it, their plans meet you where your business is right now.
Do I need to carry my own E&O Insurance?
Yes. You'll carry your own professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance of at least $500,000 per claim and $1,000,000 in the aggregate. Coverage needs to be in place before your first booking, and you'll send us a certificate then and at each renewal. Where your insurer allows it, name Rainbow Getaways LLC as an additional insured.
We take this seriously because you're building a real business, and protecting it matters.
Are there sales requirements?
No. We don't set quotas or minimums, and your tier never drops based on production. This isn't a hobbyist space, though. Your coaching is built to help you set growth goals, track your progress, and reach your first $250,000 in traveled revenue, and you'll get the most from it by using it.
If 90 days pass with no new bookings and no participation in the network, we'll reach out, and your agreement may be suspended at that point. If you need to step away for a while, you can request a voluntary suspension instead.
Do I need to participate in trainings or meetings?
No. Our monthly strategy calls, network updates, and annual in-person events are open to every advisor and optional, and you decide which ones fit your business. Recordings are available when you can't attend live.
We'll be honest, though. Showing up is where the momentum happens. Our in-person events give you space to step out of day-to-day tasks and into big-picture strategy, real relationships, and hands-on collaboration. When you surround yourself with other high-performing advisors, you level up faster.
Will I be a W-2 employee or an independent contractor?
All advisors are 1099 Independent Contractors. You control your business, your schedule, your clients, and your growth. We provide the tools and support to help you scale — but you’re in charge.
How and when do I get paid?
We pay commissions twice a month by direct deposit, after your client's trip is complete and the supplier's commission has cleared. Before your first payment, you'll receive an invite to submit your W-9 and banking details.
Who can apply
All Independent Travel Advisors of Rainbow Getaways must be US residents living in the United States (excluding Hawaii and Washington).
Can I bring my team or assistant under my account?
Team access is limited to high-producing advisors. Once you're producing at least $750,000 in annual traveled revenue, you may sponsor sub-advisors under your account, with our approval. We'll work with you to structure your team in a way that keeps it clear, compliant, and efficient.
That said, you don't need to wait to bring on support. You're welcome to hire virtual assistants, content writers, social media experts, or other business support as soon as you're ready, as long as they don't make bookings or log into Tern. We encourage it. Building a team is often a key step in scaling your business intentionally.
Is there a background check?
Yes. Because you'll have regular access to clients' personal and payment information, we run a background check before we set up your accounts. Your start-up fee isn't invoiced until it clears.
We proudly honor the service of active-duty military members, veterans, and their spouses. As a thank you, we offer a $50 credit toward your start-up fee for those who qualify.
Is there a contract or long-term commitment?
Our Hosted Advisor Agreement runs on the calendar year, January 1 through December 31, and renews automatically. If you join on or after October 1, your first term runs through December 31 of the following year. Either of us can end it with 30 days' written notice.
Fees already paid aren't refunded. If you have trips still pending when you leave, you can keep servicing them through travel as long as your technology fee stays active.
What happens to my clients if I leave?
They stay yours. Clients who come to you directly, however they found you, belong to your business, both while you're with us and after. Your client data stays in your own Tern account. Active bookings made under our credentials stay with RBGTN through travel, and you can keep servicing them as long as your technology fee is active.