Tenured Advisor FAQ
You’ve already built something worth protecting. These are the questions we hear most from advisors ready to scale with a host that won’t hold them back.
What makes Rainbow Getaways Travel Network different from other host agencies?
Rainbow Getaways Travel Network isn’t here to hand you a script. We’re here for travel pros ready to scale something that lasts—with the support, tools, and community to grow with intention.
We’re not about mass recruiting, micromanagement, or gimmicks. We’re here for experienced advisors building real businesses, ready to lead with purpose and get paid for their expertise.
If you’re looking for a network that respects your brand, supports your growth, and gives you space to thrive—welcome.
Am I the right fit for
Rainbow Getaways Travel Network?
Rainbow Getaways is built for experienced advisors who are ready to scale with purpose. If you’re already building your brand, producing consistent revenue, and looking for a host that respects your expertise — we might be the right fit.
We’re not here for hobbyists or order takers. We’re here for travel pros who are serious about growing something real.
Successful advisors dedicate time to learning, engaging with clients, understanding their preferred partners, and upholding ethical interactions. Even if Rainbow Getaways isn’t the right fit, we want every advisor to find the best home — and we recommend exploring options like Host Agency Reviews.
Do I have to sell under the Rainbow Getaways name?
No. You sell under your own brand, from your own business address. 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, so clients always know who they're working with.
What does it cost to join RBGTN?
Your first-year investment is $743: a one-time $195 start-up fee and the $548 annual technology fee. We invoice the start-up fee after you sign your agreement and your background check clears. After the first year, you pay only the technology fee, annually, semi-annually, or quarterly.
We keep fees simple, transparent, and tied to real value.
What’s included in my 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.
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.
Do you offer website services?
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.
What is the commission split?
As a tenured advisor, you start at a 90/10 split from day one. Your split is based on 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 - $749,999
$750,000+ in annual traveled revenue
Commission
Split
90/20%
100/0 with a signed annual buyout agreement
This isn't about proving yourself again. It's about scaling what you've already built.
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.
Let's talk. We'll tailor the right structure to fit your goals and scale with you.
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.
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. We are a network built for active businesses, though. 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. Reactivating after a suspension carries a $250 fee. If you need to step away for a while, you can request a voluntary suspension instead.
Not at $250,000 yet but driven to grow? Our Some Experience level may be the better place to start.
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).
What Kind of Support Will I Have?
You’ll be part of a high-performing community of experienced travel advisors who celebrate wins, share insights, and support one another with intention. We don’t just give you tools, we back them with expert guidance and collaborative momentum.
Here’s what you can expect:
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A dedicated Business Queen as your point of contact for questions and support
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A private advisor community that prioritizes connection and accountability
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Monthly strategy calls, open to every advisor, focused on business development and sustainable growth
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Ongoing 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
This isn’t hand-holding, it’s smart, high-level support designed to help you scale with purpose.
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 after you sign your agreement and before we set up your accounts. Your start-up fee isn't invoiced until it clears.
Do you offer discounts for military veterans?
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 initial setup 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.