MentorU

MentorU is a 3-month program of interactive one-on-one and small group coaching that covers business planning and setup, sales and marketing, preferred suppliers, booking technology, and itinerary planning. It is facilitated by two experienced travel agency professionals with a diverse depth of experience, and also supported by preferred supplier representatives and experienced UTC advisor mentors.

We coach you to become a successful travel advisor, as well as, a successful business owner. UTC offers a solid foundation to help you navigate the travel industry and build a career you actually love!

Upgrade Your Skills - Elevate Your Business

A strong network is crucial to starting a travel business. Access to valuable resources, industry expertise, and collaborative opportunities help you navigate challenges, stay informed, and build key relationships, enabling you to grow your business faster. At Uniglobe Travel Center, you're never going it alone.

Tailored to Every Step of Your Journey.

New to the industry receive one-on-one coaching and business mentoring. A well-rounded foundation to starting your business is crucial to your success.

Tools & Resources You Need.

Dedicated accounting & support staff, Virtuoso tools, targeted marketing, air desk services, website program, and invoicing support.

A Robust Portfolio of Suppliers.

Each of our preferred vendors have been hand selected and are held to a high standard of service and product. We want only the best for our advisors.

Ongoing Business Development.

Learning never stops, so our continuous business development is crucial for staying competitive, adapting to change, and driving long-term success.

What you can expect:

3 months of interactive coaching with REAL people!
Hands-on coaching covering the technical aspects of booking travel.
Reliable support from the best staff in the industry!
A network of veteran advisors eager to offer tips and advice.
Business and marketing mentoring from seasoned professionals.
Advanced learning opportunities to expand your knowledge base.
A robust portfolio of preferred suppliers with top-tier commissions.
Top-tier commissions at 70-90%.
A dedicated no-maintenance website program.
In-House Air Desk Services.
Special supplier offers and FAMs (must be with Uniglobe at least 6 months to be eligible).
Productivity reports.
CRM and Invoicing tool.
Special CLIA pricing.
IATAN benefits (qualification required).
Special ASTA annual membership renewal pricing.
Special ASTA Global Conference pricing.

At the conclusion of the 3-month MentorU coaching program, agent participants should be able to:

Qualify a prospective client, research appropriate travel products and services, produce a recommended itinerary, prepare and deliver a presentation, and close the sale.
Generate 5 bookings.
Develop a prospects/client list with basic contact information and marketing codes.
Apply comprehensive understanding to implementation of host agency policies and procedures, technology, services, and operations.
Create and implement a marketing plan/calendar and simple business plan.
Complete educational training with several UTC preferred suppliers.

Program Details:

Initial fee of $668.00 which includes 3-month MentorU program & 1 year ASTA membership (a $79 savings).
Monthly fee of $60 starting at month 4. The Monthly Fee includes access to Virtuoso tools, VAX, Passport Online, Inc. website program, air desk services, and invoicing support.
70% commission split with the opportunity to graduate to a higher level. Commission adjusts to 80% at $100,000 in gross sales and 90% when $250,000 in gross annual sales is reached.
Booking will incur an $11 charge which will be waived for all car, direct hotel, DMC, and UTC Preferred Supplier bookings.

Please note: We can only host agents within the continental United States.

Our Luxury Travel Consortium

Virtuoso represents the best — and best connected — in luxury travel.

Virtuoso champions a global portfolio of the world’s finest hotels, cruise lines, destinations, and tour companies, partnering with vetted luxury travel agencies. This connection enables the curation of exceptional travel experiences worldwide. Diverse backgrounds, decades of experience, and unmatched passion for the travel industry and its advisors make Virtuoso the world’s leading travel network.

Stronger Together – Fully Supporting the Advisor Community

"The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), the world's leading association of travel professionals, is the global advocate for travel agencies, the travel industry and the traveling public. We champion ethical and traveler-friendly practices and policies at every level of government and throughout the travel and hospitality industry. Our members are all bound by a shared code of ethics." - Asta.org

Uniglobe Travel Center requires annual membership with ASTA, at a special partner rate of $169.00 for the first year, and $50 off annual renewals.

Since 1996, UTC has been a trusted leader in the travel industry, supporting hundreds of highly productive travel professionals. We provide essential tools and technology to help you run your business efficiently, along with expert coaching and mentoring for those passionate about learning the travel industry. As a Uniglobe Travel Center affiliate, you will benefit from unparalleled support, strong supplier relationships, and competitive commissions.

With over 20 years in the industry, Uniglobe is really a partner to my business. Most importantly it provides me the time and resources to do my business.

Nancy B.
Travel on Park

Uniglobe is a true family and extremely supportive to their members. Educational opportunities are always available from marketing plans to product education.

Susan R.
New Era Travel

I can't imagine a host agency where the other TA's are so willing to share and support each other. I can't imagine a host agency that would feel more like family than UTC does.

Allen S.
Travel World of Crosby

Everything you could want from your host agency! Personal 1-1 mentorship. For me, the most valuable tool, service, or feature - however you look at it. . . is UNITY!

Victor S.
Melo's Travel World

Uniglobe is the best!! I have been a travel advisor for over 18 years and have been with Uniglobe for over 15 years. I never regretted the decision to switch to Uniglobe.

Lavona L.
Lafayette Travel & Cruise

UTC guides you through the process of finding your niche, recommending supplier trainings, as well as teaching the ins and outs of running an organized agency.

Kate D.
Sandpiper Travel Company

Uniglobe acquired my former host. Life and my business got better from the very first day. Uniglobe has my back (and my back office) in ways I did not even know I would ever need.

Fred M.
Travel with Fred

Not only did Uniglobe help give us a great foundation in this industry, it gave us incredible connections to suppliers and peers that are honestly priceless.

David S.
Huckleberry Travel

I owe a lot to the staff, mentors, and supplier relationships. I love my team of personal contacts, and extended family of like-minded peers.

Amy F.
Epic Away Travel LLC

UTC staff are amazingly quick when a request is made. The Facebook group is welcoming and supportive. Finally, the vendor relationships are extensive and solid.

Duanne A.
Terminus World Travel, LLC

Uniglobe provides tools to learn from and share valuable experiences. We have an online collaborative forum where advisors generously provide advice and suggestions.

Lourdes M.
Passage to the Keys LLC

Supplier relationships are top-notch, allowing us to provide unparalleled service, and effectively resolve issues, where escalation is required.

Dana O.
No Worries Travel® LLC

I've been in travel since 1979, & with UTC since purchasing my agency in 2005. Amadeus put us in contact with Uniglobe and it worked out perfectly.

Jackie M.
SeeWee's Travel

I've been in the industry since 1975. In 2006 I read a Travel Weekly article about Uniglobe & reached out immediately. By the end of the call, I was part of the team.

Bobbie S.
Bobbie Smith Travel

I joined in 2001 and have been a proud member ever since. I initially joined for Sabre GDS support. But over the years, I’ve found UTC to be an amazing place for networking.

Phil S.
HE Travel