A 3-month mentorship program, combining virtual one-on-one and small group coaching.
MentorU is a 3-month guided program designed for professionals new to the travel industry who want to start strong. Over the course of the program, you’ll build a working business from the ground up; creating efficient workflows, developing client prospects from your own network, and learning how to work with top travel suppliers.
Our curriculum follows proven systems and complements the Virtuoso Advisor Learning Path, so every step you take is purposeful and practical. Your progress is measured by real results: hitting early sales milestones, working confidently within the Virtuoso platform, and having active bookings in motion by the time you finish.
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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.
MentorU is designed for aspiring travel advisors with an entrepreneurial mindset who are ready to build a successful travel business. This program is for those looking to turn their passion for travel into a professional career—not just book trips for friends and family.
You're changing careers and looking for more flexibility.
You want to own your own business.
You're passionate about travel and helping others.
You're willing to invest time into building a long-term career.
You have little or no travel industry experience.
Course 1: Welcome to Uniglobe!
Course 2: Legal Aspects of Owning a Travel Agency
Course 3: Land Based Suppliers & Partnerships
Course 4: Hotels & Preferred Programs
Course 5: Cruise Strategy & Preferred Partners
Course 6: Sales and Marketing
Course 7: The Booking Lifecycle: From Inquiry to Deposit
Course 8: The Client Experience: Beyond the Booking
Course 9: ClientBase Online Fundamentals
Course 10: Commission, Agent Reports, & Pay Days
Course 11: Intro to Group Travel
Course 12: Running a Business
Three months of interactive coaching and guidance from experienced industry professionals
Full access to the MentorU Academy, including 12 core courses
Business and marketing mentorship from seasoned advisors
Advanced learning opportunities to support long-term growth
A dedicated professional website program with no maintenance required
Access to UTC’s CRM platform (Tern) to manage leads, clients, and business activity
ClientBase Online access and training to support client relationship management
Integrated invoicing tools to streamline your booking and payment processes
Productivity and performance reporting to help you track your growth
Professional memberships: First year of ASTA membership and Virtuoso profile included ($500 combined value), plus preferred pricing for ASTA renewals, ASTA Global Conference, CLIA membership, and access to IATAN benefits (qualification required)
Preferred supplier network: Access to UTC’s curated portfolio of suppliers, competitive commissions (70–90%), exclusive offers, and supplier training to strengthen your product knowledge
Growth opportunities: Eligible advisors can access supplier FAM opportunities and additional experiences to expand their expertise (minimum six months with Uniglobe required)
Dedicated support from UTC’s internal team, including accounting and operational assistance
In-house Air Desk services
A collaborative community of experienced advisors who share insights, best practices, and industry knowledge
Ongoing support beyond MentorU to help you continue building your business
3-months of structured mentorship
Full MentorU Academy curriculum
Ongoing coaching and advisor support
Industry leading technology and tools
Professional memberships and exclusive industry benefits
*Please note: We can only host agents within the continental United States.*
Take our 'Exploring a Career as a Travel Agent' free course to see if being a travel advisor, and joining Uniglobe Travel Center as your host agency, is the right fit for you.
Free Course Outline:
1. History of the Travel Industry
2. What is the Perfect Path for You
3. Working with a Host: Finding the Right Fit
4. Start with Why - Clarifying Your Business
5. Entrepreneur vs. Hobbyist
6. It Takes More than a Passion for Travel
7. Professionalism and Ethics
8. Common Sense to Success
9. Recommended Steps to Complete before Joining a Host
Book a 1-1 call to learn more about Us.
*Please note: We can only host agents within the continental United States.*