Travel professionals can have access to industry benefits and opportunities, but travel discounts shouldn’t be the primary reason someone decides to become an agent.
For example, 407&Beyond identifies access to a CLIA ID card as one potential professional benefit, which can provide industry recognition and access to certain travel-related benefits. Eligibility and individual supplier benefits can vary.
More importantly, becoming a 407&Beyond agent means taking responsibility for building and operating a travel business. Agents market themselves, develop clients, prepare quotes, manage reservations, continue learning, and provide service throughout their clients’ vacation-planning process.
If your primary goal is simply to travel more cheaply, becoming a travel advisor probably isn’t the right reason to apply. We’re looking for people who are genuinely interested in serving clients and building a business in the travel industry.