Features & Benefits
As the only marketing group dedicated to independent home-based travel agencies, NEST offers you an extensive slate of benefits to further grow your business:
- 100% support from your dedicated Business Analyst to boost your marketing and sales.
- Agencies maintain the true independence that they want, as we are an affiliation organization - not a franchise nor host agency.
- Agencies book directly with suppliers and receive 100% of commissions earned and 100% recognition as the agency of record.
- Higher commissions, delivering higher profits on every sale.
- Exclusive discounts, value-added amenities, and bonus commission opportunities to further increase competitiveness and profitability.
- Turnkey sales promotions as part of award-winning marketing campaigns.
- Sales tools to cultivate repeat & referral business, including our NEST Direct mail program, which offers 75 pieces at no charge.
- Privacy and confidentiality of your customer database; we do not require nor request access at any time.
- Booking technology for air, cruise, hotel, tour, transfers, insurance and activities to increase productivity and competitive advantages.
- No franchise fees: agencies keep 100% of sales with only a low annual affiliation fee.
- Connection to other NEST agencies via a private Facebook page, weekly email from your Business Analyst, networking opportunities, sharing of best practices, destination assistance and business-sitting support.
- NEST Educational Programs to enhance your professional development:
- Supplier Webinars
- Experiences In-country Trips
- Regional In-Person Trainings
- Annual Conferences
As a new member of NEST, I can confidently say that joining was one of the smartest decisions I’ve made for my travel business. Within my first week, I experienced firsthand the incredible value of their tools and support. The price reduction notification feature in the cruise booking section of TripXpress was a total game changer—it helped me look like a rock star to my clients! I’m excited for what’s ahead and truly feel like I’ve found the right partner to grow my business.
Travel Advisor, Sunsational Vacations