Company Details
Founded
1974
Host Type
Hybrid (Host & Travel Agency)
Franchise
Currently Accepting
Beginner Agents, Experienced Agents
Accepts Agents in
USA
# of Contractors
200
# of Agencies
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Members US
—
Members Canada
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Members w/storefront
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Members home-based
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Annual Sales
$17.5 million
Languages Spoken
English
Business Attributes
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Network Sales
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Profile Updated
07/10/2024
GDS
Amadeus
Consortia
Accreditations
ARC, CLIA, IATA
Members of
ASTA, PATH
Seller of Travel
California, Florida
E&O Insurance Included
Focuses
Adventure, Cruise, Disney, Leisure, Luxury, Honeymoon/DWs, FITs
Program Details
Ticketing Service for non-GDS Agents
Minimum Sales Requirement
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Required to use Franchise Brand
Charge for Ticketing
Lead Program
Lead Belongs to
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Charge for Leads
Education Program
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Allows Sub-agents
Pricing & Commission
Franchise Start Up Fee
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Military/Veteran discounts
Accreditation Number Required
Start Up Fee
$175
Location Requirement
Storefront, Home-based
Annual Fee
$100
Monthly Fee
—
Commission Split Range
70% to 80%
Frequency of Commission Payments
Monthly
Method of Payment
Check, Direct Deposit
Technology & Tools
Marketing Programs
Direct Mail, Social Media Tools
Leisure Tools
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Corporate Tools
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Commission Tracking
Itinerary Builder
Forms and Templates
CRM
Website Program
Accounting
Booking Tool
Analytics
Payment Solutions
About LTA Central
LTA Central/ International Tours of Houston has been in business since 1974. For home based travel agents looking to join, there is a $175 one-time start up fee per agent. We also have a $100 annual renewal fee that is refundable if the home based agent has earned more than $600 in commissions during the previous year with the company. Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance is not included in the program but can be added for an additional $100.
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