We are people who are well-versed in the fun and rigors of traveling. Our travel agency came together to help other people plan and book their dream vacations. The owners have over 20+ years of travel planning experience between them!
Welcome to Passports & Footprints Learning Academy!
We are so excited to begin this journey with you! Your success as a Travel Advisor will come down to three important things:
Completing your training and following the process
Having the drive and commitment to build your business
Your passion and love for travel
Our team is here to support you, answer questions, and help you succeed BIG in the travel industry. We want you to feel confident, prepared, and ready to soar!
Yes. One of the first things you need to do is create a dedicated business email for your travel business.
We strongly recommend including the agency name in your email address so you appear professional when communicating with clients and suppliers.
Your email format should look like:
firstname.passportsandfootprints@gmail.com
Example:
If you already have a Gmail account:
This email should be used for all Passports & Footprints business communication.
Yes. Every Travel Advisor will have a professional presence within our agency.
Please email your:
Your bio should introduce clients to you and your travel personality.
You can look at existing agent bios on our website for examples.
Your bio should be:
Please keep it around 3–4 sentences.
Before becoming fully onboarded, you must complete:
How do I complete the contract?
Please:
Complete and sign the W-9 form.
Please remember: You are joining Passports & Footprints as an Independent Contractor and Sole Proprietor.
Email completed documents to:
info@passportsandfootprints.com
Use your new business email account.
Subject line: Your Name
Example: Sue Smith
The FAM Etiquette Agreement outlines expectations and professional guidelines when participating in supplier trips, familiarization opportunities, and industry experiences.
Please sign and return this document to:
There are two required payments:
One-Time Setup Fee: https://buy.stripe.com/3cI9AS8jYfGF5mt339bsc0A
$200
This covers your onboarding setup, insurance, and agency-related setup requirements.
Monthly Agency Fee: https://buy.stripe.com/aFa3cu7fUdyx7uB9rxbsc0B
$50/month
This must be paid to move forward
To receive commissions, you must complete the direct deposit form.
Please complete Direct Deposit Form: https://www.jotform.com/form/223394994172163
This allows Passports & Footprints to properly pay your earned commissions.
Travel Leaders is our agency consortium that provides additional supplier relationships, resources, and industry benefits.
You will need to register under Passports & Footprints using your new business email account.
https://agentprofiler.travelleaders.com/registration.aspx?asi=885405)
Travel Joy is our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
This is where you will manage your travel business.
You will use Travel Joy to:
You must sign up for Travel Joy it is $15.00 per month
Travel Joy is a separate monthly subscription paid directly by you.
The cost is: $15/month
Please email info@passportsandfootprints.com for the company link
All agency communication should come from your new business email account.
This helps keep your personal and business communication separate and creates a professional experience.
We encourage questions!
Please complete the training materials first, then send us any questions you have.
Our goal is to make sure you feel confident and prepared.
Starting a career in travel is exciting, and there is so much opportunity in this industry!
Do not feel overwhelmed. We are here to guide you through each step.
Welcome to the Passports & Footprints family!
Go – Explore – Discover!
IMPORTANT: You must complete supplier registration before booking any client travel.
You cannot skip this step. Taking the time now to complete all supplier registrations will ensure you are prepared when your first client is ready to book.
Each travel supplier requires Travel Advisors to have their own account before they can access rates, make reservations, earn commissions, and receive advisor benefits.
Completing your supplier registrations now ensures that when a client comes to you ready to travel, you are prepared to immediately assist them.
YES!
You are required to register with ALL suppliers listed on our Supplier Sheet.
This is a mandatory step of onboarding.
Completing every supplier registration allows you to:
You cannot book travel until this step is complete.
The Supplier Sheet contains a list of our approved suppliers along with descriptions and helpful information for quick reference.
This document is your resource when setting up supplier accounts and learning who each supplier serves.
The CLIA number identifies our agency and connects you to Passports & Footprints.
This number helps suppliers recognize you as part of our agency and ensures commissions are properly associated with us.
Our CLIA number:
00041282
Use the following information when supplier forms request agency details:
Business Name:
Passports & Footprints
Address:
3709 Walden Dr.
McKinney, TX 75071
Phone:
(214) 762-2353
Website:
www.passportsandfootprints.com
Business Email:
info@passportsandfootprints.com
CLIA Number:
00041282
Agency Consortium:
Travel Leaders
No.
Travel Advisors must follow Seller of Travel laws and registration requirements.
Currently, Passports & Footprints is not registered to sell travel to residents of:
You cannot sell travel to residents of these states until our agency obtains the required registrations.
Selling travel where a license is required without proper registration can result in penalties.
Violations may carry penalties of up to $5,000.
Always verify your client’s residency before accepting a booking.
No.
U.S.-based Travel Advisors cannot sell travel to Canadian residents.
Canadian Travel Advisors are required to complete their own requirements, including the TICO exam, and serve residents within Canada.
You may begin booking once you have:
Once everything is complete, you are ready to start building your travel business!
Yes!
Our company receives travel inquiries and leads, and we love sharing opportunities with our agents.
To qualify for agency leads, you must:
Once your onboarding is complete, you may become eligible to receive leads.
Our normal availability is:
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Please note:
Weekend availability varies.
We will respond when we are available.
Before reaching out, please follow these steps:
Step 1:Review the training materials you have already received.
Step 2:Visit the supplier training pages and review their resources.
Many supplier questions can be answered through their training materials and advisor websites.
Step 3:Check supplier social media pages and updates.
Step 4:Ask your fellow agents in the WhatsApp group.
Our agent community is a great resource, and the owners are also part of the group.
Step 5:
If you still need help, email:
info@passportsandfootprints.com
Please provide detailed information about your question so we can assist you quickly.
Complete your supplier registrations now — you will thank yourself later!
Being fully set up means that when a client reaches out, you can confidently say:
“Yes, I can help you book that trip!”
We are so excited to watch you grow in this industry.
The opportunities are incredible, and the sky truly is the limit!
Welcome to the next step of your travel journey.
Go – Explore – Discover!
Passports & Footprints Owners
Treva Tribit
Jennifer Sorrells
Bespoke luxury travel crafted around your world. Based in McKinney, Texas.
PHONE: 214-762-2353
OFFICE: McKinney, Texas, United States
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