Global Travel International

What Global Travel International does

Global Travel International, operating through its legal entity Rezervco, LLC and the brand GlobalTravel.com, is a U.S.-based travel distribution platform founded in 1994 by Michael Gross and Randy Warren. The company enables individuals to operate as independent home-based travel agents by enrolling in tiered membership subscriptions (ITA Silver, Gold, and Platinum, priced from $199 to $399 annually) that grant access to an all-in-one booking platform, a personalized agent-branded website, client management tools, CLIA and ARC credentials, and a structured training curriculum delivered through GlobalTravel.com University and Global Tutor Training On-Demand. Members earn up to 90% commission on travel bookings and access discounts of up to 70% on hotels and cruises through preferred supplier relationships with brands such as Disney, major hotel chains, car rental companies, and Carnival Cruise Lines. As of January 2025, Global Travel reports approximately $124M in annual sales across 10,000+ independent travel advisors serving 200+ worldwide destinations, with regulatory licensure as a Seller of Travel in Florida (FLSOT #42404) and California (CA #2043947-40), and membership sales restricted in Iowa and Indiana.

The business model combines recurring subscription revenue from membership fees with transaction-based commission revenue on bookings routed through the platform. The go-to-market is community-led: existing agents recruit new members via a Quick Cash Bonus program of up to $100 per referral, and the company supplements this with direct-to-consumer website enrollment (globaltravel.com, enroll.globaltravel.com) and phone sales (1-800-250-7912). Distribution to end travelers is accomplished through the independent agent network, each of whom markets and books travel to their own client base. The company recently expanded its product surface with the July 2024 launch of the ELEVATE paid training program ($45/month or $495/year) and a new agent-only website, alongside the operationalization of a Carnival Cruise Lines partnership. Operationally, Global Travel is a privately held, founder-led firm with no disclosed outside funding, no acquisitions, and no subsidiaries; it has been recognized by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Inc. Magazine, and holds a 4.8/5.0 Shopper Approved rating (94% four- and five-star reviews).

Name

Global Travel International

Legal name

Rezervco, LLC

Website

https://globaltravel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Global Travel International is a U.S. host agency that sells tiered memberships to 10,000+ independent home-based travel agents, providing them an all-in-one booking platform, training, supplier credentials, and up to 90% commission on travel bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agent Membership Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Travel Agencies (56151)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Travel Subscription, Membership & Deal Clubs (THAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Travel agent membership
• Home-based travel agency
• Travel booking platform
• Travel agent training
• Travel commission program

Headquarters

HQ city

Maitland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Global Travel earns revenue through tiered annual/monthly membership subscriptions. ITA Silver at $29.95/month or $199/year, ITA Gold at $39.95/month or $299/year, and ITA Platinum at $49.95/month or $399/year. Additional add-ons include Pro-Bundle ($25/month after trial), Travel Agent ID Card ($49/year), and Elevate Training ($45/month or $495/year).
2. Travel Commissions: Agents earn commissions on all travel bookings (hotels, cruises, car rentals, tours, travel insurance). Commission split up to 90% for agents, based on maximum 10% standard commissionable amount from travel suppliers. Company retains a portion of commissions through its consolidated booking volume.
3. Referral Bonuses: Quick Cash Bonus of up to $100 when agents refer new Members to GlobalTravel.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Travel International operates a membership-based platform that enables individuals to become home-based independent travel agents. Members receive an all-in-one booking platform, client management tools, training resources, and access to industry credentials (CLIA, ARC). Members earn up to 90% commission on travel bookings (hotels, cruises, car rentals, tours, vacation packages) and access up to 70% discounts on hotels and cruises through the company's negotiated supplier relationships across 200+ worldwide destinations.

Product overview

Global Travel International operates as a home-based travel agent business platform offering a tiered membership model (Silver, Gold, Platinum) that provides independent travel advisors with access to an all-in-one booking platform, client management tools, and personalized travel reservation websites. The ecosystem includes training resources through GlobalTravel.com University and Global Tutor Training On-Demand, plus supplementary offerings like Pro-Bundle, Travel Agent ID Card Plus Digital Access, and the new Elevate Training program. Members earn commissions up to 90% on bookings while accessing discounts up to 70% on hotels and cruises through the company's negotiated supplier relationships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ITA Silver Membership
• ITA Gold Membership
• ITA Platinum Membership
• Pro-Bundle Subscription
• Travel Agent ID Card Plus Digital Access
• Elevate Training Program
• GlobalTravel.com University
• New Agent-Only Website
• Hotel Group Booking System

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 70% on cruises and hotels compared to standard retail prices
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered key and core.

• Carnival Cruise LineskeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 June 2024Global partnership with Carnival Cruise Lines highlighted through agent success stories. Calvin R., Carnival's Key Accounts Director, represents the partnership. Agents receive commission on Carnival bookings and access to exclusive offers.
• Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobalTravel.com is recognized by CLIA, the world's largest cruise industry trade association. Once qualified, GlobalTravel.com endorses agent acquisition of CLIA cards and credentials.
• Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobalTravel.com is recognized by ARC, enabling the company to provide agents with access to airline booking and commission settlement services.
• Preferred Travel Suppliers (Disney, Hotels, Car Rentals, Cruise Lines)keyGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobalTravel.com's powerful network of 10,000+ travel advisors results in strong buying power with exclusive booking offers through major travel brands including Disney, major hotel chains, car rental companies, and cruise lines.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nexion Travel Group: Nexion is a host travel agency providing independent agents with back-office support, supplier access, commission processing, and training. It competes for the same pool of aspiring and experienced home-based travel agents that Global Travel targets.
• OutsideAgents: OutsideAgents is a host travel agency offering independent travel agents access to preferred supplier commissions, booking tools, and training resources. Its membership-based model and focus on entrepreneurial home-based agents position it as a direct competitor to Global Travel.
• Travel Planners International: Travel Planners International is a host travel agency providing independent contractors with booking access, supplier commissions, and training resources. Its direct recruitment of home-based travel agents makes it a structural peer to Global Travel International.
• Dream Vacations / CruiseOne: Dream Vacations (formerly CruiseOne) is a home-based travel franchise network owned by World Travel Holdings, specializing in cruise and vacation sales through independent agents. It competes with Global Travel for aspiring travel advisors, particularly in the cruise vertical Global Travel highlights through its Carnival partnership.
• Avoya Travel: Avoya Travel is a home-based travel agent network that recruits independent advisors and provides them with booking technology, training, and supplier relationships. Its leveraged purchasing model and agent-centric approach make it a close structural peer to Global Travel International.
• InteleTravel: InteleTravel is a direct competitor operating as a home-based travel agent host agency with tiered membership plans and a similar model of independent advisors booking travel through a centralized platform. It mirrors Global Travel's value proposition around training, supplier access, and commission splits for aspiring travel agents.
• KHM Travel Group: KHM Travel Group is a host travel agency supporting independent agents with training, supplier relationships, and back-office support. It is comparable to Global Travel as a smaller-scale competitor pursuing the same home-based agent recruitment and development model.

Others

• Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA): CLIA is the industry's largest cruise trade association, providing agent credentials that Global Travel's advisors acquire. While not a commercial peer, CLIA sets certification standards that influence host agency value propositions and represents an ecosystem dependency.

Broad incumbents

• Expedia Group: Expedia Group is a dominant OTA that competes indirectly with Global Travel's advisors by offering consumer-direct booking platforms. While not a direct competitor in the host agency space, it shapes the broader landscape that pressures independent advisor commissions and supplier relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/globaltravel
• Instagraminstagram.com/globaltravelagenc
• Xx.com/globaltravel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-travel-international

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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