If you're exploring the world of home-based travel agent opportunities, you've probably come across the name Inteletravel. It's one of the most recognized names in independent travel — and for good reason. This post gives you a clear, complete look at what an Inteletravel agent is, what you can do as one, and how to become one through Ivy Lane.
Inteletravel: Company Background and Legitimacy
Inteletravel was founded in 1992 — before the internet made travel booking accessible to everyone. It built its business on the principle that professional, home-based travel agents could deliver better service and competitive pricing than most consumers could find on their own.
Today, Inteletravel is one of the largest host agencies in the world, providing the infrastructure, training, and supplier access for independent travel agents in the United States and internationally. The company is accredited with major industry organizations and maintains active partnerships with hundreds of travel suppliers.
This is not a startup. It's not an experiment. Inteletravel (https://www.inteletravel.com) has been in this business for more than 30 years.
What an Inteletravel Agent Can Book
As an Inteletravel agent, you have access to a comprehensive booking platform that covers virtually every category of travel.
Cruises: access to all major cruise lines including Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, MSC, Disney Cruise Line, and dozens of luxury and river cruise operators. Agents earn among the highest commissions in the travel industry on cruise bookings.
All-inclusive resorts: full access to resort brands including Sandals, Beaches, Club Med, Excellence Collection, Iberostar, and many more. Preferred partnerships often unlock elevated commission rates.
Hotels and accommodations: booking access across global hotel networks from boutique properties to major chains.
Vacation packages: bundled packages from operators like Apple Vacations, Funjet, Travel Impressions, and others. These often offer strong commissions and competitive all-in pricing for clients.
Disney vacations: Inteletravel agents are eligible to become Disney-specialized agents, one of the most loyal and bookable niches in the travel industry.
Group travel: group bookings for family reunions, destination weddings, corporate retreats, and church groups — often with bonus commission structures from suppliers.
How Agent Credentials and Supplier Access Work
One of the most valuable things Inteletravel provides is industry credentialing. These credentials are what identify you as a legitimate professional travel agent to suppliers — without them, you're just a consumer.
IATA (International Air Transport Association): the globally recognized accreditation for travel agencies. IATA credentials give agents access to airline booking systems and are recognized by suppliers worldwide.
IATAN (International Airlines Travel Agent Network): provides an IATAN ID card — a professional travel agent identification used to access agent rates at hotels, resorts, and with airlines.
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association): the cruise industry's professional body. CLIA certification and access give agents specialized training and preferred booking status with cruise lines.
These credentials take years and significant capital to acquire independently. Through Inteletravel, they come with your membership.
The Travel Discounts and Perks Agents Receive
This part surprises a lot of people. As an Inteletravel agent, you don't just earn money on travel — you also travel better and for less.
Agent benefits typically include discounted personal travel through agent rate programs at hotels, resorts, and cruise lines. There are also familiarization ("FAM") trips — deeply discounted or complimentary travel offered by suppliers to educate agents on their products.
Agents also benefit from complimentary or discounted stays at certain properties to help them understand what they're selling, plus reduced airline rates through agent fare programs.
These perks have real dollar value. Many Ivy Lane agents see a return on their initial investment just from the travel discounts they access personally before they've earned a single booking commission.
How Plannet Marketing Connects to Inteletravel
Inteletravel is the travel platform. Plannet Marketing is the business-building layer that allows you to build a team of Inteletravel agents and earn income from their activity.
If you only want to book travel, you can join Inteletravel through Plannet Marketing and use it purely as a booking business. If you also want to build a team and create residual income, the Plannet Marketing compensation plan gives you a structured way to do that.
Most agents on our Ivy Lane team do both — they book travel for clients while also introducing others to the opportunity.
How to Become an Inteletravel Agent Through Ivy Lane
The process is straightforward.
Step 1: Start with the overview. Watch the 15-minute info video at travelkingzcommunity.com. It explains both the Inteletravel platform and the Plannet Marketing income opportunity in plain language.
Step 2: Join through our team link. Register at plannetmarketing.com/ivylane2021. This connects your account to the Ivy Lane team, where you'll have access to our mentorship and community.
Step 3: Complete onboarding. After joining, you'll complete Inteletravel's onboarding process, activate your credentials, and get access to the full booking platform.
Step 4: Start booking. Your first bookings will usually come from people you already know. From there, you grow your client base and your team over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Inteletravel legit?
Yes. Inteletravel has been in operation since 1992 and is one of the largest host agencies for independent travel agents in the world. It holds legitimate industry credentials including IATA and IATAN accreditation, maintains supplier partnerships with major travel brands, and has provided the platform for hundreds of thousands of independent agents over its 30-year history.
How much does Inteletravel cost to join?
There is a startup fee and a monthly maintenance fee to join as an Inteletravel agent through Plannet Marketing. The exact current pricing is covered in the info video at travelkingzcommunity.com. The fees cover your access to the booking platform, industry credentials, training resources, and ongoing support.
What travel discounts do Inteletravel agents get?
Inteletravel agents have access to agent rate programs at hotels, resorts, and cruise lines — often substantially discounted from public pricing. They also have access to FAM (familiarization) trips offered by suppliers, reduced airline fares through agent programs, and complimentary or discounted stays at select properties. The exact discounts vary by supplier and are accessed through the Inteletravel platform and agent ID credentials.
What is the difference between Inteletravel and a traditional travel agency?
A traditional travel agency has a physical office, employed agents, and overhead costs that often make their pricing less competitive. Inteletravel operates as a host agency for independent, home-based agents — meaning you work as an independent contractor, from home, using Inteletravel's platform and credentials. This structure eliminates overhead and lets agents operate flexibly while still carrying full professional credentials and supplier access.
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