“Laurie is incredibly good at her job. Her passion for this specialized industry is very visible and welcoming. There is no better company to be a part of where you are a person not a number!”  ~Amy W.

“I was new to this industry when I started, only having planned my own holidays and vacations. I have obtained so much knowledge and confidence through the training and support program that I feel like I’ve been doing this for years!  Our IC Director is there to answer any questions I have no matter how big or small.  Our team is filled with knowledgeable staff who support each other with answers to every question. I couldn’t have picked a better team to be a part of!” ~ Alex D.

“This is an amazing company and love working with honeymooners and wedding couples. It’s great to have the booking tools and training and all the support you need to be a great outside agent. What else can I say, I love my job and I sincerely love working for Romantic Planet Vacations!!” ~Linda K.

“I have had the privilege of knowing host agency owner, Laurie Keith, for the past eight years. Laurie’s overwhelming passion for travel and the success of her team of travel advisors is always top of mind. Her amazing business sense and knowledge of the market makes Laurie a leader in the destination wedding market. What makes her unique? So many things, but providing her team with quality wedding leads captured from dynamic marketing initiatives is definitely unique from any other host agency I know and one of the many reasons I have joined the team!” ~Liz S.

“This as a great Host Agency. From my experience I can attest to the company’s professionalism, exceptional training and managerial help. You will be in good hands joining this team. I love that I can reach out to other agents and they are there and willing to help. For me as a newbie to the travel industry, this company as been a great match for me. Look forward to you joining the team.” ~Judith. B

“This is definitely a first class organization. The culture is very positive and caring! Laurie (Founder & President) and our management team, are fantastic and excellent motivators. They are always there to support you whether you are a new travel agent just starting out or an experienced travel professional. The agents are also always there for you! The team atmosphere is first class and you always feel connected. The agency has excellent relations with suppliers and is very well respected amongst their peers in the industry. I’m glad that I am part of such an amazing Host Agency. It has allowed me continued success in my travel business allowing me to provide my clients with the most knowledgeable and excellent customer service!” ~Michele W.

Hard Work Pays Off! 

The team at The Travel Entrepreneur Academy is ecstatic to have earned one of the greatest achievements in the travel industry – the coveted 2021 Silver Magellan Award for Overall-Training Program!

About Us: The Travel Entrepreneur Academy offers award-winning virtual and live training courses for new-to-industry and established travel advisor professionals. It was founded by Laurie Keith, a leader and CEO in the Canadian travel industry for over 30 years. The Travel Entrepreneur Academy focuses on building the Travel Entrepreneur Mindset. Since opening in 2022, we have trained and guided hundreds of new Travel Entrepreneurs to not only to sell travel, but to flourish as a successful Travel Entrepreneur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doing this seminar can we book ticket and have access to sell?

The 3-hour in-person and 1-hour online class is your introduction on becoming a certified travel agent and what it takes to ensure that this is the right profession or side-gig for you. Thereafter, in order to legally sell travel in Ontario, you will need to pass the TICO exam. It’s quite easy and we’re here to guide you.

So then after would have to work a full time or a part time said I pass the test

It’s completely up to you. You can start part time until you get the hang of it or jump right in and make a full career change. That is up to you and your destiny. We just help give you the tools and knowledge to get you there and become a certified travel agent in Canada.

Is there anyone available to chat?

Yes certainly. Please feel free to Facebook message us, call us at 1-866-247-8123 during regular business hours or email at laurie@te-academy.net.

Do you have other dates or an online class?

Yes, all events are listed above including in-person and online. Please sign-up to be notified for the next event by clicking here.

Do the attendees automatically get “certified” after the training?

Selling travel is government regulated in some provinces so further training via the government’s websites are necessary for those provinces but we’ll go through all of this in the training event. We hope you can make it!

Fees and duration of course please

The cost is only $59 for a 3-hour  in-person course. The online version is complimentary (though not as comprehensive as the in-person event and does not include the workbook).

I am already a certified travel agent. Can I still attend?

Congratulations on your certification! Yes of course you can still attend. We will cover travel industry regulations and compensation, 5-steps of becoming a travel entrepreneur, benefits of working from home & setting up your home office, travel products including air, cruise, tour operators, hotels and more, exclusive booking technology and tools to make travel reservations, customer service tips and tricks and all attendees will receive a comprehensive Travel Entrepreneur Workbook and access to exclusive online learning material. Hopefully you will find this information useful to start off your career as a professional travel entrepreneur.

Are there any requirement for this training?
No, there are no requirements to attend this class. Just bring yourself and a passion to learn about this exciting career. We supply the workbook and the knowledge on how to become a certified travel agent. Thereafter it’s up to you what you’d like to do with that new-found knowledge. We hope to see you there!

There are no other costs to attend this class. However, to become a certified TICO travel agent (required by the government to sell travel), you’ll need to pass their exam (it’s easy and we’ll guide you how). The online exam cost is $35. Thereafter you could apply for a job as a travel agent or start your own travel business (side gig or full-time). Having your own business comes with operating expenses (marketing, insurance, home-office expenses, hosting fees, etc) but we show you ways on how you write them off against your income and how to budget for your business and get set up super inexpensively that will yield the most profits. It’s an exciting career and we hope you can make it to the class to learn more!