In episode 139 Steph chats with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel center and they answer questions from you, our awesome HAR community.

Questions :

1. Can an agency change your commission level without notifying you or sending you a new contract to sign? Shouldn't there be some kind of agreement or acknowledgement from the agent before that happens? What if a host changes to a monthly fee -- shouldn’t there be a new contract or the option to leave and take your business? My partner and I are experiencing this and could use some advice. – Lori S.

2. How do I have my agency added to Host Agency Reviews? —Jamie W.

3. I currently have a host agency, but I'm starting to look around. I have a few subagents under me. What are the average commission splits out there? I'm at 80%. What things are typically included in the host fee? —Anonymous

TODAY’S RESOURCES:

• (10 things to look for in your host agency contract)
• (Travel attorney Mark Pestronk’s website)
• (Mark Pestronk’s Travel Weekly column)
• (List of travel industry specific attorneys)
• [email protected] (Who to email to get your free host agency profile set up)
• (Data on average host commission splits and more)
• (HAR’s annual research reports have loads of data on commission splits, earnings, specialties and more)
• (Article on how to find the best host travel agency for you. The comparison checklist sheet is really helpful!)
• (Register for Uniglobe’s CoffeeSpot during Host Week! Friday, Feb 2nd, 12pm ET/11am CT/10am MT/ 9am PT)