{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fbb76b0d8-9f3f-4238-9553-01f9605da7e5","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Agencies Change Commission? Getting Listed on HAR? What To Consider in Change of Host Agency?\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/bb76b0d8-9f3f-4238-9553-01f9605da7e5\"></iframe>","title":"Agencies Change Commission? Getting Listed on HAR? What To Consider in Change of Host Agency?","description":"In episode 139 Steph chats with April Swales of Uniglobe Travel center and they answer questions from you, our awesome HAR community. \n\n1.\tCan 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\u2019t 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. \u2013 Lori S.\n\n2. \tHow do I have my agency added to Host Agency Reviews? \u2014Jamie W.\n\n3.\tI 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? \u2014Anonymous\n\n\nTODAY\u2019S RESOURCES:\n\nhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/independent-travel-agent-contracts (10 things to look for in your host agency contract)\n\nhttp://pestronk.com/ (Travel attorney Mark Pestronk\u2019s website)\n\nhttps://www.travelweekly.com/Mark-Pestronk (Mark Pestronk\u2019s Travel Weekly column)\n\nhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/travel-industry-lawyer-list (List of travel industry specific attorneys) \n\nhello@hostagencyreviews.com (Who to email to get your free host agency profile set up)\n\nhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/host-agency-commission-plan-comparison-calculator (Data on average host commission splits and more)\n\nhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/page/travel-advisor-research-reports/ (HAR\u2019s annual research reports have loads of data on commission splits, earnings, specialties and more)\n\nhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/blog/tips-on-how-to-find-the-best-travel-host-agency (Article on how to find the best host travel agency for you. The comparison checklist sheet is really helpful!)\n\nhttps://hostagencyreviews.com/page/HW-coffeespot (Register for Uniglobe\u2019s CoffeeSpot during Host Week! Friday, Feb 2nd, 12pm ET/11am CT/10am MT/ 9am PT)","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f1088868-1552-485d-b60a-b4dacfe8fb14/artworks-etsu3j0zwycjdqqw-5dvmiq-t3000x3000.jpg"}