Here at VacationLab, our mission is simple. We help travel advisors grow, succeed and enjoy what they do. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, and we got here by staying transparent, offering support and giving our advisors the tools they need to shine.
Below are the three pillars that make VacationLab such an amazing place for travel agents worldwide.
Once you join us, you will have access to weekly team meetings, our legendary Advisor Academy and calls with other travel agents. Have a question? You can schedule a call with the CEO at any time and he will be happy to help you. Our sister website, Famvia, also provides more than 3,000 free guides, reviews and FAQs from the most popular travel destinations in the world, which will support your growth and help you build a strong client base.
VacationLab offers new webinars and courses every month that are created just for you and remain available for life. We also have a social media wizard (hi, Sofia!) who will be happy to set up a call with you. All of this is here to help you get started and develop your expertise in the way that works best for you.
We do not charge entry fees or monthly fees, and we never will. At VacationLab, you start at a 70% commission split and it only goes up from there. We pay on time, stay transparent and make sure your contracts and payments are always clear and straightforward.
Here's how Avoya's Live Leads work: Avoya sends you a client who is ready to book. In exchange for that lead, the commission split on that booking flips with Avoya Travel retaining a significant portion. Some industry reviews put that split at 70% to Avoya and 30% to the advisor (exact split is not disclosed officially on their site), essentially trading commission for client acquisition.
It's a nice program without any extra costs associated, but definitely something to consider that you'll be giving up a lot of $$$ potentially.
Avoya's cost structure has several layers to go through in this comparison with a $495 startup fee plus a $79 license fee upfront. Monthly fees around $49 apply, though these can be waived if you earn $1,000+ in gross commissions in the prior month. Their Elite 100 program costs $399/month and requires $50,000 in departed commission in the prior 12 months to qualify.
At VacationLab, there are zero fees of any kind at any level! Your first booking and your thousandth booking cost the same to access: nothing.
$495 startup fee + $79 license fee; ~$49/month as of June 2026.
No entry or monthly fees ever, and you start at a minimum of 70% commission.
30+ hours of training courses and free travel agent guides for over a dozen destinations
Disney and theme parks, sure, but also cruises and beach resorts, with multiple guides about each one.
Weekly meetings, private calls with the CEO, travel dashboard, dedicated webinars
Famvia, our sister website with thousands of curated guides and reviews for your guests to browse
Several programs for learning if you are a new advisor.
Cruises, vacation packages, all-inclusive resorts.
A tech platform is mentioned but nothing specific disclosed online.
Up to you to source and create content for your guests.
Short on time?
If you want the highest commissions and want to sell theme parks, cruises, beach resorts... basically all destinations and trips, VacationLab is your best choice!
Avoya Travel charges a $495 startup fee plus a $79 license fee at enrollment. Monthly fees of approximately $49 apply, but these are waived for any month in which the advisor earns $1,000 or more in gross commissions. The Elite 100 program, which provides 100% commission on personal bookings, costs an additional $399/month and is only available to advisors who have earned $50,000+ in departed commission in the prior 12 months.
VacationLab has zero entry fees and no monthly costs. Zero. Nothing. Nada. You don’t pay to join us, and we are more than happy to help you succeed as a travel agent and build a strong client base. As we said before, your success is our success, so we always have each other’s back. We also pay on time, and any questions about contracts or payments can be discussed with the CEO whenever you like.
Avoya's commission structure depends on the booking source. For bookings made from Avoya's Live Leads, the split heavily favors Avoya with advisors receiving approximately 30% of the commission while Avoya retains around 70%, as compensation for the client acquisition cost. For personal clients on a standard plan, advisors receive approximately 80%. Elite 100 members ($399/month) keep 100% on personal bookings.
At VacationLab, we keep things simple and transparent. Every travel agent who joins starts with at least a 70% commission, and experienced agents can earn even more. With time and a growing client base, you can increase your earnings up to 90%, all with no entry or monthly fees.
Avoya offers structured training for new advisors through Avoya Travel Academy but no specifics regarding specific courses or lessons is disclosed on their site.
At VacationLab, we offer over 30 hours of self-paced courses you can watch online, along with monthly courses, weekly team meetings and webinars covering a variety of topics. We also provide specialized courses, like social media-focused training, and you can always set up a call with our CEO, our social media expert, or other travel agents.
Avoya has a large network of agents and hosts annual events. Specifics regarding their community and events and ways to connect are not mentioned online.
Being a travel agent should be fun, and you should know who’s part of your family. At VacationLab, we have a private Slack channel running all day and team calls more than once a week, with the CEO present and ready to answer your questions. You can also set up calls with our content creator, social media expert, or fellow travel agents. Need a guide focused only on luxury resorts at Disney World? Talk to us, and we’ll get it done in no time so you can share it with your guests. After all, we’re here to help each other.
Avoya provides marketing tools and some lead-generation materials as part of their platform.
VacationLab does things differently. We have a sister website called Famvia that is entirely dedicated to travelers and content. We offer more than 3,000 free guides, reviews and FAQs covering the most popular theme parks, cruises and beach resorts in the world. Have a client who wants to go on a Celebrity Cruises vacation? Send them our planning, dining and room guides, most of which are around 2000 words and packed with helpful information and details. We also have curated reviews of top cruise ships, resorts and theme park rides, with ratings and clear pros and cons for each one. Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure received a perfect 10 out of 10, and the same goes for Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios. Curious to see what else earned a perfect score? Well, we will not spoil that here.
Avoya Travel does not disclose specific perks for new advisor or oppotunities for existing advisors to learn and grow.
At VacationLab, we offer not only the best experiences for your guests, but also the best benefits for travel agents. You have the opportunity to access special deals for your guests and save on your own personal travel. On top of that, we run giveaways from time to time and offer a perk called Tier Skip. Every month, we select three special travel suppliers, and you can earn bonus commission and prizes when you sell them. For example, if you are earning 70% commission and the travel supplier of the month is Disney World, selling Disney World vacations could give you 75% or more in commission. Yes, that’s definitely a great way to boost your income!
