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.
The standard Dream Vacations franchise fee is $10,500, though you can finance starting at $3,500 down. That's just the entry cost. On top of that, you'll pay ongoing royalties of 1.5%–3% of your annual commissionable sales, plus a 1% marketing fee - every year, indefinitely.
At VacationLab, there are no fees to join, no fees annually and no royalties.
The franchise model gives you things a host agency doesn't like national brand recognition, a defined operational playbook, and centralized marketing.
However, in today's day this model is not really as important or necessary. With social media and the right training, advisors can easily build recognizable and repeatable business. And you can do that at VacationLab!
$10,500 franchise fee, ongoing royalties and annual marketing.
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
Large catalog of online courses and in-person training.
Cruises, vacation packages, all-inclusive resorts etc.
Franchise headquarters support; dedicated franchise support team; national brand marketing.
Centralized brand marketing; some lead programs through franchise systems.
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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!
Dream Vacations requires an initial franchise fee of $9,800–$10,500, with flexible financing available starting at $3,500 down. Ongoing royalty fees of 1.5%–3% of annual commissionable sales apply indefinitely, plus a 1% marketing fee. Veterans and certain groups receive discounts of up to 20%.
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.
Dream Vacations franchisees keep 100% of supplier commissions but pay 1.5%–3% in royalties plus 1% in marketing fees back to the franchisor on an ongoing basis. The franchise model also requires a minimum net worth of approximately $100,000 and liquid capital of around $50,000 to qualify.
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.
Dream Vacations provides a comprehensive 6-day initial training session and access to over 1,500 online courses as part of the franchise onboarding. Training covers operations, marketing and supplier relationships in depth.
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.
With 2,000+ franchisees nationwide, Dream Vacations has a large peer community and hosts annual franchise conferences. Franchisees operate within the Dream Vacations brand system and receive support from a dedicated franchise headquarters team.
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.
Dream Vacations provides centralized marketing materials and some lead-generation programs as part of the franchise package. Content is brand-controlled, which ensures consistency but limits individual advisor flexibility in how they communicate with clients.
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.
Dream Vacations franchisees access supplier relationships through World Travel Holdings' network and advisor travel discounts. Specific perks and opportunties are not readily disclosed on the site.
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!
