Summary
Technology: Advisor portal, @fora.travel email, CRM, booking and itinerary tools
Training: Full onboarding, 900+ on-demand lessons, 25hrs/week live trainings
Suppliers: 8k+ preferred partnerships, negotiated commission rates, VIP client perks
Insurance: E&O insurance included
Support: Forum, in-house support team, sidekick, live support sessions, commission processing & handling
Not included: Leads (until Pro), guaranteed income, laptop/internet, paid advertising
Technology
Tool | Description |
Advisor portal | Your central workspace—bookings, client records, commission tracking, and tools all in one place |
@fora.travel email | Professional Google Workspace email address (e.g. jane.smith@fora.travel) |
CRM | Built-in client relationship management to track trips, preferences, and communication history |
Booking engine | Access to 175,000+ hotels, cruises, tours, and more |
Bookable quote | Send clients a live-priced proposal with a direct booking link—they confirm and pay on their own time |
Itinerary builder | Create polished, visual trip proposals to share with clients |
Commission dashboard | Track pending and paid commissions in real time |
Training & education
Resource | Description |
Essentials course | Core onboarding (~3 hours); most advisors finish within their first week |
On-demand training | 900+ video lessons (and growing) |
Live training | 25+ hours/week of Zoom programming |
Weekly cohorts | Small group onboarding sessions for new advisors |
Supplier education | Webinars, product training, certifications |
Destination trainings | City and region-level deep dives |
Knowledge base | SOPs, templates, booking guides, FAQs |
Supplier relationships & commission
Benefit | Description |
Preferred partnerships | Access to Fora's negotiated supplier relationships |
7,200+ preferred partner hotels | Exclusive rates, upgrades, resort credits, VIP amenities |
Luxury programs | Virtuoso, Signature, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, Marriott STARS/Luminous, Hyatt Privé, Hilton Impresario, and more |
Commissionable bookings | Hotels, cruises, tours, DMCs, flights, transportation, packages, activities, travel insurance, homes & villas. |
Marketing & business support
Resource | Description |
Advisor profile | Public-facing landing page on foratravel.com |
Email templates | Mailchimp-compatible templates |
Social templates | Content for marketing |
Monthly sales kit | Curated trends and shareable content |
Canva assets | Design resources |
Magic articles | Professionally written travel content published under your name/branding |
Branding guidance | Brand guidelines and messaging frameworks |
Community & support
Resource | Description |
Forum | Fora's community app with destination intel and advisor advice |
WhatsApp groups | Location-specific channels for real-time questions |
Local Fora chapters | In-person communities in 18 cities around the world |
Annual conference (Live Forum) | In-person event for advisors |
Live support sessions | Direct access to Fora's HQ teams across Cruise, Flights, Groups, and more |
Supplier BDM access | Direct contact with supplier business development managers |
Sidekick | AI chatbot on portal that is trained on all of our help center articles and 900+ lessons |
Fora support team | Our in-house support team available to you from 9AM-6PM daily |
Legal & administrative
Service | Description |
E&O Insurance | $3 million annual limit, $10,000 deductible, underwritten by Berkshire Hathaway |
Seller-of-travel (SOT) compliance | Some states require travel businesses to register — Fora's registrations cover most advisors (CA, FL, HI, IA, NV, WA) |
IATA access | Book using Fora's IATA number |
Commission processing | Fora handles supplier invoicing and payouts |
E&O insurance conditions
E&O (Errors & Omissions) insurance protects you if a client claims a professional mistake caused them financial harm. Coverage requires clear Fora affiliation in client-facing materials. For full coverage details and conditions, see Am I Covered by E&O Insurance.
What is NOT included
Item | Notes |
Provided leads | Not until Pro status ($100k in bookings) |
Free travel | No automatic perks; FAM trips for Pro+ advisors |
Guaranteed income | Commission-based; no guarantees |
Done-for-you marketing | You execute your own marketing |
Laptop/phone/internet | Your responsibility |
Paid advertising | Your budget if you choose |
Conferences/events | Optional and self-funded |
Third-party tools | Advanced CRM, website builders, etc. |
Accounting/tax prep | Your responsibility |
Additional insurance | Beyond included E&O coverage |
FAQs
Can I use my own email instead of @fora.travel?
You can use a separate business or personal email for client communication, but bookings and supplier communications should use your @fora.travel email for proper tracking.
When do I get access to everything?
Immediately after completing membership signup and payment.
Is everything free after the membership fee?
The membership fee covers everything listed in "What's Included." Optional expenses (advertising, conferences, third-party tools) are additional but not necessary.
Do I need to buy additional software?
No. All required tools are provided. You may choose to add optional third-party tools for specific needs.
Is the community active?
Yes. Thousands of advisors share advice, answer questions, and collaborate across Forum.