As consumers prioritize travel and the customized counsel they receive from booking through advisors, TRAVELSAVERS is growing accordingly, with agencies opting to affiliate with the network.

TRAVELSAVERS now has 1,600 home offices, with four affiliates joining this year. Those new agencies represent an additional $43.4 million in preferred partner sales. TRAVELSAVERS revealed the expansion at its Travel Market conference, taking place June 4 to 7 at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando.

TRAVELSAVERS’s growth coincides with overall industry increases. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council, travel is a $11.7 trillion industry today – an unprecedented high. 

At the same time, travel has become a consumer priority in spite of any economic headwinds. KMPG reports that 58 percent of consumers plan to travel this summer, up from 55 percent last year. They will spend 13 percent more on summer travel this year than last, according to Deloitte.

Those travelers are increasingly booking with travel advisors. Travel agencies are a $518.8 billion business, according to Future Market Insights. Approximately 25 percent of leisure travelers book through a consultant, reports Gitnux. The top reason travelers seek out advisors is personalized advice, cited by 78 percent.

“Travel agencies are looking for a network that will help them attract their share of this growing industry pie,” said Nancy Bennett, TRAVELSAVERS Senior Vice President, Global Sales. “Our high level of personalized support helps agencies get the most out of our programs and tools. Advisors see how our marketing, technology and lead-generation initiatives boost their business. We’re delighted to give even more agencies this opportunity to thrive by joining our family.”

The TRAVELSAVERS difference includes unique programs, resources and tools to help affiliates reach new levels of success. Protected territories grant agencies a designated area to receive leads and clients exclusively. The Business Analyst team partners closely with agencies to increase revenues and work more efficiently. TRAVELSAVERS also offers profit-sharing opportunities, connections to the industry’s finest suppliers, lead generation, award-winning marketing, proprietary technology, niche programs, and events and educatio