When people ask what makes Oasis Travel Network different, the conversation usually starts with commission, technology, or marketing. While those are all important pieces of the puzzle, one of the things I’m most proud of is our commitment to education.
The travel industry is always changing. Suppliers launch new products, technology evolves, and travelers’ expectations continue to grow. That’s why we believe learning shouldn’t stop after onboarding. Whether you’re brand new to the industry or have been selling travel for twenty years, there’s always something new to learn.
Our goal has never been to simply teach advisors how to book travel. We want to help them build businesses they’re proud of.
Building Confidence from Day One
Starting a career in travel can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of suppliers, countless destinations, new technology, marketing, sales, and everything in between. It can be hard to know where to begin.
That’s exactly why we recently launched our New to Travel Program.
Instead of leaving new advisors to figure it all out on their own, we’ve created a structured learning path that walks them through the fundamentals of building a successful travel business. From industry basics and supplier education to marketing, business development, and the tools they’ll use every day, new advisors have a roadmap they can actually follow.
More importantly, they have a team behind them every step of the way.
Education Isn’t a One-Time Event
One thing I hear from advisors all the time is that they’re worried the learning will stop once they finish onboarding.
At OTN, that’s really when it begins.
Every week, we host daily supplier webinars and ongoing supplier panels, giving our advisors direct access to some of the industry’s leading cruise lines, tour operators, hotel brands, destination partners, and travel insurance providers.
These sessions aren’t just about hearing what’s new. They’re an opportunity to ask questions, hear real-world advice, and learn directly from the people behind the products our advisors are selling every day.
The more confident an advisor feels about what they’re recommending, the better experience they can create for their clients.
We Teach Business, Not Just Travel
Anyone can memorize destinations or supplier promotions.
Building a successful travel business takes a lot more than that.
That’s why our education covers topics like:
- Marketing and social media
- Business development
- Sales techniques
- Technology and productivity tools
- Travel insurance education
- Client communication
- Industry trends and best practices
We want our advisors to understand not only what they’re selling, but how to grow a business that continues to thrive year after year.
Some of the Best Learning Happens Between Sessions
Don’t get me wrong. Our webinars are fantastic.
But some of the best conversations happen after the webinar ends.
Whether it’s during one of our supplier panels, at a regional event, during an OTN conference, or simply chatting with another advisor, our members are constantly learning from one another.
That’s one of my favorite things about the OTN community.
Our advisors celebrate each other’s wins, share ideas, answer questions, and genuinely want to help one another succeed. You can’t always teach that in a presentation, but it makes a huge difference.
Investing in Our Advisors
Education isn’t something we offer because we feel like we should. It’s something we invest in because we know it helps our advisors build stronger businesses.
When advisors continue learning, they become more confident. They serve their clients better, have stronger supplier relationships, embrace new technology, and continue growing their businesses long after their first booking.
As OTN’s Vice President of Member Services Tiffany Grant often says:
“Education isn’t something you complete. It’s something you continue. When we invest in our advisors’ knowledge, we’re investing in their confidence, their businesses, and ultimately the experiences they create for every client they serve.”
At Oasis Travel Network, we’re committed to making sure our advisors always have access to the education, resources, and support they need to keep growing.
Because when our advisors succeed, so do their clients. And that’s what it’s all about.
Learn more about Oasis Travel Network and how we’re helping advisors build successful, sustainable travel businesses.