Flight Centre’s independent advisor brand just took its first consortium affiliation.
Envoyage’s Canadian and US divisions have both affiliated with Travel Leaders Network (TLN), marking the group’s first-ever partnership with a travel agency consortium.
The move gives Envoyage’s advisors in both markets access to SNAP, TLN’s distribution platform built for advisors who don’t book through a GDS; Cruise Complete, a dedicated cruise booking platform with amenity sailings and enhanced group programs; and Agent Profiler, TLN’s consumer-facing lead-generation tool, plus a broader set of preferred hotel and supplier rate programs.
These type of purpose-build consortium tools are not part of the FCTG ecosystem and Envoyage has turned to TLN to enhance offerings for its advisors, particularly non-GDS advisors and cruise specialists.
It’s important to note Envoyage keeps its own brand, its FCTG buying power, and — for Canadian members — continued access to “the strength of Flight Centre Travel Group’s global ecosystem."
Gail Banack, General Manager of Envoyage Canada, called the deal “an exciting milestone for Envoyage Canada and another way we’re investing in the success of our members,” noting it followed a rigorous evaluation process and gives advisors access to more preferred supplier programs, amenities and marketing opportunities.
For TLN, Envoyage enters as a first-time, previously unaffiliated member, bringing a net-new book of business and an influx of advisors.
Travel Leaders Network President Lindsay Pearlman called Envoyage “is a formidable agency network” and said the partnership “a win-win for both of us”.
