Some host agencies say you can "keep your own identity," as if it were a perk.At GTN, that's our entire philosophy.We're here to support YOU.
A Note from Our Founders | Jen Cochrane, Meredith Hill, and Vanessa McGovern
We started GTN with a simple mission: to support travel entrepreneurs in building their own brands.
Why?
Because experts make more money. Because when you build your brand around your brilliance, perfect-fit clients flock to you … and soul-sucking price shoppers stop wasting your time.
It’s an approach we first championed through our sister company, the Global Institute for Travel Entrepreneurs. At GIFTE, we have coached—and continue to coach!—hundreds of travel pros toward rewarding (instead of life-draining) success. We helped our clients build their travel agencies recommending a range of business models and marketing tactics.
But these travel agents often had one thing in common—a clear brand with a clear message that clearly spoke to their ideal client.
There was still a missing piece.
When our coaching clients asked us, “who should we host with?” we didn’t have a good answer.
Too many host agencies were focused on the wrong things, like an overemphasis on product training.
They didn’t know how to support an agent’s individual brand (and some even banned it!).
They didn’t know how to guide them as business owners.
So, we decided to come up with our own answer.
We started GTN in 2013 to guide serious travel entrepreneurs to sustainable success by supporting their visions, their brands, and their unique gifts.
This new path to profitability is simple … but that doesn’t mean it’s obvious.
And you don’t have to go it alone.
Through GTN’s hosting options and new travel agent training program, we give you the tools you need to grow a flourishing travel business built around your passions and goals. You can tap into a community of more than 300 advisors who understand what it takes to succeed as a travel pro TODAY. And you can finally breathe easy knowing you’ve got a team ready to support you at every stage of your business journey.
Our motto? Your Vision, Our Mission.
This is our story—and we’d love for you to become a part of it.
– Meredith, Vanessa, & Jen
Meet the GTN Team
Our team is made up of amazingly talented innovative trailblazers who believe anything is possible. If you want the best support, the most collaborative and supportive environment, and fun – this is the team you want behind you.
Meredith Hill
My travel must have: running shoes
Jen Cochrane
My travel must have: my kindle
Vanessa McGovern
My travel must have: noise canceling earphones
Sandy Saburn
My travel must have: packing cubes
Lisa Fletcher
My travel must have: a coffee pot in the room!
Shaneka Cooper
My travel must have: airpods
Caroline Hollar
My travel must have: a lit playlist
Amanda Overmyer
My travel must have: camera
Michelle Hlinak
My travel must have: a book and music playlist
Erica Whitaker
My travel must have: blowout & makeup
Lorin Tooley
My travel must have: headphones
Hannah Reitz
My travel must have: iron flask sports water bottle
Lorianne Merryman
My travel must have: flip flops and essential oils
Melissa Cochrane
My travel must have: nintendo switch
Shannon Cunningham
My travel must have: Denim jacket or a Pashmina
Emily Kessler
My travel must have: neck pillow and airpods
Lillian McKenzie
My travel must have: A good friend with extra pockets for souvenirs!
Meet the GTN Advisors
48
States Represented
300+
GTN Advisors
21,830+
Trips Booked
