Our Story
Montecito Village Travel, Santa Barbara's first & premier Virtuoso travel agency was established in 1972. Our affiliation with Virtuoso gives us the buying power, contacts and technology that offers the best value in the industry. For travelers who depend on experts, Virtuoso travel advisers design customized travel using the resources available exclusively through the Virtuoso Network. We can negotiate better rates with cruise and tour companies, hotels, car rental companies and airlines and thus offer you unbeatable travel offers and discounts.
Our travel consultants are highly qualified & also extremely experienced travelers. Depending on your needs, you will be directed to an expert who knows your destination well & can provide you with guidance that can prevent you from common pitfalls and give you useful tips on how you can best fulfill your travel expectations.
With over 40 years in the travel business, we have evolved into a powerful host agency for Independent Contractors. Through the latest marketing and technological strategies and our affiliation with top tier travel management and consulting agencies, we now offer unique opportunities to partner with outside agents.
Montecito Village Travel offers the following for Partner Agencies & Independent Contractors:
Multiple GDS Systems to choose from
$125 start up fee (refunded once sales goals are met)
Industry High Vendor commissions paid accurately each month by direct deposit
Exclusive Vendor Pricing
Upfront commissions with many airlines
Premium Preferred relationships with Cruise and Tour companies (commissions up to 22%)
Co-op marketing dollars available to you
Access to multiple consortiums (value added benefits for you and your clients)
Support from a dedicated management team
Weekly and Monthly reporting
Access to the leading edge of technology (QC Programs, Corporate Reporting, On-line Booking Engine, Clientbase Plus)
One on one personalized training
Exclusive Fam Trips
Networking opportunites with over 200 independent contractors
As a Partner Agency, you're no longer on your own. The only thing that will change is your bottom line, which in turn leaves you with more profits and more time to do what you do best—serve your clients.
Increase your revenues/profits with our high vendor commissions
Upfront commissions with many airlines
Reduce your over head costs by alleviating your ARC Bond, Errors & Omissions insurance, GDS Fees, Consortium Fees, and other operational costs
Support from a dedicated management team to assist with all your needs
Access to the leading edge of technology (QC Programs, Corporate Reporting, On-line Booking Engine, Clientbase Plus)
Co-op marketing dollars available to you
Networking opportunities with leading industry professionals
