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The bottleneck isn't demand

You already have clients who want Europe. The hard part is finding the right operator. One who can deliver consistently, move fast, and handle the details without slowing you down.

Hard to coordinate

You’re dealing with multiple countries, different suppliers, different languages, and different ways of working. Even a simple trip can turn into a lot of back-and-forth.

Every country has its own rules, holidays, timing quirks, and travel habits. Knowing the do’s and don’ts makes a big difference when you’re building a trip that feels smooth and well thought out.

It’s easy to end up with the same cities, the same tours, and the same activities everyone else offers. To stand out, you need experiences that feel more specific, more memorable, and better suited to the client.

Specific knowledge

Hard to stand out

What separates agencies from tour operators isn’t sales — it’s structure.

You’ve already proven your ability to generate clients. The difference lies behind the scenes: execution capacity, supplier networks, payment management.

It’s this infrastructure that ultimately determines your growth potential.

And building that structure alone is expensive.

Scaling traditionally means hiring more staff, expanding operations, strengthening supplier relationships, and increasing liability.

What starts as growth quickly turns into added complexity, higher fixed costs, and greater exposure.

Get your multi-stop Europe itinerary INSTANTLY

Imagine one of your clients sends you a request for a 14 day multi-stop family trip in Italy.

Submit your travel inquiry

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Fill out our form with your client’s key information: destination, dates, budget, preferences on the tourlane website.

Receive a first itinerary draft for your client

Instantly receive an initial view of pricing, activities, accommodations, and destination highlights to share with your client.

Join a call with your dedicated Tourlane expert to tailor the itinerary to your client’s needs.

Adjust it into a ready-to-book offer with your Tourlane expert.

Client confirms? 15% commission.

Once your client confirms, you choose how to proceed:

Option 1: Tourlane manages payment — you receive your commission.

Option 2: You invoice your client directly at the negotiated rate (for licensed travel professionals).

It would look something like this: trip value: $12'000 → commission 15% = $1'800

Traditional model vs. with Tourlane

With Tourlane as a partner

✓ We manage suppliers and logistics

Traditional model

✓ You coordinate suppliers individually

✓ Each project mobilizes your internal resources

✓ Operational execution is fully handled

✓ You build destination expertise from scratch

✓ 50+ structured destinations ready-to-adjust

✓ You handle payments and financial flow

✓ We handle payments and execution

✓ You manage client changes and issues

✓ Our operations team manages adjustments

✓ Growth means hiring more staff

✓ Your margin depends on your capacity

✓ Growth means sending more requests

✓ Clear commission structure (15%)

+150'000

+20'000

+50

15%

satisfied travelers

tailor-made trips sold

destinations worldwide

commission
(highest on market)

Getting started is straightforward.

You’ve already built demand and strong client relationships. Our role is simply to provide the infrastructure that allows you to go further.

Interested in giving it a try? Send your inquiries now and see what we offer!

I just sold a trip to South Africa without ever having been there. I usually turn these down, but I trust Tourlane’s expertise and local logistics completely. Now, I’m converting clients I used to lose because I can finally offer the full reservation package. I’d love direct access to the tools next, so I can tweak hotels and activities in.

Elodie - Voyages au sommet (ITA)

Our long-term clients are finding Tourlane itineraries online but coming to us to book them. They’ve trusted us for 15 years and want that physical handshake. For us, it’s a win—the workload is light because the itinerary is ready to go, and we get to offer individual travel without developing our own capabilities.

Paula - Ilka Keller GmbH (travel agency)

We have half a million readers a month, many asking us directly for travel advice. We help some of them book itineraries on a case by case basis but we had no way to scale that until now as most agencies could not handle our volume. We hope this will be different with Tourlane!

Nina & Tom - Travel Optimizer

I like B2B leads—the briefings are detailed, the ITAs are professional, and it’s much more efficient than B2C. The only real headache is the budget. Sometimes an ITA sends over a high-end request with a tiny, 'fixed' budget that they haven't challenged. It leads to a lot of work on a trip the client might not actually be able to afford.

Joumala - Tourlane agent

Trusted by travel professionals

Frequently asked questions

Do I keep full ownership of my client relationship?

Yes. You remain the primary contact and advisor for your client. Tourlane operates in the background as the licensed tour operator executing the trip.

Who carries the legal responsibility for the trip?

Tourlane acts as the official tour operator and carries the legal and operational responsibility for execution. You own the advisory responsibility towards your client and should register to a professional insurance

How does commission work?

You earn up to 13% commission based on your level of involvement in the client journey and your destination expertise.

What kind of trips can I submit?

Multi-stop, tailor-made trips across 50+ destinations worldwide. Complex itineraries are exactly where this model adds the most value.

Do I need to change my brand or positioning?

No. You continue operating under your brand and maintain your client relationships. Tourlane supports the execution behind the scenes. Also, tourlane will support you with exclusive tourlane assets.

How involved am I in the planning process?

You stay fully in control of the client relationship and final positioning of the trip. Tourlane prepares the itinerary and manages execution, while you guide the direction and approve what goes to your client.

Is there a minimum volume required?

No strict minimum. We focus on building a sustainable collaboration based on aligned expectations and quality trip requests.

Is there a long-term commitment?

No long-term obligation. We begin with a conversation to determine fit and build from there.