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Build a Travel Business You Love with Playcation Travel
Are you passionate about Disney and Universal theme parks and ready to turn that enthusiasm into a rewarding career? We are a full-service agency specializing in Disney destinations, Universal Orlando, cruises, and family travel – and we are growing our team of independent contractor travel advisors across Canada.
Whether you are someone new to the industry with a deep passion for Disney and Universal vacations, or an experienced travel professional looking for a better agency home, let’s see if Playcation Travel is the right fit for you.
Passionate About Disney? New to the Travel Industry?
We welcome applications from people who are new to the travel industry, but must be experienced travelers personally. Our clients trust our advisors to plan some of the most important vacations of their lives. Our advisors must have real, personal knowledge of Disney destinations to start the journey. If your plan is to focus on Disney or Universal destinations, you must already have personal experience with them.
What We Look For in New Agents to the Industry
- Extensive personal experience visiting Disney destinations such as Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, or Disneyland. If you would like to focus on Universal Orlando – you must have extensive experience visiting those parks and resorts.
- You must be based in Canada, outside of Quebec
- Willing to obtain your TICO certification
- Willing to undergo a criminal background check
- An entrepreneurial mindset and genuine commitment to building a client base
- Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional client experiences
- Driven and self motivated to market your business
- Comfortable with technology and working flexible hours to serve clients
What You Get as a New Agent to the Industry
- Structured onboarding and training program
- Access to the College of Disney Knowledge and supplier training platforms
- Regular virtual training sessions with top suppliers
- Competitive commission splits
- Personal mentorship and coaching as you find your footing and grow your business
- A team environment where you are never a number. There’s real relationships and real support
- An opportunity to meet and work with other individuals who share your passion
Are You an Experienced Travel Advisor Looking for a Better Fit?
If you have been in the travel industry and are ready for a change, we offer experienced advisors the support and collaborative environment to take their business to the next level.
The owner, Francine Cochrane, is a former corporate director with a background in marketing, sales, and finance. That means this agency is run like a real business with clear communication, transparent commission structures, and genuine investment in the success of every advisor on the team. She recognizes that she is not successful unless her agents are.
What You Get as an Experienced Advisor
- Competitive commission splits with full transparency
- No monthly fee to the agency
- Reasonable independent contractor terms including maintaining ownership of your clients
- No reduced commission level for agency provided leads
- Full-service agency model, book what your clients want including Disney, Universal, cruises, all-inclusives, Europe, and more
- Regular virtual training sessions with top suppliers
- Team meetings and a genuinely collaborative advisor community. We know each other, support each other, and celebrate each other’s wins
- Mentorship and coaching from an owner who is actively involved in the day to day
- A professionally run agency with leadership that has your back personally, not just professionally
Who We Are Looking For
- Based in Canada, outside of Quebec
- Holds a valid TICO certification
- Has experience as a travel advisor or in the travel industry
- Self-motivated and client-focused with an established or developing book of business
- Values transparent communication and a professionally run agency environment
Why Playcation Travel?
There are a lot of agencies out there to choose from and finding the right fit is critical. Here’s a little more about what Playcation Travel offers:
We are Canadian, TICO registered, and independently owned. We hold an EarMarked by Disney status and are a Universal Preferred Agency. We are a member of the Travel Leaders consoria giving us buying power and higher commission rates for many different suppliers. We are full service, which means your clients never have to go anywhere else, you can build a relationship with your clients that span all of their vacation needs.
Playcation Travel was built with a corporate leadership mindset – transparency in every decision, clear expectations, and a genuine belief that supporting our advisors is our priority. While each agent is responsible for their own business, there is a team and leadership there to support you every step of the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Disney and Universal experience to become a vacation planner with Playcation Travel?
If you are an experienced travel advisor, we welcome applications regardless of your theme park background. Your industry knowledge and client relationships speak for themselves and we are a full service agency.
If you are new to the travel industry, we do require extensive personal experience visiting Disney or Universal destinations. Your firsthand experience is what allows you to advise clients with authentic knowledge and advice.
Do I need my TICO certification to apply?
You do not need it before applying – but obtaining it is a required part of joining the team. The TICO exam is available online and must be completed before onboarding.
Is this a full-time or part-time opportunity?
Playcation Travel advisors work as independent contractors, which means you set your own schedule. Many of our advisors start part-time and grow from there. The more you put into building your client base, the more you get out of it. There is no salary, this is 100% based on commissions.
Can I book travel other than Disney and Universal?
Yes. While we specialize in Disney destinations, Universal Orlando, and cruises, Playcation Travel is a full-service agency. You can book all-inclusives, European travel, and other destinations for your clients – you never have to turn a booking away.
Where are you accepting applications from?
We are currently accepting applications from travel advisors across Canada, with the exception of Quebec.
Ready to Apply?
We review every application carefully and only move forward with candidates who are a strong mutual fit. Fill out the form below and tell us about yourself – we look forward to hearing from you.
Note: We are currently accepting applications from Canadian residents only, excluding Quebec.