Waybird Hosted is a tech-driven host agency for independent travel advisors selling tailor-made, multi-destination trips. You bring the destination expertise and client relationships; we bring the itinerary builder, payments, supplier relationships and back-office support — so you can run your own travel brand without building an operation from scratch. Set your own prices, keep 80% of the commission or more, and get paid upfront.
Our profit-sharing partnership model is designed to maximize your earnings and minimize your overheads.
As a member of Waybird, you can create bespoke itineraries, set your own prices and earn revenue upfront (wave good-bye to chasing down commissions!).
You’ll earn an industry-leading profit share on all bookings, starting at 80%, with access to our preferred supplier rates improving your margin and lowering costs.
We’ve developed technology that works as your virtual assistant with over 3,000 curated properties, experiences and suggested itineraries with in-depth descriptions & beautiful imagery. Instant pricing and live availability appears as you work, allowing you to build proposals in 5 minutes. Accept traveller payments seamlessly, increasing your booking conversion by 2X.
There are no hidden costs, no additional technology fees and no administrative headaches—just the freedom to focus on what you do best: crafting unforgettable journeys for your clients. With Waybird, you’re not just getting a host agency; you’re getting a complete business solution.
Features & Offering
Our interactive
platform
- Build eye-catching itineraries in minutes with live availability and dynamic pricing
- Benefit from improved conversions as guests can pay directly on the platform (we take care of credit card processing)
- Take advantage of automatically generated invoices
- Collect guest information via the guest dashboard
- Convert itineraries into PDF documents or send web links
- Choose from over 3,000 handpicked properties, experiences and trips in Africa, Asia and Latin America or create your own anywhere in the world
Back-office
support
- Access our preferred supplier rates, improving your margin and lowering costs
- Leverage our ability to make supplier payments on your behalf (simplifying international payments)
- Connect with our community of like-minded travel specialists from advisors to local DMCs and suppliers
- Save time with our back-office support, allowing you to work on more enquiries without having to grow your team
- Participate in product training, travel shows and fam trips
- Benefit from coverage by our E&O & liability insurance
This isn’t just a new tool, it’s a new way of doing business. We empower travel advisors to operate like tour operators, with full pricing control and up-front earnings.
Is Waybird right for you?
Our model is ideal for travel destination experts who specialize in curated packaged tours (both for FIT travelers and small groups) looking to start their own travel brand and work from home or anywhere in the world. You can continue to work with your established DMC partners or with our trusted partners.
Already an established tour operator?
Harness our state-of-the-art technology to streamline your operations and boost booking efficiency. The Waybird platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing business model. Schedule a demo to explore tailored pricing and features for your company.
Frequently asked questions
What is a host agency?
A host agency is a company independent travel advisors partner with to run their business — providing the supplier relationships, commission processing and back-office support that would take years to build alone, in exchange for a share of commission. Waybird is a tech-driven host agency: alongside the traditional back office, you get an itinerary builder with integrated payments, an in-depth curated content library and post-booking management tools.
How is Waybird different from a traditional host agency?
Three things: technology, payouts and freedom. You get cutting-edge itinerary-building tech rather than just commission processing; early commission payouts once you’ve completed your first few bookings; and no supplier lock-in — keep working with your own DMCs and suppliers. Waybird is built for destination experts selling tailor-made trips on the tour operator model — not cruises or all-inclusive resort packages.
How does the profit share work?
You set your own tour prices and keep 80% of the commission, rising to 85% and up to 90% based on annual booking volumes. Preferred supplier rates improve your margin on top of that.
When do I get paid?
You earn revenue upfront rather than chasing commissions after travel. Early commission payouts unlock once you’ve completed your first few bookings on the platform.
What does it cost to join?
Waybird Hosted runs on the commission split rather than a subscription, with a small monthly commitment fee that accumulates as credit and is reimbursed once you’re processing bookings. See Plans & Pricing for the full picture.
Can I use my own branding?
Yes — itineraries are fully branded as yours, with your own logo and colours. Waybird is the engine behind your brand, not a badge on top of it.
Can I keep working with my existing DMCs and suppliers?
Yes. We don’t limit you to the Waybird supplier network — keep your established DMC partners, or tap into ours (and our preferred rates) where it helps.
Who is Waybird Hosted for?
Destination specialists who want to run their own travel business on the tour operator model — often people who’ve worked for a tour operator, or as a guide or photographer, and now want to sell trips under their own brand. Waybird handles the set-up so you can start selling right away. We’re not the right fit for cruise or all-inclusive resort bookings.
Do I need industry experience to join?
No — anyone can apply. That said, experience really helps: most members come from tour operating, guiding or travel content backgrounds and know their destinations inside out.
Which destinations does Waybird cover?
The content library covers 3,000+ properties, experiences and ready-made itineraries across Africa, Asia and Latin America — and you can create your own private content for anywhere in the world.
