APPLY

Please note: This link is for travel advisors only. For suppliers interested in participating, click here.

Our rigorous application process to find the elite members of the travel professional community is led by Jacqueline Hurst, GTM's Director of Trade Recruitment and Engagement. Each applicant to Global Travel Marketplace West is considered with great care. 

WHO WE LOOK FOR

We seek top-producing and influential travel advisors who have a genuine interest in growing their business by taking full advantage of the opportunities offered at GTM West. These advisors continuously cultivate their extensive network of hotels, resorts, tour companies, air and cruise lines –and come to GTM West looking to develop new relationships with global suppliers. 

To qualify for GTM West:

  • Annual individual sales of at least $800,000 OR agency owner of a multi-million dollar agency, based on 2023 sales figures

  • Discretion to work with all suppliers (preferred and non-preferred)

  • Global book of business or goal to expand current business portfolio

  • Desire to meet with and discover new suppliers and destinations

In addition to meeting qualifications such as an annual individual sales volume of $800,000 and a global book of business, travel agents interested in applying for GTM West must live in the following states or Canadian provinces: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii and Canadian Provinces British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

To qualify for GTM:

  • Annual individual sales of at least $1 million OR agency owner of a multi-million dollar agency, based on 2023 sales figures

  • Discretion to work with all suppliers (preferred and non-preferred)

  • Global book of business or goal to expand current business portfolio

  • Desire to meet with and discover new suppliers and destinations

If you want to supplement our GTM events with continued education and networking, check out our sister event, CruiseWorld – a Travel Weekly event bringing together travel professionals and supplier partners through educational workshops, networking events and a trademark Exhibitor Showcase.

Sign up to be notified when our 2025 applications open!

We are no longer accepting new applications for GTM West and GTM. GTM West travel advisor spots are currently full. We are continuing to work through the application review and interview process for candidates for GTM. We appreciate your patience. If you have not been contacted about the status of your application yet, you will hear from our team no later than early May.

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