Summary
Starting split: 70/30 (you keep 70%, Fora keeps 30%)
Advanced split: 80/20 after $300,000 in commissionable travel in a calendar year
No minimums, quotas, or required booking volume
Split must be re-earned annually
Fora operates as a host agency; advisors book using Fora's credentials
Commission split tiers
Starting split: 70/30
Party | Percentage |
Advisor | 70% |
Fora | 30% |
Advanced split: 80/20
Party | Percentage |
Advisor | 80% |
Fora | 20% |
Qualification: Sell $300,000 in commissionable travel within a calendar year. The 80/20 split must be re-earned each calendar year. If you don't reach the threshold, you revert to 70/30.
How the split works
Example calculation (70/30 split)
Client books a $5,000 hotel stay
Hotel pays 15% commission = $750 gross commission
Your share: $750 × 70% = $525 paid to you
Fora's share: $750 × 30% = $225
Example calculation (80/20 split)
Client books a $5,000 hotel stay
Hotel pays 15% commission = $750 gross commission
Your share: $750 × 80% = $600 paid to you
Fora's share: $750 × 20% = $150
What earns commission
Advisors book travel using Fora's credentials (IATA + registrations)
Travel type | Typical commission rate |
Hotels | 10-15% |
Cruises | 10-16% |
Tours and packages | 10-15% |
Travel insurance | 20-30% |
Premium international flights | Some pay; varies by airline |
Domestic and economy flights | Minimal or none (industry standard since the 1990s) |
Fora's preferred partner network—8,000+ partners—often comes with higher rates and VIP amenities that clients can't access booking direct.
Minimums and quotas
There are NO:
Minimum booking requirements
Sales quotas
Required booking volume
You control your pace and workload.
Planning fees
If you charge clients a planning or service fee, you keep 95% of that fee. Fora does not take a percentage of your planning fees. 5% goes to our payment partner, Stripe.
Self-booking policy
Advisors can earn commission on personal travel at the same rate as client bookings. Fora is a travel advisory platform, not a personal discount service — the expectation is a genuine client practice. For full policy details and the self-booking threshold, see Can I Earn Commission on My Own Travel.
What the 30% funds
The 30% Fora retains funds the infrastructure you use: technology, licensing, training, commission processing, and support. In exchange, you get access to supplier relationships, preferred rates, and back-office operations that would cost far more to build independently.
Common scenarios
If... | Then... |
You're a new advisor | You start at 70/30 |
You sell $300k in a calendar year | You upgrade to 80/20 for that year |
You don't reach $300k the following year | You revert to 70/30 |
You want to know your current split | Check your advisor portal |
FAQs
When does my split upgrade take effect?
When you reach $300,000 in commissionable travel within a calendar year, your split upgrades immediately.
Do I keep 80/20 forever?
No. The split must be re-earned each calendar year.
Does the $300k threshold count gross travel or commission?
It counts the total value of commissionable travel booked, not the commission amount.
What if I'm close to $300k at year end?
Book more before the calendar year ends. The threshold resets January 1.
Is commission the same for all travel types?
No. Commission rates vary by supplier and category.