Summary
Access to 200,000+ suppliers on Fora's Portal
Commissionable: hotels, cruises, tours, villas (select), insurance, activities, DMCs, some ground and air
Limited/non-commissionable: flights, Airbnb, many rental cars, single-attraction tickets
You can book any supplier that accepts Fora's IATA and pays commission
Suppliers don't need to be formal "partners" in the portal
No requirement to book full packages—hotel-only is fine
Geographic coverage
Fora’s 200,000+ supplier network spans 180 countries. If your clients travel there, there’s almost certainly a commissionable option.
Europe is comprehensively covered. Partners include properties and operators across: United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, Croatia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, and more.
Most of our luxury programs (Virtuoso, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, etc.) are globally active, so VIP perks apply to European bookings the same way they do domestically.
Commissionable travel categories
Hotels & resorts
Type | Commissionable? | Notes |
Luxury hotels | Yes | Often through VIP programs with perks |
Resorts | Yes | Including all-inclusives |
Boutique properties | Yes |
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Standard hotels | Yes |
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Fora Reserve properties | Yes | Fora's in-house program with VIP perks |
Portal access: 175,000+ properties.
VIP programs: Virtuoso, Signature, Marriott STARS/Luminous, Hyatt Privé, Hilton Impresario, Four Seasons Preferred Partner, and others.
Preferred partner programs are a real differentiator: your clients receive room upgrades, resort credits, and complimentary breakfast that they can't get booking directly—often at the same or better rate.
Cruises
Type | Commissionable? | Notes |
Ocean cruises (mainstream) | Yes | Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival, etc. |
Ocean cruises (premium/luxury) | Yes | Celebrity, Viking, Seabourn, etc. |
River cruises | Yes |
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Expedition cruises | Yes |
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Note for international advisors: Each cruise line has cross-border selling policies that may restrict which client residencies/currencies can be booked.
Tours, packages & experiences
Type | Commissionable? | Notes |
Guided tours | Yes |
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Tour packages | Yes |
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Group travel | Yes |
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Activities and experiences | Yes | Via supported partners |
DMC (Destination Management Company) services — local operators handling transfers, guides, and curated experiences | Yes |
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Other categories
Type | Commissionable? | Notes |
Travel insurance | Yes | Often 15-40% commission |
Villas / vacation rentals | Some | Select suppliers only (Plum Guide, onefinestay, VRBO via Expedia TAAP) |
Ground transportation | Some | Varies by supplier |
Disney and Universal
Disney resorts, Disney Cruise Line, and theme park packages are bookable through the Disney Travel Agent portal using Fora's IATA.
Universal is bookable via VAX.
Both are fully commissionable.
Limited or non-commissionable categories
Flights
Type | Commissionable? | Notes |
Domestic economy | Generally No | Airlines eliminated most agent commissions |
International economy | Generally No |
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International business/first | Generally Yes | Up to ~22% via third-party air desk |
Charter / Private | Yes |
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Many advisors charge service fees for flight booking support since flights often don't pay commission.
What doesn't pay commission
Category | Notes |
Airbnb | Does not pay commission |
Single-attraction tickets | Unless booked through a tour operator |
Third-party OTA (Online Travel Agency) bookings — e.g. Expedia consumer site or Booking.com | These are not commissionable even if the supplier is in the portal |
Standard rental cars | 5-10% when available; varies widely |
Important concepts
Can I book anything?
You can book any commissionable travel as long as the supplier accepts Fora's IATA and pays commission. The supplier does NOT need to be a formal "partner" inside the portal.
Hotel-only bookings
You do NOT need to book full packages. Many advisors build entire businesses around hotel bookings—especially when paired with VIP programs and preferred partnerships.
Takeover bookings
A takeover booking means adding Fora's IATA number to a reservation your client already made directly with a hotel or cruise line, so that booking becomes commissionable to you. Whether this is allowed depends entirely on the supplier's policy.
Scenario | Allowed? |
Client booked directly with hotel/cruise | Sometimes (depends on supplier) |
Client booked via OTA (Expedia, etc.) | Typically No |
Self-booking takeover | Never allowed |
What you need to start booking
You don't need to be a "partner" with every portal or supplier. You can book any supplier that accepts Fora's IATA number and pays commission—which includes most of the industry. Training covers each platform step by step. No GDS certification or specialized hardware required.
Common scenarios
If... | Then... |
Client wants a hotel booking only | Fine; many advisors specialize here |
Client wants a flight + hotel package | Book each component separately |
Client wants Airbnb | Explain it's not commissionable; offer alternatives (VRBO, Plum Guide) |
Client booked on Expedia and wants you to take over | Typically not possible |
Client booked directly with hotel | May be able to add IATA (ask supplier) |
FAQs
Do I have access to all hotels?
You have access to most major hotels through direct portals, luxury programs, and Fora's tool. Some boutique or independent properties may require direct outreach.
What if a supplier isn't in the portal?
You can still book directly with any supplier that accepts Fora's IATA and pays commission.
Can I book for clients anywhere in the world?
Generally yes, but cruise cross-border policies may restrict certain client residencies.