GLOSSARY
Industry bodies & schemes
THE SHORT VERSION
The Travel Network Group offers several travel-business membership routes. Its published options include the Travel Trust Association, Worldchoice, Independent Travel Experts and managed services. Global Travel Group and Worldchoice Plus sit within its managed-services offer. The group name and the chosen membership route therefore describe different levels of the same organisation. Source: The Travel Network Group: Membership types
Choose the route before comparing prices
Write down whether you want to run an existing agency, start a business or work from home. Ask the group to identify the matching proposition and provide its terms. This prevents a comparison between packages that assign very different work to the agency and the support team.
Keep the names straight
Record the group, membership brand and contracting company separately in your supplier notes. Ask who handles payments, support and protection questions under the proposed arrangement. A clear record gives colleagues a practical starting point when a booking needs attention.
Written and updated by Travelgenix. Sources checked on 16 October 2026. Practical checks are Travelgenix editorial guidance.
Sources
The official pages behind this explanation. This is general information, not legal advice, and rules change, so check the latest version.