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Westa member-owned travel consortium community — Why join a consortium when you can own one?

Why Join a Consortium
When You Can Own One ?

A Member-Owned Travel Agency Consortium
Built for Independent Agencies

Westa is a member-owned travel agency consortium built to help independent agencies grow stronger while staying independent. Members gain access to preferred supplier relationships, profit sharing, marketing and technology resources, cruise support, training, events and a collaborative community—while maintaining control of their own agency brand and business.

Ownership with Real Rewards

Owned and operated by its members, Westa ensures every agency has real influence in how the organization runs—and earns a meaningful share of the profits they help build.

Tight-Knit Community

Westa is a member-focused consortium emphasizing mutual support and shared insights, giving boutique agencies meaningful influence and a seat at the decision-making table.

Freedom to Choose What Fits

Westa gives you full control over how you engage. Every program is optional, every tool is flexible. From training and marketing to supplier choice and events, you decide what supports your business best.

From Our Community

Hear directly from independent travel agency owners about their experience with Westa, including the community, education, supplier relationships and business support they value as members.

In the past four years I have learned more about running a travel agency than I did in the first 15 years of my career.
Phillip Archer of Roaming Richly Travel

Phillip Archer

Roaming Richly Travel
Honestly what sets Westa apart from other consortia, and I have friends at other consortia, is the way that they embrace their membership. They are interested in helping us succeed and the tools to do that.
Monica Fraga of Travel to Go

Monica Fraga

Travel to Go
After almost losing my house due to another consortia going bankrupt, it took a while for the Westa staff to convince me to join. Once I did, I can honestly sat that it is the best business decision I have ever made.
Roger Robertson of All Ways Traveling

Roger Robertson

All Ways Traveling
What is coming to mind is family, every one of us, no matter who we are, we feel like we can pick up the phone and they are more than willing to help us
Betty O’Brien of ASK About Travel

Betty O’Brien

ASK About Travel
That’s why I like being here, I’ve done the conferences and cruises and it is a bunch of truly professional people that are working to succeed and they don’t have the ego to say they have all the answers.
Kevin Prime of KP Trips

Kevin Prime

KP Trips
One of my favorite things about Westa are the events. We have an opportunity to network with all the other agents to talk about what is going on and what is successful.
Paul Schneidmiller of World Wide Travel Service

Paul Schneidmiller

World Wide Travel Service
We’ve been with Westa for 25 years, since 1997, we love it. Westa has friendly staff, great members, and great suppliers.
Derrick Tran of Four Seasons Travel

Derrick Tran

Four Seasons Travel
During some of the economic downturns, had it not been for Westa I would not have survived as an agency
Ginger Minoletti of Bay World Travel

Ginger Minoletti

Bay World Travel

    What You Can Expect

    Westa has set the standard for what a true
    member-owned consortium should be.

    See If Westa Is the Right Fit for Your Agency

    Whether you’re building a more independent agency, exploring consortium membership or looking for stronger business resources, learn how Westa can support your next stage of growth.

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    FAQs About Westa

    What is Westa, and how does it work for travel agencies?

    Westa is a member-owned travel agency consortium and cooperative for independent travel agencies. Members maintain control of their own agency while gaining access to preferred supplier relationships, profit sharing, marketing and technology resources, cruise support, training, events and a collaborative agency community.

    What is a travel agency consortium?

    A travel agency consortium is a network of independent travel agencies that work together to strengthen supplier relationships, business resources and industry opportunities while remaining independently owned. Westa adds a member-owned cooperative structure, allowing qualifying member agencies to participate in the organization they help build.

    Is Westa a host agency or a travel consortium?

    Westa is a travel agency consortium, not a host agency. It is designed for independent travel agencies that want to maintain control of their own business and brand while gaining access to shared supplier relationships, programs, resources and a member-owned community.

    What does member-owned mean at Westa?

    Westa is owned by its members rather than outside investors. The member-owned structure gives qualifying member agencies a voice in the organization and allows them to share in the value created by the cooperative.

    What types of support does Westa provide independent travel agencies?
    Westa supports independent agencies through preferred supplier relationships, profit sharing, marketing and technology resources, cruise programs, training, events and a collaborative community. Individual programs and eligibility vary by membership type.
    Can a growing agency join Westa?

    Westa offers an Affiliate Program for qualifying smaller and growing independent agencies. The program provides a pathway to access Westa resources and work toward the requirements for full member-owner status.