Revolutionizing the Travel Industry Since 1991

A Vision of Transformation

In 1991, when travel agencies occupied busy street corners and booking a vacation meant visiting a traditional brick-and-mortar office, InteleTravel's founder, Joseph R. Traina, had a revolutionary vision: What if anyone with a passion for travel could turn that enthusiasm into a thriving business, right from their own home?

Before InteleTravel, the travel industry's gates were firmly closed to outsiders. Breaking into the business meant either launching your own agency—with all the overhead and risk that entailed—or committing to a full-time career at an established firm.

Traina recognized something crucial: The most valuable asset in travel wasn't a fancy office or years of technical training—it was passion.

Breaking New Ground

This insight led to the creation of InteleTravel, pioneering the concept of the home-based travel advisor. The idea was boldly simple yet unprecedented: Empower passionate individuals to build their own travel businesses, working flexible hours from anywhere, while earning commission on every booking they secured for friends, family, and clients.

It wasn't just about creating business opportunities—it was about transforming how people experience travel planning. InteleTravel believed that personal connection and genuine enthusiasm for exploration would result in better travel experiences than any automated booking system could provide.

60,000+ Advisors Worldwide

Spanning all 50 U.S. states and more than 20 countries, our advisors bring local insight to global travel planning.

A Booking Every 60 Seconds

Every minute of every day, an InteleTravel Advisor helps someone turn their travel dreams into reality.

$1B+ Annual Sales

Thousands of daily transactions contribute to billions in annual travel bookings, demonstrating the power of passionate, personalized service.

Three Decades of Excellence

More than 30 years later, InteleTravel stands as the world's largest and most established host agency, earning industry accolades and recognition year after year. Our true measure of success isn't in numbers, however—it's in the countless travelers who've discovered the joy of planning their journeys with someone who truly cares about their experiences.

What began as a revolutionary idea has become an industry standard, proving that when you combine passion with opportunity, extraordinary things happen. Today's InteleTravel Advisors continue to embody that original vision—turning their love of travel into expertise that helps others explore the world.