Why Passive Income Matters

When you first start your travel business, every dollar feels tied to your next booking. But over time, successful advisors learn a secret: you don’t have to trade every hour for income.

With smart systems and the right partnerships, your travel business can generate recurring, reliable revenue — even when you’re off exploring the world.

At Riveting Trips Group, we coach our advisors to think long-term and build income streams that sustain their lifestyle year after year.

What Counts as Passive Income in Travel

Passive income means earning money from work you’ve already done. For travel advisors, this often comes from repeat commissions, affiliate partnerships, or scalable products.

It’s not “no work” income — it’s “work once, get paid again.”

6 Ways to Build Passive Income as a Travel Advisor

1. Repeat Client Bookings
 When you deliver white-glove service, your clients return again and again. That repeat business = recurring commission. Use CRM reminders to follow up 6–9 months after a trip with new suggestions.

2. Group or Incentive Travel
 Organize annual group trips — like wine tours, yoga retreats, or incentive programs. Sell them once, fill them yearly. Once logistics are set, you replicate and resell with minimal effort.

3. Referral Commissions
 Partner with hotels, tour companies, or credit card concierge programs offering referral incentives. Every referral adds to your bottom line.

4. Affiliate Income
 Curate travel essentials — luggage, travel insurance, excursions — and use affiliate links in newsletters or blogs. Even small commissions add up over time.

5. Trip Protection & Insurance Sales
 Offer travel insurance on every booking. Advisors often earn 10–30% commission, and it’s a vital service clients appreciate.

6. Digital Products or Webinars
 Create an e-book, downloadable packing guide, or “Luxury Travel Insider Tips” webinar. Sell them to clients or fellow travelers for ongoing income.

Automate, Delegate, and Simplify

The magic of passive income comes from automation.
 Use systems like:

  • CRM to track clients and automate follow-ups.
  • Email newsletter campaigns to run evergreen email funnels.
  • Sion or another commission tracker to automatically record commissions.

At Riveting Trips, we help you set up these tools so your business earns while you sleep.

Passive Income ≠ No Effort

It’s worth remembering: building passive income is an investment. It takes time upfront — building trust, systems, and partnerships — but pays long-term dividends.

Think of it as planting seeds. The more you nurture your systems now, the more freedom you’ll enjoy later.

Build Smarter, Not Harder with Riveting Trips

When you join Riveting Trips Group, you gain:

  • Access to preferred supplier programs with recurring commission
  • Training on building group and incentive travel products
  • Mentorship to package and sell your expertise
  • Marketing support to create digital products or retreats

We’re here to help you build not just a business — but a lifestyle.

Take the Next Step Toward Higher Earnings

You already have the passion. Now it’s time to build the profit.

If you’re ready to elevate your income and independence, join a host agency that gives you the tools, training, and community to thrive.

Ready to start earning doing what you love?
 Apply to become a Riveting Trips Independent Advisor and learn how we help new advisors launch and scale their business.

Next Steps: How to Get Started

If you’re craving more meaning, freedom, and creativity in your work life, it might be time to pivot into travel advising.

👉 Here’s how to take the first step:

Complete our application and our team will see if Riveting Trips is the right fit for you.

Start your training and begin building your dream business.

The world is waiting—and so are your future clients. Your next great adventure starts with saying yes to yourself.

About us

Riveting Trips is a luxury travel design agency led by Conde’ Nast Top Travel Specialist Jeanie Colclough. We specialize in crafting bespoke journeys that inspire connection, curiosity, and comfort—for families, executives, and adventurous souls alike.