GET STARTED ON YOUR NEXT STEP

The Local Foreigner has a streamlined application process for all potential Independent Contractors, whether you’re new to the industry or have years of experience.

Here is what you can expect from the application process.

STEP 1 SUBMIT ONE OF THE APPLICATIONS BELOW

STEP 2 PHONE INTERVIEW + Q&A SESSION

STEP 3 WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

STEP 4 IN-PERSON OR VIDEO-CONFERENCE INTERVIEW

STEP 5 REFERENCE CHECK

PLEASE NOTE All new-to-industry ICs are required to complete mandatory TLF onboarding as well as participate in an introductory industry training and mentorship program. While onboarding is free for all ICs, the training course and mentorship program come at an upfront cost of $5,000.

If you are interested in joining our IC team, we invite you to submit one of the applications below.

APPLICATION FOR SEASONED ICS

We invite experienced Independent Contractors with over $500,000 in yearly sales to submit this application for review.

Seasoned ICs Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Country

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Home Base

Instagram

Facebook

Website (if applicable)

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Travel Industry Experience (including current and past host agencies)

Previous Work Experience

What was your total sales volume for the past 12 months?

What was your total sales volume for the past 2 calendar years? (if applicable)

Do you charge planning fees? If so, since when and how much do you charge?

How many trips are you typically working on at any given time?

Describe your typical client. What is their average spend per trip?

Who are your top 5 suppliers?

What are your top 10 booked hotels?

How many countries have you visited?

What regions or products do you specialize in?

Please upload a list of destinations and hotels you’ve been to in the last 3 years that you believe would be relevant to your future clients. Alternatively, you can email it to info@localforeigner.com.

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Please upload a sample itinerary. Alternatively, you can email it to info@localforeigner.com.

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What systems and resources do you currently have access to for client data management, pipeline management, accounting, itinerary building and destination information sharing?

Please note any relevant additional information or questions.

APPLICATION FOR NEW ICS

We invite those interested in learning more about the travel industry or considering a career change to submit this application for review.

New ICs Application

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Country

(###)

###

####

Home Base

Instagram

Facebook

Please describe your current job.

Describe the amount of time you will be able to commit to the Hosting program. Will this be a full-time commitment or part-time? How many hours per day will you dedicate to becoming an Independent Contractor?

Why are you interested in becoming a travel advisor?

What do you know about the travel industry and what it means to be a travel advisor?

How were you referred to Local Foreigner?

Why are you interested in partnering with Local Foreigner as your host agency? What other host agencies, if any, are you considering?

What three traits/skills will make you a successful advisor?

What is your definition of excellent customer service?

Describe your strategy for targeting clients:

How many people will you reach out to?

How do you know them?

What kind of travelers are they?

What would you estimate their annual travel spend to be?

How many countries have you visited?

Please upload a list of destinations and hotels you’ve been to in the last 5 years that you believe would be relevant to your future clients. Alternatively, you can email it to info@localforeigner.com

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Please upload your resume. Alternatively, you can email it to info@localforeigner.com.

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Which of the following TLF training resources most interest you?

How to Create a Business Plan 101

Marketing and Branding

Sales Process Training

Conversational Sales Training

Destination Training

Vendor Training

Operations Training

CRM Training

Accounting Training

Please note any relevant additional information or questions.

If you have specific questions regarding the Local Foreigner’s hosting platform, take a look at our FAQs, or email us at hosting@localforeigner.com.

Join Us and Make Travel Better, Together.

GET STARTED ON YOUR NEXT STEP

The Local Foreigner has a streamlined application process for all potential Independent Contractors, whether you’re new to the industry or have years of experience.

Here is what you can expect from the application process.

STEP 1 SUBMIT ONE OF THE APPLICATIONS BELOW

STEP 2 PHONE INTERVIEW + Q&A SESSION

STEP 3 WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

STEP 4 IN-PERSON OR VIDEO-CONFERENCE INTERVIEW

STEP 5 REFERENCE CHECK﻿

If you are interested in joining our IC team, we invite you to submit one of the applications below.

APPLICATION FOR SEASONED ICS

APPLICATION FOR NEW ICS

STEP 5 REFERENCE CHECK