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Join the ASMALLWORLD Travel Designer Network

Our travel designers build independent luxury businesses with the support of a global lifestyle ecosystem.

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A partnership, not employment

Independence, with ASMALLWORLD behind you

Your business remains yours. You choose how to position your brand, which clients you work with and how you deliver each journey.

What changes is the strength behind you: access to ASMALLWORLD’s global lifestyle ecosystem, established industry relationships, practical tools and a team that understands the demands of luxury travel.

This is not a template for how to run your business. It is a considered partnership for experienced travel professionals who want the freedom of independence, with the infrastructure and reach to grow with confidence.

Why partner with ASMALLWORLD

The flexibility you want, the network you need

The ASMALLWORLD Bespoke Travel Designer Network gives you the support of a global luxury travel and lifestyle brand, without compromising your independence.

  • Access to a world of luxury travel

    Connect your clients with exceptional hotels, resorts, cruise lines, destinations and experiences through ASMALLWORLD's established industry relationships and preferred partnerships. The ASMALLWORLD Collection includes more than 2,100 carefully selected luxury hotels and resorts, with preferred rates, added-value benefits and VIP privileges where available.

  • A competitive commission structure

    Experienced advisors benefit from an 80/20 commission structure across bespoke holidays. Designed to reward your expertise while giving you the support of a professionally managed travel platform.

    *Hotel and partner commissions may vary according to individual supplier agreements.

  • Financial protection for your clients

    Eligible holiday bookings are protected through Swiss Travel Security, giving clients a high level of financial protection and peace of mind. You can focus on designing and selling exceptional journeys, knowing your bookings are supported by a recognised protection framework.

    *Excludes bookings for travel to or from the USA and Canada. Full terms and eligibility criteria apply.

  • Operational support that works around you

    Spend more time building relationships and less time managing administration. Our dedicated support includes in-person onboarding and training, flight and ticketing assistance, accounting and supplier-payment support, commission support, booking administration, ongoing guidance and a dedicated Travel Partner community.

  • Powerful systems for an efficient business

    Sugati provides a central platform for managing your travel business, with visibility across bookings, client activity, suppliers, documentation, commissions and performance insights. Through Cockpit, you can search and book flights, access net fares and create professional PDF quotations, supported by dedicated flight expertise and ongoing training.

  • Be part of a global luxury community

    ASMALLWORLD is more than a travel network. It is a global lifestyle community built around connection, access, inspiration and exceptional experiences. As an ASMALLWORLD Travel Designer, you will connect with professionals, suppliers and members through ASW-operated events and the wider ecosystem, building relationships, visibility and new opportunities.

  • Marketing support and inspiration

    Access ongoing travel inspiration, editorial content and marketing materials to support your client communications and business development. Use selected resources across your social media, newsletters, proposals and client conversations, helping you stay visible, relevant and inspired.

  • You receive leads and enquiries

    Our travel designers receive qualified enquiries from travellers who are already engaged with ASMALLWORLD and seeking a luxury travel expert. The aim is to help you build a sustainable, high-value client base that grows alongside your business.

A global network

The world’s most extraordinary places, and the access to deliver them.

The ASMALLWORLD advantage

You bring the talent. We bring the infrastructure.

  • You bring

    Your expertise and experience

    ASMALLWORLD provides

    A recognised global luxury network

  • You bring

    Your client relationships

    ASMALLWORLD provides

    Preferred travel partnerships

  • You bring

    Your personal brand

    ASMALLWORLD provides

    Access to the ASMALLWORLD Collection

  • You bring

    Your commercial ambition

    ASMALLWORLD provides

    Booking, flight and business-management systems

  • You bring

    Your understanding of luxury travel

    ASMALLWORLD provides

    Administration, accounting and commission support

  • You bring

    Your personal approach

    ASMALLWORLD provides

    Training, guidance and an international IC community

Is this you?

Designed for experienced travel professionals

The ASMALLWORLD Bespoke Travel Advisor Network is intentionally selective. We are building a carefully curated network of independent advisors who value service, relationships and sustainable growth.

You bring your business and expertise. ASMALLWORLD provides the platform, support and partnerships to help you take it further.

This programme may be right for you if you are:

  • An experienced travel professional with at least three years' industry experience.
  • Building or developing your own travel brand.
  • Looking for greater flexibility without working entirely alone.
  • Seeking stronger operational support for your existing business.
  • Ready to expand your luxury travel offering.
  • Focused on creating meaningful, long-term client relationships.
  • Interested in the opportunities of a global luxury travel and lifestyle network.

Your business, your way

Your business. Your clients. Your way of working.

The Network is designed to support your independence, not replace it. You can build your business around your own:

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  • Brand identity

    Your name and voice stay front and centre.

  • Client relationships

    The people you know remain entirely yours.

  • Specialisms & expertise

    Lead with the destinations you know best.

  • Communication style

    Speak to clients the way that suits you.

  • Working patterns

    Set the pace and the hours that fit your life.

  • Growth ambitions

    Scale on your terms, at your own speed.

With ASMALLWORLD supporting the operational side, you can focus on what you do best: understanding your clients, creating exceptional journeys and delivering a genuinely personal service.

How it works

From first conversation to your first booking

Becoming an ASMALLWORLD Travel Partner is a straightforward, supported process.

  1. Agreement

    Discuss your business, experience and ambitions, and complete the partnership agreement.

  2. Training

    Onboarding and training to familiarise you with our systems, suppliers and ways of working.

  3. System access

    Receive access to the platforms and resources to manage bookings, flights, commissions and clients.

  4. Meet the team

    Connect with the ASMALLWORLD team and your wider Travel Partner community.

  5. Begin your partnership

    Start building your business with the support of our luxury travel and lifestyle ecosystem.

Build your travel business

Ready to take your travel business further?

If you are an experienced travel professional looking for the freedom to build your own luxury travel business, with the credibility, access and support of a global network behind you, we would love to hear from you.

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Application

Start a conversation

Share a few details about your experience and business, and a member of the ASMALLWORLD team will be in touch, usually within a few working days.

  • Every application is reviewed personally by our team.
  • A confidential, no-obligation conversation.
  • For experienced advisors with three or more years in travel.
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