Travel Agency Contracts & Legal Forms

Every booking you make carries legal exposure. Every client you sign carries risk. And every independent contractor you bring on creates obligations that need to be documented — clearly, professionally, and in writing. The Travel Industry Solutions Contract Library is the only source
of travel agency- tailored contracts drafted specifically for the travel industry, covering the relationships and risks your agency faces.

Browse professionally written agreements, waivers, and policies below. Each document is available through the TIS platform with e-signature capability and is automatically personalized with your travel agency’s information. Add on integrated payment card collection and real-time fraud detection and scoring — so you can send, sign, get credit card information securely and stop bad transactions without juggling multiple tools.

Why Travel Agents Need Professionally Written Contracts

Generic contracts are not built for the travel industry. They do not account for the booking agent vs. merchant-of-record distinction, supplier liability disclaimers, Sellers of Travel state compliance, or the specific chargeback risks that travel agents face. Using a generic template — or no contract at all — leaves your agency exposed in ways that a single dispute can make painfully clear.

Professionally written travel agency-tailored contracts protect you in three critical ways: they set clear expectations with clients before anything goes wrong, they give you enforceable legal language if something does go wrong, and they demonstrate the professionalism that builds client trust and justifies your fees.

What's in the Contract Library

Client Agreements

These contracts govern the relationship between your agency and your travel clients. They cover your terms and conditions, planning fees, client responsibilities, refund policies, and insurance recommendations. Every travel agent — solo advisor or agency owner — needs at least one client-facing agreement in place before booking a trip.

Contractor & Staffing Agreements

If you work with independent travel advisors, sub-agents, referral partners, or social media influencers, these agreements define each relationship, protect your client base, and ensure proper IC classification. They are especially critical for agency owners building a team.

Group Travel Agreements

Group travel is one of the highest-risk booking categories for travel agents. These contracts cover both the gross (booking agent) and net (merchant of record) payment models, destination weddings, group leaders, and all the nuanced liability questions that come with coordinating travel for multiple people.

Website Policies

Our agency website collects personal data, displays pricing and availability information, and invites bookings — all of which create legal obligations. These policies cover your terms of use, privacy policy, and affiliate and advertising disclosures, all delivered as auto-updating HTML embeddable policies through the TIS platform.

How the TIS Contract Platform Works

Every contract in this library is more than just a document. Through the Travel Industry Solutions platform, each agreement includes e-signature collection, optional payment card collection, and HTML embeddable versions that auto-update when compliance changes are made. That last feature is unique in the travel industry — your posted policies always reflect the current, compliant version without any manual intervention from you.

Whether you need a single agreement or a complete contract suite for your agency, start with the contracts most relevant to how you work and expand from there. The library is organized by contract type and role so you can find exactly what you need

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need travel agency contracts if I work through a host agency?
Yes. Most host agency’s contracts cover the relationship between you and the host — they do not cover the relationship between you and your clients. You still need your own client-facing agreements, planning fee contracts, and travel insurance waivers to protect yourself in client disputes.
Yes. The contracts in this library are drafted with travel industry legal expertise, accounting for the specific risks, regulations, and business models that travel agents and agency owners face. They are not generic small-business templates.
Yes. Every agreement is designed to be customized with your agency name, contact details, fee structures, and any business-specific terms you need. The TIS platform makes customization easy.
These contracts are drafted to comply with key Sellers of Travel state requirements including California, Florida, Hawaii, and Washington — the states with the most stringent travel agency regulations. Always consult a licensed attorney for guidance specific to your state and situation.