Private Travel Designers (Elegant Resorts)
The luxury homeworking arm of Elegant Resorts, charging no joining fee and £99 a month after three months, and paying commission on receipt of the deposit.
- Last reviewed 2026-09-21
- Not yet checked against the ABTA and ATOL registers
- Company website
The facts
| Model | Commission split |
|---|---|
| Cost to join | £0 |
| Ongoing fee | £99/mo after 3 months |
| Other fees | None recorded |
| Agent keeps | 60% |
| Financial protection | ABTA · ATOL |
| Agents in the network | 9 |
| Founded | Not published |
| Parent or owner | Elegant Resorts (luxury operator) |
| Accepts newcomers | No — three years’ experience required |
What sets it apart
Commission is paid upfront when the deposit is received, which is rare in this market.
Who it suits
Not open to newcomers — the company’s stated position is “no — three years’ experience required”.
You work self-employed under the host’s licences and bonding, and keep an agreed share of the commission you earn.
How customers’ money is protected
This matters to you as well as to your clients: it determines who is liable if a supplier or the company itself fails.
ABTA: Member — number not published. ABTA membership commits the company to ABTA’s code of conduct, requires it to protect customers’ money on holidays that do not include a flight, and gives customers a complaints and arbitration route.
ATOL: Held — licence number not published. An ATOL licence protects the money customers pay for package holidays that include a flight, and covers getting them home if the company fails.
ABTA and ATOL cover.
Ownership and background
The homeworking arm of the luxury operator Elegant Resorts.