For travel advisors
Private China trips for travel advisors & agents
Send us your client's brief. We design a private, tailor-made trip, quote it in USD and run it on the ground. Your client gets a dedicated consultant, and we have been a licensed local operator since 2009.
- Mainland China
- Hong Kong
- Macau
Commission
10%
commission on the LocalKey trip price, in USD.
- Paid within 30 days after your client's trip endsOne payment per booking, after travel is complete.
- Paid to you or to your host agencyTell us where it goes when you apply.
- Your client pays LocalKey directly, in USDYou don't collect or hold client money.
Not included: international flights and pass-through fees such as visas are outside the commission base. No commission is paid on cancelled or refunded bookings.
How it works
From application to commission in four steps
Apply
Fill in the short form below with your agency or host agency details.
Get your advisor code
We review your application and, once approved, send your personal advisor code by email.
Send a client brief
Email us your client's brief, or have your client mention your code when they contact us. We quote in USD and your client pays LocalKey directly.
We deliver, you get paid
We run the trip on the ground. Your commission is paid within 30 days after the trip ends.
What we handle for your client
Itinerary design
A route built around your client's dates, pace and interests, revised with them until it fits.
Guides, drivers and hotels
Our own network of local guides, drivers and hotels across the trip.
24/7 support during the trip
A dedicated consultant your client can reach at any hour while they travel.
Quotes in USD
One clear trip price in US dollars, paid by your client to LocalKey.
Questions advisors ask
Anything else? Email service@localkeytravel.com.
Who can apply?
Independent travel advisors, travel agents and agencies, including advisors who work under a host agency. We review each application before issuing an advisor code.
Do I need an IATA or CLIA number?
No. If you have one, add it to the form, but it is optional.
Who pays for the trip?
Your client pays LocalKey directly, in USD. You don't need to collect payment or handle client funds.
When is commission paid?
Within 30 days after your client's trip ends. Commission is 10% of the LocalKey trip price and is not paid on cancelled or refunded bookings. It can be paid to you or to your host agency.
Can I get net rates?
Not at this stage. We work on a commission basis for now.
Which destinations do you cover?
Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau.
Advisor application
Apply as an advisor
Tell us about your agency and your clients. Our team reviews every application personally and replies by email.
- We check your details and agency.
- If approved, you receive your advisor code.
- Send your first client brief whenever you're ready.
We reply within 1 business day.