Marissa Prejean and Bee at Virtuoso Travel Week 2024

For travel professionals

C&C Elevate

The advisor accelerator

A selective pathway for ambitious travel professionals ready to build an extraordinary travel business.

More than an introduction to travel

C&C Elevate is for people who are ready to invest in themselves and build a professional travel business. Through specialized training, mentorship, industry education and the resources of C&C World Travel, you'll develop the knowledge and confidence to plan memorable trips around the world.

Pathway One: New to Travel

For accomplished professionals ready for a meaningful second career. Your background in sales, teaching, nursing, law, business or hospitality is a real advantage here.

Do you love to travel, bring a professional background, and want to build a business planning trips around the world?

Apply

Pathway Two: Established Advisors

For working travel advisors ready to grow into more worldwide travel with a close team and strong supplier relationships behind them.

Are you already planning travel and ready to take your business to the next level?

Apply
Marissa Prejean with a Hilton partner at Virtuoso Travel Week

Is C&C Elevate right for you?

The advisors who thrive here have a few things in common.

  • You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a sense of urgency.
  • You're self-motivated and keep going when it takes time to build.
  • You're comfortable putting yourself out there and building relationships.
  • You're ready to invest in your own professional development.
  • You want a team environment, not to be just a number.

What you'll gain

Specialized training

Education through our consortia network and the industry's leading travel programs.

Mentorship

Guidance from an experienced team that plans travel around the world every day, and direct support from Marissa.

Learning on location

Opportunities to experience hotels, ships and destinations firsthand.

Supplier relationships

Introductions to our partners, and partners willing to get on the phone with you.

An established agency behind you

Marketing support, back-office systems and trainings.

Community

Team meetups, in-person agency gatherings and advisors who cheer each other on.

How it works

  1. 1

    Apply

    Share a little about you and your goals.

  2. 2

    Conversation

    We'll schedule a call to get to know each other.

  3. 3

    Choose your pathway

    Together we decide where you'll start.

  4. 4

    Onboarding

    Set up your supplier accounts, systems and focus.

  5. 5

    Training and mentorship

    Learn alongside our team and partners.

  6. 6

    Grow

    Plan your first trips with support every step of the way.

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“I remember walking laps in my bedroom on the phone with Marissa about this new adventure. Best decision ever! I made a lifelong friend and started a job I love.”

Emily Bair, advisor for more than ten years

“What you put in is what you get out, and we put everything in with you.”Marissa Prejean, Founder

Frequently asked questions

Apply to C&C Elevate

C&C Elevate has a selection process. After you apply, we'll review your application and reach out to schedule a conversation.

About you

Your pathway

Your goals

Your experience

What types of travel interest you most?

Your readiness