You make the sale
happen.
The rep plants the idea. The property delivers the stay. But the sold holiday — that's your work. Whether you're an agent, an operator, a product manager, or a travel designer, RepBuddies is built to support the role you play in the trade and connect you with reps who value what you do.
Free · Opt-in only · Your attention stays yours
A quiet welcome from Ray
You're the reason any of this works. The trips you plan and the holidays you sell are what keep the whole trade moving. I'll make sure reps approach you only once you've opted in — and I'll show you the ones whose properties fit what you actually sell. Welcome to the Reserve.
What is RepBuddies?
RepBuddies is the free app for everyone in the travel trade who turns ideas into sold trips — agents, tour operators, product managers, travel designers, and trade sales teams. It exists because the most important people in the industry often have the noisiest inboxes, and because the connections that actually matter deserve a cleaner way to happen.
Inside the Reserve, you discover which reps represent the properties you already book, connect with the ones worth knowing, and get structured access to fam trips, trade events, and product updates — from reps who have earned your attention.
Everything flows through consent. Reps can discover your professional profile, but to reach you directly they need a connection — one that flows from a request you have accepted, or an introduction you have initiated. Your time stays yours.
Quiet until you want it loud
Your inbox is yours.
RepBuddies is built on consent, and it shapes every feature. Reps can see that you exist. They can see the professional information you choose to share. But to reach you directly — for a fam trip invite, a dinner, a property pitch — the connection flows from you. You reach out first, or you say yes to a request.
You decide who gets your attention, when, and about what. The Reserve is quiet until you choose to make it loud.
The Reserve, for you
Ways the Reserve works for you
Connect With Reps, on Your Terms
Search reps by property, destination, or rep company. Request a connection with anyone whose properties you book — or accept invitations from reps who recognise your work. Every connection flows from consent, both ways.
Discover Who Represents What
Type a property name or destination and see who represents it in your market. Stop guessing which rep handles the lodge your client is asking about, or whether there is a UK rep for that new Costa Rican property.
Fam Trip Invitations
Connected reps can invite you to fam trips through RepBud — the trips you hear about when you want to hear about them, not through frantic email chains. See details, capacity, eligibility, and apply through the app.
Trade Events, Curated
Access the Trade Events directory. Filter by destination, region, month, or event type. See which of your connected reps are attending. Apply to attend through RepBud where the event supports it.
Product Updates That Matter
New property launches, refurbishments, new reps announcements, availability updates — delivered from the reps you have connected with, not the wider industry noise.
Your Profile, Your Rules
Your professional profile shows what you want it to show. Your availability status, the markets you are working in, your interests. Pause your visibility during busy seasons. Edit or remove anything, anytime.
Dinners & Networking
Connected reps can invite you to networking dinners, trade gatherings, and rendezvous events. You get the invite, the context, and a one-tap yes or no — no long email threads.
Free, and Staying Free
RepBuddies is free for everyone in the trade. Funded by the paying rep side of the Reserve. No hidden tier. No advertiser interruptions. No data sold to third parties.
How it works
Four steps into the Reserve
Join the Reserve
Sign up through the main RepBud flow and pick "travel trade" as your role. Set up your professional profile — where you work, what markets you focus on, areas of interest.
Search and connect
Search by property name, destination, or rep company. Connect with the reps who represent the properties you already book — or accept requests from reps who value your contribution.
Receive invitations
Connected reps can invite you to fam trips, trade events, dinners, and share product updates. Everything flows through RepBud rather than lost email threads.
Attend trade events
Apply to attend trade events through the RepBud Trade Events directory. See who is going, what is being announced, which reps you already know will be there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What trade folks want to know
What is RepBuddies?+
RepBuddies is the free app for everyone in the trade who turns travel ideas into sold trips — travel agents, tour operators, product managers, travel designers, and trade sales teams. It connects you to the reps representing the properties you sell, gives you structured access to fam trips and trade events, and lets you grow your trade network without the usual inbox chaos.
Who is RepBuddies for?+
Anyone working in the travel trade who sells, plans, contracts, or designs holidays. Travel agents at retail, independent, and TMC agencies. Tour operators, from small owner-run shops to contracting and product teams at larger operators. DMCs and wholesalers. Luxury travel networks. Bespoke travel designers. If you work on the selling side of the trade, RepBuddies is built for you.
Is RepBuddies really free?+
Yes — and the plan is to keep it that way. RepBuddies is funded by the paying side of the Reserve (reps and rep companies on RepBud subscriptions). Your data is not sold to advertisers, your attention is not auctioned to sponsors, and there is no hidden tier you will be pushed toward later.
Will I get spammed or cold-contacted by reps?+
RepBuddies is built on consent. Reps discover your professional profile, but to reach you directly — whether for an introduction, a fam trip invite, or a dinner — the connection needs to flow from you: either you reach out first, or you accept a request. If you have not opted in to hear from a particular rep, they are not able to message you.
How does connecting with reps work?+
Search by property name, destination, or operator — see which reps represent the properties you already book, and request a connection with any of them. Once connected, the rep can invite you to fam trips, trade events, dinners, and share product updates. You can disconnect at any time.
What about fam trips and trade events?+
Connected reps can invite you to fam trips and events they are organising, through the app rather than email chaos. You also get access to the Trade Events directory — search upcoming industry events by destination or region, see which of your connected reps are attending, and apply to attend through RepBud where applicable.
Can I find out who represents a property before I book it?+
Yes. Search the property or destination in RepBuddies — if that property has a rep in the Reserve, you can see their profile and connect directly. For properties without a listed rep, you can still log them in your own records and be notified if representation is later announced.
How does RepBuddies respect my data and time?+
Your profile shows professional information only (role, company, markets you work in, areas of interest). You choose what is public. You choose who can contact you. You can pause your visibility, leave connections, or delete your account at any time. RepBud does not sell data and does not broker your attention to reps — reps pay a subscription because they value reaching you on your terms.
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