Inviting Trade Partners
Growing your trade network starts with reaching out to potential partners. Launchpad makes it easy to send professional partnership invitations to travel agents, wholesalers, and tour operators you'd like to work with.
How to invite a trade partner
Go to Trade from the main menu
Select Partners from the hub menu
Click Invite Partner in the top right
Enter the partner's details (see below)
Customise your invitation message
Click Send Invitation
Information to include
Partner details
Company Name — the business you're inviting
Contact Name — the person who'll receive the invitation
Email Address — where to send the invitation (required)
Partner Type — select from:
- Travel Agent - Wholesaler - Tour Operator - DMC (Destination Management Company)
Invitation message
Personalise your invitation:
Subject Line — customise the email subject
Message — add a personal note explaining why you'd like to partner
Products to Highlight — optionally showcase specific products
Proposed terms
Set initial terms for discussion:
Suggested Commission Rate — your proposed commission percentage
Rate Sheet — optionally attach a rate sheet for their review
What happens after you send
The partner receives an email with your invitation
They can review your business profile and products
They click to accept or request more information
You're notified when they respond
Once accepted, they appear in your Partners list
Tracking your invitations
View all pending invitations:
Go to Trade Partners
Click the Invitations tab
See the status of each invitation:
- Sent — invitation delivered - Opened — partner viewed the invitation - Accepted — partnership confirmed - Declined — partner chose not to proceed
Tips for successful invitations
Personalise your message — explain why you think they'd be a good fit
Highlight your strengths — mention what makes your products special
Be clear about terms — outline commission rates upfront
Include your rate sheet — give them something to work with
Follow up — if you don't hear back, send a friendly reminder
Resending an invitation
If an invitation hasn't been opened:
Go to Trade Partners
Click the Invitations tab
Find the invitation
Click Resend
A warm, personalised invitation is the first step to a successful trade partnership.