The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store

The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store is a BIPOC-founded cannabis retail brand based in New York. The company operates in New York’s legal cannabis market and is involved in several community initiatives. In its first year, it served over 125,000 consumers and generated $5 million in tax revenue. In January 2024, the company rebranded from Union Square Travel Agency to The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store.
History
The Travel Agency was one of the first dispensaries to open after New York began issuing retail cannabis licenses in 2023. Its inaugural location opened on East 13th Street in Union Square before relocating to a permanent space at 835 Broadway.
In 2024, the company rebranded as The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store to reflect its expanding footprint across New York City. It opened new locations in Downtown Brooklyn and on Fifth Avenue, collaborating with CAURD license holders to promote equity in the cannabis industry.
Locations and operations
The Travel Agency brand operates multiple locations in New York City:
The Travel Agency Union Square: Opened in February 2023 at 835 Broadway, with a portion of this store's profits supporting The Doe Fund. The dispensary has a minimalist design in a 2,800-square-foot retail area.
The Travel Agency Downtown Brooklyn: Located at 188-122 Flatbush Avenue, this store initially opened as a 3,500-square-foot pop-up before moving to its permanent 4,800-square-foot location in June 2024. This store, designed by Leong Leong, marked the first legal adult-use dispensary on 5th Avenue.
Community Engagement and Social Impact
The Travel Agency collaborates with local organizations to support community development. Through its partnership with The Doe Fund, a portion of profits from its Union Square store contributes to transitional housing and reentry programs for formerly incarcerated and homeless individuals. Several graduates of The Doe Fund have been hired to work in the dispensary.
In October 2024, the company became the first cannabis sponsor of the New York Film Festival, supporting educational events aimed at reducing the stigma around cannabis use. The Travel Agency also partnered with the House of Cannabis museum in Soho to offer same-day delivery of cannabis products through kiosks.

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