09
Aug
2019

A Guide To Starting A Travel Business

Travel agency businessA Guide To Starting A Travel Business
By Mindy Benkert

Do you like to travel and see the world? Would you like to help other people discover new countries, languages and cultures. When you start a travel business you will get to help other people with their travel plans, travel at discounted prices and earn a great income. Working as a travel consultant doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to work in an office. In fact, you can start own travel business at home.

How Do You Get Started?

There are multiple companies that offer travel business opportunities. They will usually set you up with your own travel website, travel agent id and extensive marketing tools to help you get started. Without partnering with an established company it will be very difficult to get your big break and find clients. Make sure you do your research before choosing a company to affiliate with. Search for information and reviews, and contact agents currently working with the company. Once you have decided on the right company, you will be able to market yourself as selling their services, and people will trust the name brand that represent.

Who Should Start a Travel Business?

Travel businesses are ideal for people who are extremely organized and pleasant when dealing with clients. Just remember, that if you start a travel business at home, you will be required to handle customers that are having problems with their travels and need assistance right away. It also helps if you can speak a foreign language, but if you can’t, don’t worry, because you are bound to pick some up after doing a lot of free and reduced price travel.

What Are The Benefits of a Travel Business?

There are multiple benefits of having a travel business at home including more time with your family. Not to mention, the opportunity to take fantastic vacations at reduced costs. The perks of being a travel agent are incredible. Airlines and vacation companies want you to experience the high level of service that they provide to their clients so you will recommend their services. So what does that mean for you? Nights at 5 star hotels and resorts at a fraction of the cost… Free upgrades to first class on certain airlines…

Travel businesses are a great idea for someone who has a passion to help others see the world and enjoys traveling themselves!

How Do I Market My Travel Business?

Once you have started your travel business, there are a few things you can do to jumpstart your business.

1. Submit a Press Release online and in your local community announcing your new business and travel services.

2. Become involved in online forums related to the travel industry. Create a signature promoting your travel business and website.

3. Order business cards and leave them in your local restaurants, stores, etc.

4. Join your local Chamber of Commerce and meet local business owners in your area.

Only you can decide for sure if a travel business is right for you. But what could be more fun that traveling the world and helping others to do the same?

About the Author: Mindy Benkert is a successful business owner devoted to helping others find the right home business! Visit her website for the latest Service Business Ideas today!

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10 Responses

  1. joven macalisang says:

    Hello there! Im interested to put up travel agency in Iloilo.
    How can you help me?

  2. Beth Banaag says:

    Hello there! Im interested to put up travel agency biz. Anyone can help me?

  3. Hana Cacayorin says:

    Greetings from Far Eastern Travel Agency!

    We are conducting FREE seminar for those who wants to build their own Travel Agency business. Complete packages, airfares, hotels and other services.

    Hoping that we can do a business presentation with you at your most convenient time.

    Our office is located at Unit 204-206 PMHA Bulding, V.Luna corner East Ave. Quezon City.

    • eliza alvarado says:

      ms hana, are you from FETA? are you conducting free seminar? can you please email or reply for the requirements for FREE seminar. thank you

    • april neil buceta says:

      hi there! this is April from batangas and im interested in putting up a travel agency here.. i would like to come to your seminar, how can i contact you?

  4. Trip Option Travel Services offers an Online travel business fro home.office or commercial based. They also offer free website for each travel agent to help them promoting their website online. For more infoand details you can visit their website, www.tripoption.com

  5. nolly says:

    hi! im interested in starting an online travel agency please show me how.

    • Hana Cacayorin says:

      Greetings from Far Eastern Travel Agency!

      We are conducting FREE seminar for those who wants to build their own Travel Agency business. Complete packages, airfares, hotels and other services.

      Hoping that we can do a business presentation with you at your most convenient time.

      Our office is located at Unit 204-206 PMHA Bulding, V.Luna corner East Ave. Quezon City.

      Call or text Ms. Hana at 09179450042
      or email hcacayorin@feta.com.ph

      • Lennie Lou Carpio says:

        Hi ms Hana i would like to ask if theres still free seminar on how to put up travel agency and the schedule please..

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