Start Your Own Travel Business
Pack Your Bags...Full of Profits!
At over a billion dollars, the travel industry is evolving, creating new trends and new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. Our experts take you step-by-step as you embark on your most exciting adventure--starting a business. Discover success as an independent travel or specialty tour professional offering unique opportunities--in both geography and market niche--that even online discount travel sites can't compete with.
From exotic getaways to adrenaline-pumping extreme tours and time-saving technology to important regulations, learn how to conduct business by land, air, or sea. Plus, access an abundance of resources including important associations, travel-specific software, mailing lists, and in-the-trenches tips from successful travel specialists and tour operators.
Covers:
- Hot travel markets including: business, leisure, adventure, honeymoons, family, men only, women only, seniors, and more
- Designing and pricing your services and packages
- Managing your finances
- Using efficient software systems and mobile technology for daily operations
- Complying with security regulations for domestic and foreign travel
- Advertising and promoting online and in print
- Growing your business
From finding your clients to delivering a trip of a lifetime and everything in between, learn what you need to know to become a high-flying success!