Can someone help me out. I want start a travelling agency, how do i go about it? Your suggestions and recommendations will go long way to help me.

pls i need your contributions.

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Get certified! This is the minimum requirement for most of the independent travel agencies in the country. Each state may have different laws on the travel agents but there’s not a law that would ban you from starting one. Before you get certified, you may have to know certain software programs that are used by the travel agency. But check with your local officials as the law will be varied from state to state.


Be proficient with software. As a travel agent, you’ll be required to be familiar with the travel booking software that you’ll be working with. This will be your tool to book the flights, reserve hotels and even change the reservations of your customers. Currently there are four software programs that are used by the airline industry but learning two of them is already sufficient. If you think you can’t learn them in time, get someone who knows and learn a thing or two everyday. Slowly, you’ll be more confident in handling the system and be able to book the vacation yourself.

Concentrate in one country, content or activities. With so many places in the world, pick at least one of the activities or places that you really love and research on it. People will acknowledge your expertise in this field and they could easily imagine the place even before they arrive there. It’s nearly impossible to know all the places in the world, so for starters, instead of being half knowledgeable of all the places, it’s best that you be proficient in one and start your way slowly with other places.

Get customer’s feedback after each of their travel as soon as possible. A feedback will just mean that you care about your customer and that you wanted to have the best reservation for them. Some will be frustrated with their experience and some will have great time. Either way, you get to have the response of the travelers. Don’t be afraid that they don’t like the place you recommended as this will be a learning experience. You can even give them discounts to give yourself a chance to give them a better travel reservation next time.

Be patient. Just like any other businesses, you have to be patient in the thing that you do. It may take a month or two before you can actually get your first reservation and it will not be enough to cover your costs. Give yourself at least a year before you count your profit. Once the return of investment has been reached, you’re on your way for better financial reaping through your home based travel agency.

source: http://www.romow.com/business-blog/home-based-travel-agency-business/

ifyalways:

lol.
Get certified! This is the minimum requirement for most of the independent travel agencies in the country. Each state may have different laws on the travel agents but there’s not a law that would ban you from starting one. Before you get certified, you may have to know certain software programs that are used by the travel agency. But check with your local officials as the law will be varied from state to state.


Be proficient with software. As a travel agent, you’ll be required to be familiar with the travel booking software that you’ll be working with. This will be your tool to book the flights, reserve hotels and even change the reservations of your customers. Currently there are four software programs that are used by the airline industry but learning two of them is already sufficient. If you think you can’t learn them in time, get someone who knows and learn a thing or two everyday. Slowly, you’ll be more confident in handling the system and be able to book the vacation yourself.

Concentrate in one country, content or activities. With so many places in the world, pick at least one of the activities or places that you really love and research on it. People will acknowledge your expertise in this field and they could easily imagine the place even before they arrive there. It’s nearly impossible to know all the places in the world, so for starters, instead of being half knowledgeable of all the places, it’s best that you be proficient in one and start your way slowly with other places.

Get customer’s feedback after each of their travel as soon as possible. A feedback will just mean that you care about your customer and that you wanted to have the best reservation for them. Some will be frustrated with their experience and some will have great time. Either way, you get to have the response of the travelers. Don’t be afraid that they don’t like the place you recommended as this will be a learning experience. You can even give them discounts to give yourself a chance to give them a better travel reservation next time.

Be patient. Just like any other businesses, you have to be patient in the thing that you do. It may take a month or two before you can actually get your first reservation and it will not be enough to cover your costs. Give yourself at least a year before you count your profit. Once the return of investment has been reached, you’re on your way for better financial reaping through your home based travel agency.

source: http://www.romow.com/business-blog/home-based-travel-agency-business/

Ifyalways,thank you so much. I want start the business in Lagos Nigeria.

Ify, please if you have an idea on how set up one. I will buy your ideas. Thanks

chygo4u:

Ify, please if you have an idea on how set up one. I will buy your ideas. Thanks

what was my first reply for?thought it wud serve as guidelines
Well,i dont personally have any ideas for u

send email at matheworama@gmail.com for detail info

ifyalways:

what was my first reply for?thought it wud serve as guidelines
Well,i dont personally have any ideas for u

Ify, your first reply helped me. pls don't be angry with me.Thanks so much.

You will need to set an office well equiped and have about 2 million naira in a bank before you can be approved by AITA , Aita is the air transport association

x2lambo:

You will need to set an office well equiped and have about 2 million naira in a bank before you can be approved by AITA , Aita is the air transport association

thanks so much

Top Ten Jobs If You Love To Travel

(10) Flight attendant

It may be the most obvious travel-related job, but it's also one of the most accessible: You don't need a specialized degree to become a flight attendant, and most major airlines only require prior customer service experience and a certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. The hours are frequently erratic, and the work isn't always easy, but you'll get a glimpse of hundreds of cities across the globe during your career. A bonus perk? Free or discounted flights for you and your family.

(9) International aid worker

If you want to travel for a living while making a real difference in people's lives, consider working for an international aid organization like USAID. With this job, you can visit struggling countries and help its residents recover from dire situations such as natural disasters and famine. You'll need a background in a field like health, agriculture or education and a strong interest in social work, according to How Stuff Works.

(Exploration geologist

Exploration geologists help resource extraction companies identify the most profitable places from which to extract natural resources. Since extraction tends to happen in places that aren't very well-populated, exploration geologists get to travel to some of the most remote regions of the world, and can be away from home for months at a time.

(7)Cruise line worker

Working on a cruise ship is a travel lover's dream gig: You quite literally make a living traveling the world, all while receiving free food and accommodations. Whether you're a restaurant server, a shop clerk or a performer in the cruise's entertainment lineup, there are opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to work on one of these "floating resorts." Websites like Cruise Line Jobs list employment openings with some of the top-rated cruise lines.

(6)Travel tour guide

Imagine spending your days guiding fellow travel lovers through a bustling European metropolis, or perhaps a small local village is more your speed. Wherever you want to go, popular travel destinations are always in need of friendly, knowledgeable guides to lead tourists through city sights and cultural excursions. Study up on the history and culture of your city of choice, and don't forget to brush up on the local language!

(5)Archaeologist

Archaeologists travel the world to recover and preserve artifacts from past human cultures. Careers in archaeology require frequent travel, often to remote regions of the earth.

A benefit of speaking one of the world's most popular languages is that there are people all over the world who want to learn it. Teaching English in a foreign country is one of the easiest ways to get out and see the world. Many teaching positions in foreign countries do require a certification, but you can easily get one in about a month's time.

(3)Executive assistant

It may not be the most glamorous of jobs, but playing a behind-the-scenes role in the life of a corporate executive or other high-powered professional means you'll be right alongside your boss on his or her business trips. Since individuals in these positions travel quite frequently for important client meetings, you'll have plenty of opportunities to see new places while you work.

(2) Oceanographer
If you love traveling by sea and have a passion for learning more about it, then there is probably no better career for you than that of an oceanographer. Oceanographers often split their time between laboratories and research ships, where they can spend months away from home visiting remote regions of the ocean.

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chygo4u:
Can someone help me out. I want start a travelling agency, how do i go about it? Your suggestions and recommendations will go long way to help me.

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