Description
Empowering Individuals to Start and Succeed as a Travel Advisors for over 30 years!
“How to Start aTravel Agency“ was the very first book written about this exploding business opportunity that has evolved in the travel industry over the past decades. First written in 1994, the book was considered on the fringe of the industry. Today, this book is distributed by the most professional and astute travel organizations in existence and is considered a must read for anyone looking to start a successful Travel Business.
This completely re-written and re-imagined version entails the use of today’s technology, such as AI, digital marketing and the use of social media to continue the growth and success of your own Travel Business. In addition to the marketing focused information, the process of starting a travel business has been completely updated to ensure success in your creation, running and success as a Travel Advisor in today’s times.
It is written with only one purpose; to help you start your Travel Business with a minimum of outlay and maximum return for your investment of time and money. Nothing is left to the imagination as every detail of the start-up process is disclosed in great detail.
Chapter Outline:
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: The Modern Travel Agent,
- Chapter 2: A Modern History of Travel Retailing
- Chapter 3: From Storefront to AI-Enhanced Travel Advisors
- Chapter 4: Evolution of the True Independent Contractor
- Chapter 5: Developing a Business Concept
- Chapter 6: Developing a Business Plan
- Chapter 7: Setting Up Your Remote Travel Agency
- Chapter 8: Setting Up Your Books
- Chapter 9: Your Remote Office of the 21st Century
- Chapter 10: Your Home Office, Remote Office and Nomadic Working
- Chapter 11: Selecting Your Host Agency
- Chapter 12: Establishing Your Agency Relationship with Suppliers
- Chapter 13: Travel Reservations and Reference Resources
- Chapter 14: Setting Up Your Supplier Files
- Chapter 15: Developing a Marketing Plan
- Chapter 16: Creating a Print and Digital Media Strategy
- Chapter 17: Direct Mail in a Digital World to Find New Clients
- Chapter 18: Travel Advertising
- Chapter 19: Travel Promotions
- Chapter 20: Finding New Clients as a Travel Agent
- Chapter 21: Travel Marketing in the Digital Landscape
- Chapter 22: How the Internet and AI Are Transforming the Travel Industry
- Chapter 23: Marketing Travel Using AI
- Chapter 24: Developing Your Knowledge and Skills
- Chapter 25: Legal Issues and Protecting Your Agency
- Chapter 26: Travel Agent Travel Benefits
- Chapter 27: Tax Benefits for Remote Travel Agents
- Chapter 28: Getting Connected in the Travel Industry
About the Authors:
The Ogg Family has a cumulative tenure in the travel industry of over 100-years. Their experience and understanding of the Travel Agency opportunity, combined with their enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit, make this title a must read for those looking to either start a home based travel business or to further their success as a Travel Professional.
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