
- 216 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Pack Your Bagsā¦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 adventureāstarting a business. Discover success as an independent travel or specialty tour professional offering unique opportunitiesāin both geography and market nicheāthat 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!
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Table of contents
- Additional titles in Entrepreneurās Startup Series
- Title Page
- Preface
- 1 - Pack Your Bags
- 2 - Do You Have the Right Stuff?
- 3 - Meet the Homebased Travel Agent
- 4 - Finding Your Travelers Market Research
- 5 - Your Travelerās Trunk Business Names, Structures, and More
- 6 - Figuring Your Finances and Your Equipment Needs
- 7 - Daily Operations
- 8 - All About Tours
- 9 - Destination Driven
- 10 - All About Cruises
- 11 - Get the Adrenaline Pumping! Itās Adventure Travel
- 12 - Seniors on the Move
- 13 - Advertising and Promotion
- 14 - Controlling Your Finances
- 15 - Flying High or Bailing Out
- Appendix - Travel Resources
- Glossary
- Index
- Subscribe to Entrepreneur Magazine
- Copyright Page