Call the airlines and find out what certification you need to get to get the travel agency discount on flights. Same goes for cruise lines and any other type of travel you want to sell. There s more to it than a business license. If you go to the SBA federal government site they have a publication on it that will tell you the details.
Hello�� My name is Jeff Grieder and I am a Regional Manager for the Outside Sales Support Network (OSSN). An Association for the support and education of Home Based Travel Agents. There are many different variables in opening a home based travel agency, especially depending on the laws of your state and how you plan to run your business. I suggest you take a look at our website to get started at www.ossn.com. You can access our staff page or our Directors Page to find someone local for any other questions you may have. I can also be contacted at HoustonOSSN@aol.com as well. The Best of luck to you!
There are a lot of travel companies out there where you can resell their stuff and they provide some training and startup assistance. Some will charge others won t. Just be sure to do your due dilligence to make sure they are legit. It s a good way to get your feet wet, before you commit to much time and capital.There are some MLM travel companies out there too, but they really seem to be shunned by the rest of the industry, so it s probably not a good idea to go with one of them.
