The idea of creating a travel company in our time is very popular among aspiring entrepreneurs. This is a rather profitable business, but not everyone can withstand tough competition in this market: two years after opening, only 10% of companies remain active.
Instructions
Step 1
In order to open your own travel agency, you must conclude an agreement with tour operators. They are engaged in the development of tours, form the prices for them, as well as the size of commissions for travel agencies. As a rule, the more tours a company sells, the higher commissions it can count on.
Step 2
When choosing a tour operator, you should pay attention first of all to the reliability of the company, and not to the price level. Before you conclude a contract, decide on what audience your services will be designed for. Based on this, choose the most suitable travel products, as well as the operators that provide them.
Step 3
Together with the preparation of documents and the conclusion of contracts, it is necessary to search for and prepare premises for an office. For a start, an office of no more than 20 square meters will be enough for you. It must have a dedicated telephone and Internet line.
Step 4
After the office space has been selected, you will need to make cosmetic repairs in it and equip it for further work. In addition, you need to purchase furniture and office equipment. Don't forget the design. When contacting your company, the client should have a desire to go on a trip as soon as possible.
Step 5
As for the personnel, for the first time the travel agency will need 1-2 sales managers. The manager can combine the work of an administrator, advertising manager, and also perform duties of customer service. As the business develops, the number of employees can be increased, since it is enough for one manager to serve more than 100 applications per month.
Step 6
When opening a travel agency, special attention should be paid to advertising. Advertising on Internet sites is currently the most popular. Advertising in professional publications, in periodicals, as well as outdoor advertising is effective.
Step 7
The payback period of a travel agency will naturally depend on the number of attracted clients, the list of services, and the quality of their provision. As a rule, travel agencies pay off within 1, 5-2 years.
