It was not so difficult to create your own travel company before, and with the abolition of compulsory state licensing of the activities of such organizations, it became even easier. Perhaps it is for this reason that there are many travel agencies today, and new ones are constantly opening - the level of competition in the tourism business is very high. Those who are not intimidated by experienced competitors should take the following steps.
It is necessary
- - office space
- - office equipment, including mini-automatic telephone exchange
- - staff (1-3 people)
- - cooperation agreements concluded with several tour operators
- - a package of constituent and other documents
Instructions
Step 1
Equip your office by renting a space that matches the business concept that you have chosen for yourself. If you plan to serve individual "elite" clients, it would be appropriate to settle in a respectable business center. If you see your target audience in the general public, then the best place is the first floor of a building on one of the main streets. When equipping an office, pay special attention to the installation of a communication system - ideally, a travel agency should have its own mini-PBX.
Step 2
Find people to trust to work in your new firm. The travel business is a direction that has its own specifics, therefore, selling managers should be hired with experience in this particular area. At first, a travel company will need two or even one such manager and director, in the role of which the owner himself often acts.
Step 3
Start building business relationships with tour operators, concluding contracts with those who, as your experience suggests, you can trust. Then don't stop there, actively look for new partners. At the entry level, the travel firm works with at least ten tour operators.
Step 4
Prepare and collect the documents required for your company to obtain official status. Register as a sole proprietor or create a limited liability company.
