Become a travel agent
If you are considering a new or secondary career option, and becoming a travel agent is on your short list, then we are here to give you ten good reasons why you should become a travel agent. While this would not have been the case less than five years ago, the travel agent career is once again on the rise and the timing could not be better for a new person to get started and experience great success. So before you make you decision, here are 3 things you need to consider.
1. You Get To Work From Home
Some people like an office, but most of us prefer our homes. Working from home is a great benefit to starting a new business or career, as you get to save time and cost on commuting or renting an expensive office space. When you become a travel agent, unless you are looking to setup a traditional storefront agency for clients to walk-in, then you do not need to have an office. Store-front agencies are outdated, and most travel agents communicate with customers over the phone and via emails. As long as you have access to the internet and a working phone line, your travel business can be wherever you want it to be, giving you great flexibility.
2. The Perks Are Great
People work hard and save every penny they can to go on annual vacations. It is everyone’s wish to travel more and experience different people and culture. When you become a travel agent, you get to the option of travelling to some of the world’s most exotic destinations, either for free or at significantly discounted rates. Travel Agents go on familiarity or site inspection trips (FAMS) sponsored by product vendors, put together to promote their products to sales agents. On these trips, you get to be pampered and schmoozed by hoteliers and tour operators, all for the purpose of you promoting their product to your clients. You’ll also earn many free stays as sales incentives when you hit certain sales targets set by product vendors.
3. Own Your Business
There are travel agents that work as employees, handling reservations for tour companies and major travel agencies. However, most travel agents work as home-based travel agents, either independent or hosted. This way you get to set your own work hours, be your own boss and reap the financial rewards of your efforts. There are many great benefits to owning your own business, including additional tax write-offs and tax savings.
