Start Your Own Travel Business - Entrepreneur Press

If you love to travel and get a thrill from seeking out the perfect spot for a romantic weekend, a relaxing beach vacation or an adventure like no other, starting a travel business might be right for you. As the owner of a travel business, your research on unique destinations to recommend to your clients will take you to all corners of the globe. Learn how to get started in this exciting business and generate income from clients, hotels, airlines, cruise ships, tours and other travel options. This essential guide teaches you everything you need to know, including: • How to keep up with the newest travel trends, like extreme tours, safaris, cruises, eco-friendly tours and more • Surefire techniques for using the internet to attract new clients and make sales • How to become an expert in a niche market: seniors, people with disabilities, student groups and others • How to minimize security risks and deal with client emergencies • Budgeting strategies when working on commission, plus techniques for increasing your profits • How to make your tour packages different—and better—than the competition’s Sample forms, a glossary, additional resources and work sheets combined with valuable advice from successful industry professionals put you well on the road to travel success.

Author: Entrepreneur Press
Publisher: Entrepreneur Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Start Your Own Travel Business
Pages: 00242 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00242 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2007-09-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781599181110
Category: Business & Economics : Reference - General
Category: Business & Economics : Small Business - General