How to become a travel agent from home , In
Europe and America, people have long refused the services of the major agencies
and companies in favor of independent consultants. Similar
trends have been observed in our country.
Become
a travel agent - is the ability to create an excellent launching pad for
further development of their own business.
What attracts people
to this work? High
wages, constant travel ... a lot of life seems to be a travel agent of this
tale. But
at the same time to take some decisive steps towards fulfillment of their
dreams cannot be solved virtually none. You do not want to be among them? Then this article is for
you!
Step 1: Education
Curious
about how to become a travel agent, you first need to deal with where and how
you will be trained.
There
are two variants: conventional colleges and universities, as well as special
training school operators.
The
first option is attractive because you will study in depth all of the
disciplines related to tourism and hospitality, will get a huge base of
theoretical knowledge. However,
the fact that a fully complete the course of study, will take several years. Actually,
in the school, you will appear 2-3 times a year, and the rest of the time can
be used to prepare the ground for further work.
If
you want to get the most useful practical information and as soon as possible
get to work, it is more logical would be to enroll in a special operator
training school. Here
you will learn how to become a travel agent, get an overview of the tourist
destinations, sales and reservation systems, marketing, and so on. D.
Step 2.
Preparation of certification
Tour
operators cannot be without the certification. For
your future customers, this will be the proof of your expertise and deep
knowledge of the specifics of your business. Consequently,
and trust you will be much more.
As
a rule, the relevant certificates can be obtained at the place of study. But
some people are turning to the International Association CLIA, offering a
well-known and respected in the certification program of the tourism industry.
Step 3.
Obtaining a license
if
you would like to have had its own travel agency, business is better to
register a legal entity (Company, Ltd., and so on. D.). But
those who want to become a travel agent (i.e, a mediator between the travel
agency and its clients) will be enough to register as an individual
entrepreneur - SP. To
obtain a license is required to pay the state fee in the amount of 1300 rubles.
Please
be aware that the license for the sale of air transportation and advance
booking is made separately. Certification
conditions dictated by the federal aviation regulations. At
the same time it imposed certain requirements to the premises, personnel,
security systems and booking. If
you intend to sell not only tours but also cheap, need to conclude an agreement
with the airline and obtain the certificate.,
Step
4. Select the tour company
Perhaps this is the most important stage.
A travel agent can independently choose whom to work from
a variety of operators. When
choosing, consider the size of remuneration of the company's reputation in the market and
ease of use.