FAQ

1. How much can I earn as a travel agent?
2. Are there any rules and regulations that you must adhere to when starting up your own travel agency?
3. What are the start up costs when setting up your own travel agency?
4. Do you need to be a member of a trade association when you start up your own travel agency?
5. What is a host agency?
6. What are the different Computer Reservation Systems that you can use?
7. What is the main Computer Reservation System that people use in the travel industry?
8. Do I have to open up a shop to start my own travel agency or is there a different way I can start up?
9. Should I know about any scams going on in the travel industry?

Answers

1. How much can I earn as a travel agent?
   
   The amount you can earn as a travel agent various greatly, it could be anything from 10% to 18%. To find out more click here
2. Are there any rules and regulations that you must adhere to when starting up your own travel agency?
   
   There are many rules and regulations that you must adhere to. To find out more click here
3. What are the start up costs when setting up your own travel agency?
   
   There are a few start up costs that you need to be aware of and set money aside for. To find out more click here
4. Do you need to be a member of a trade association when you start up your own travel agency?
   
   Yes. You should join a trade association because it will benefit your business. To find out about the trade associations you can join click here
5. What is a host agency?
   
   A host agency allows independent travel agencies to operate under their license and bonds. This allows independent travel agencies with no previous experience to run their travel agency form home through a computer therefore saving on overhead and operating costs.
6. What are the different Computer Reservation Systems that you can use?
   
   There is a selection of Computer Reservation Systems to choose from. To find out more click here
7. What is the main Computer Reservation System that people use in the travel industry?
   
   The main and most popular Computer Reservation System that people use in the travel industry is the SABRE System. To find out more on the SABRE system click here
8. Do I have to open up a shop to start my own travel agency or is there a different way I can start up?
   
   No. There are a couple of different things you can do when starting your own travel agency. To find out more click here
9. Should I know about any scams going on in the travel industry?
   
   Yes. it is vital that you try to find out about all the possible scamming going on in the travel industry. To find out more click here

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