Start Your Own Travel Business and More Cruises, Adventure Travel, Tours, Senior Travel |
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Author:
| Entrepreneur Press, |
Series title: | StartUp Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-61308-169-3 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2012 |
Publisher: | Entrepreneur Media Inc/Entrepreneur Press
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $17.99 |
Book Description:
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Pack Your Bags...Full of Profits! At over a billion dollars, the travel industry is evolving, creating new trends and new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. Our experts take you step-by-step as you embark on your most exciting adventure--starting a business. Discover success as an independent travel or specialty tour professional offering unique opportunities--in both geography and market niche--that even online discount travel sites can’t compete...
More DescriptionPack Your Bags...Full of Profits!
At over a billion dollars, the travel industry is evolving, creating new trends and new opportunities for eager entrepreneurs like you. Our experts take you step-by-step as you embark on your most exciting adventure--starting a business. Discover success as an independent travel or specialty tour professional offering unique opportunities--in both geography and market niche--that even online discount travel sites can’t compete with.
From exotic getaways to adrenaline-pumping extreme tours and time-saving technology to important regulations, learn how to conduct business by land, air, or sea. Plus, access an abundance of resources including important associations, travel-specific software, mailing lists, and in-the-trenches tips from successful travel specialists and tour operators.
Covers:
* Hot travel markets including: business, leisure, adventure, honeymoons, family, men only, women only, seniors, and more
* Designing and pricing your services and packages
* Managing your finances
* Using efficient software systems and mobile technology for daily operations
* Complying with security regulations for domestic and foreign travel
* Advertising and promoting online and in print
* Growing your business
From finding your clients to delivering a trip of a lifetime and everything in between, learn what you need to know to become a high-flying success!