How to Start Your Own Travel Business

Starting your own independent travel business might seem daunting but there’s a simpler way to make your dream a reality.

By joining a host travel agency like 1000 Mile Travel Group you’ll get all the help you need to build your own business, take control of your future, time, and finances, and create the lifestyle you’ve always dreamt of.

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Why Start Your Own Travel Business?

Exhausted by the nine to five plus overtime? Tired of difficult customers? Missing out on personal time to connect with family and friends? You’re not alone.

More and more experienced, successful travel advisors just like you are deciding to build their own independent travel business to take back control. With 1000 Mile Travel Group by your side, it’s never been easier to go independent and take back control of your time, on your terms, from your place.

We understanding the transition from employee to business owner can be daunting, which is why we work hand-in-hand with you to identify if becoming an independent travel advisor is the right move for you. We work closely with you to understand your personal goals and business support needs, to identify your skills and experience, and to ensure our services will deliver on your dreams.

So when we say ‘yes’ to you, and you say ‘yes’ to us, we know it’s a partnership that’s destined for success, every step of the way.

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Why use a host travel agency?

A host agency is an umbrella organization that an independent travel agent, small to medium agency, or experienced travel entrepreneur can align with to gain access to better commissions, more travel content, business and technological support, new business lead generation, networking opportunities, and the support of a community of like-minded individuals to assist you at every step of your journey.

Passionate travel advisors who make the leap from working for someone else to working for themselves via a host travel agency also get the added bonus of being able to use the host’s accreditation number plus Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance.

Why start your own travel business with 1000 Mile Travel Group?

At 1000 Mile Travel Group we have lived the journey and we know what it takes to transition from being an employed travel advisor to running an independent travel business.

With 15 years of experience of building our own business and supporting the independent business owners within our community, we know what it takes to succeed and have created a unique business blueprint that takes the stress and uncertainty out of starting your own travel business. Making the leap from employed advisor to independent travel business owner has never been simpler, more rewarding, or lower risk.

If you follow the 1000 Mile Travel Group blueprint, success will come.

Low start-up cost

When you start your own travel business with 1000 Mile Travel Group you won’t have to do massive amounts of paperwork or pay for expensive licensing and accreditations to get started. Our blueprint makes starting an independent travel business simple, affordable, and low risk.

Higher commissions

Because of our sales volume and strong supplier partnerships, you’ll have access to higher commissions with vendors than you would on your own. We also provide support with commission tracking and collecting to make sure you get paid quicker.

Greater flexibility

We want to help our travel advisors turn their dream life into a reality. Whether it’s working beside a pool in Bali or spending more time with family, holding a large portfolio of clients, or focusing on just a few, our mobile business model gives travel experts the chance to find the sustainable work/life balance they’re looking for.

Business support

We speak with experience and know how to make starting an independent travel business simpler. We offer a wide array of support and technological tools, from business planning to strategic account management, book-keeping to marketing, online booking to mobile apps, and everything in-between.

Education and training

Building strong relationships is important to us, which is why we provide our travel agents with ongoing training and education throughout their entire journey, not just at the start. As a 1000 Mile Travel Group travel advisor you’ll get access to the most up-to-date learning opportunities from within our business and our network of partners.

Culture and community

We may be big in size, but we’re committed to maintaining our family-business feel. When you join 1000 Mile Travel Group you become part of a strong, supportive, global community of independent travel advisors here to help you achieve success and make new connections. With our people by your side, you’ll never be alone in business.