Travel Agency

15 Tips For Starting A Successful Travel Agency (2024)

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 19th, 2023

Want to start your own travel agency? Here are some tips you should know:

Learn more about starting a travel agency:

Where to start?

-> Travel agency plan
-> How to finance a travel agency?
-> How much does it cost to start a travel agency?
-> Pros and cons of a travel agency

Need inspiration?

-> Other travel agency success stories
-> Marketing ideas for a travel agency
-> Travel agency slogans
-> Travel agency names
-> Travel agency Instagram bios

Other resources

-> Profitability of a travel agency

We've interviewed thousands of successful founders at Starter Story and asked what advice they would give to entrepreneurs who are just getting started.

Here's the best advice we discovered for starting a travel agency:

#1: Ritesh Raj, founder of CuddlyNest:

We chatted with with Ritesh, founder of CuddlyNest ($233K/month). In our interview, Ritesh says:

We aim to become a global leader in travel accommodation, renowned for our commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and unparalleled customer service. We're planning to continue introducing leading-edge technology to personalize and streamline the booking process, making travel planning as seamless as possible.

Additionally:

Surrounding yourself with experienced advisors, mentors, and like-minded peers can provide new perspectives, inspiration, and invaluable advice.

Read the full interview ➜

#2: Robin Finney, founder of Wandering Aunt :

We chatted with with Robin, founder of Wandering Aunt ($2.3K/month). In our interview, Robin says:

It takes time to catch up to your vision and to become the person who can hold the expansiveness of that vision.

Read the full interview ➜

#3: Marissa Waiters, founder of Spread Your Wings Travel Agency:

We chatted with with Marissa, founder of Spread Your Wings Travel Agency ($7K/month). In our interview, Marissa says:

Do research before starting. If you want to start a business - research before you pay anything.

Read the full interview ➜

#4: Robin Finney, founder of Wandering Aunt :

We chatted with with Robin, founder of Wandering Aunt ($2.3K/month). In our interview, Robin says:

So often we compare ourselves to others and tell ourselves we “should” be farther along. When in reality, what works for one person may not work for you. We are all wired differently and must find what works best for each of us.

Additionally:

I also believe that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on resources upfront. Start by getting a simple website up and use free tools like Mailchimp to grow your email list. Use trials of products you’re interested in prior to investing.

Read the full interview ➜

#5: Nishan Rajakaruna, founder of Total Travel Solution:

We chatted with with Nishan, founder of Total Travel Solution ($20K/month). In our interview, Nishan says:

The top 3 secrets of success I teach are hard work, discipline & financial planning!

Read the full interview ➜

#6: Mar Pages, founder of Solo Female Travelers:

We chatted with with Mar, founder of Solo Female Travelers ($150K/month). In our interview, Mar says:

We wanted our tours to contribute to making the industry, and therefore the economy of many countries that rely on tourism, more equitable for women.

Additionally:

The importance of finding the right business partner should not be underestimated. You need to find someone who is 100% aligned with you at a personal and professional level. Someone who complements you and who makes you better, but who would do the same as you in most situations.

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#7: Hari Krishna Dulipudi, founder of Visa List:

We chatted with with Hari, founder of Visa List ($22K/month). In our interview, Hari says:

Before building anything, validate the idea first. It will save you a ton of time.

Additionally:

Travelling opens a lot of opportunities and puts so many things in perspective. It takes you out of your comfort zone and familiar environment and unleashes your creative side.