Proactive Customer Service
At Travel Industry Solutions, our commitment to providing proactive customer service means delivering actionable and relevant tools, guidance, and information designed to fill our client’s needs. The bad news for anyone content with just getting by is that this level of service doesn’t just happen by default. You must make it happen. That’s why it’s […]
California Seller of Travel Requirements
As a new or soon-to-be travel agent, you may be wondering about licensure requirements in the United States. This is a valid concern, as selling travel is no easy task and requires a certain set of skills to be successful. However, there are no nationwide requirements for travel agent licensure. Instead, some states, known as […]
Florida Seller of Travel Requirements
Licensing requirements are often at the forefront of many new and aspiring travel agents’ minds. Are there nationwide licensure requirements? No, the United States does not require travel agents to be licensed. However, there are four states that do have such conditions. California, Hawaii, Washington, and Florida have all imposed their own regulations for sellers […]
Washington Seller of Travel Requirements
Do any states require licensing for their travel agents? If so, which states and what are the specific requirements? These are common questions within the travel-selling industry, especially for new agents. If you are operating or selling within one of the four seller of travel (SOT) states (Florida, Hawaii, California, and Washington), you do have […]
Hawaii Seller of Travel Requirements
Hawaii has a thriving tourism industry, and for a good reason. While it may seem like travel agents in Hawaii have it easy, not even the beauty of this archipelago can counteract the legal requirements of operating a travel business. Anyone interested in starting a business selling travel in this state should be well-versed in […]
How to Obtain Your Travel Agent License
Travel Agents have the unique opportunity to realize their business ambitions, but often lack knowledge of what is necessary for legal compliance and personal protection. To make sure your dreams do take flight, we’re breaking down the must-haves, should-haves, and crazy-if-you-don’t-have legal prerequisites and safeguards to keep risk at bay. The Must-Haves: Setting Up Your […]
Why Travel Agents Should Make Small Business Efficiency a Top Priority
Travel agencies of all sizes often operate on a razor-thin margin. Even with agencies lucky enough to have large teams of in-house or independent advisors and sizable budgets, there’s no room for waste. Agency owners, whether large corporate agencies or one-person home-based businesses, need to make every dollar and every minute of their day count. […]
How Much do Travel Agents Make? Answers to all Your Questions
A travel agent’s job is rewarding – watching families, couples, or friends embark on the adventure of a lifetime. But it takes a lot of hard work and determination to get to where you can live off of your earnings. How do travel agents actually make money? Stick with us as we explore how travel […]
LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship: Which One is Best for Travel Agents?
Taking the leap of faith and starting your own travel agency can be new and exciting until it comes time to choose a business structure. There are numerous different types of business structures, all of which retain advantages and disadvantages. However, many travel agents lean towards an LLC or sole proprietorship setup because of its […]
Travel Agency Promotion: 7 Tips for Boosting Your SEO
It is no secret that it’s increasingly difficult for travel agents to compete in the digital marketplace. Online travel agencies (OTAs) provide ready access to customers who want to book a trip on a whim, travel bloggers and hobbyists flood social media platforms with their latest pet project, and travel suppliers pay big bucks to […]