my freind and me are recent university graduates and are thinking of creating our own travel agency . the problem is we dont have much experience concerning this issue ?? please tell me what our chances are is succeeding in such opportunity ?? please we need advice
2007-01-08 03:30:53 · 4 answers · asked by messiry86 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Don't you think it's a little naive to go into that field with no experience? Why don't you both get jobs at travel agencies and see how it works first? Travel agents need to know SABRE and how to get deals and schedule routes for their clients. You really should spend a minimum of one year exposing yourself to how the systems work before trying to set it up on your own.
2007-01-08 03:33:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MONEY! The answer is MONEY! Of course it will be wise to get to know how travel agency work and what profession have the people working there. You definitely have to hire such people who will know what have to be done. Also you have to make good advertising campaign so the future clients will know about you. Do you get my drift?
There are alot of aspects that you have to cover to be ready to create such agency. I think that working in such agency is a good start to get some exp. but what you'll need most are money.
The idea is good tough and I wish you luck
2007-01-08 12:08:13 · answer #2 · answered by chalga_forever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd be better off working in the industry for a while, seeing how it all works, building experience and a name, and THEN trying to start your own business.
Most businesses fail in their first year, so it's a good idea to give it the best starting chance :)
Either that, or get someone on board who does have experience.
2007-01-08 11:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately not, because running a successful travel agency is ALL ABOUT experience!
2007-01-08 11:39:23 · answer #4 · answered by backinbowl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋