How to open a package of last minute packages

Last minute vouchers are available in every more or less large city, the population of which has a stable demand for tourist vouchers. Consequently, time has proved that this type of business has good commercial prospects, provided that the business is properly set up.

You will need

- The amount of investment is about $ 10, 000; - necessary certificates and licenses; - company employees; - premises for a store or office.

Instruction manual

1

Register a legal entity and acquire a license to provide travel services in the field of international tourism. For your company to have the right to exist, you must have a certificate of registration of a legal entity and a certificate of compliance. It is important that the name and all data in all documents completely coincide. Please note that if you want not only to resell last minute tours of tour operators, but also to create your own, you will also need a license for tour operator activities.

2

With the help of lawyers, develop model contracts between the store and customers. They should indicate all the essential conditions for camping. Consider how you will fulfill all the points of your contract, how responsibility will be ensured for non-compliance with its conditions, what additional services you can provide to demanding customers.

3

Conclude agreements with other travel agencies in your city. When they receive last-minute packages, it’s not a fact that they can quickly find customers on their own. If you find customers on them, you can resell unclaimed tours with a reward from the operator in the amount of 10-12%. This will be your profit as a travel agent. The main parameters for choosing partners are optimal prices, reliability and ease of use. Carefully check documents and licenses from your partners. The name of the partner company must be the same in all the documentation submitted.

4

If you do not plan to join the existing network of travel agents, develop your own corporate identity. It is on it that your advertising, design of the store and site will be based. Define your target audience as well. As a rule, last minute vouchers are oriented towards the middle class. They are the ones who have the opportunity to purchase permits, but do not mind saving on costs without compromising the quality of services.

5

Open an office in the business center of your city or a store in a densely populated residential quarter with an area of ​​at least 20 sq.m. It can be both own and leased premises. Take care of the atmosphere of the store, the selection of professional staff, and advertising. The minimum number of employees is five, with at least three years of experience in tourism each. This is a requirement of the law. Create a website on the Internet that reflects as much as possible all aspects of your company’s activities and the currently proposed packages.

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To achieve success in the tourism business, you just need experience in this area. If you have no experience, get a franchise. You will receive detailed instructions on how to conduct this business, access to the database of Russian tour operators, information, consulting and technical services. A franchise seller can even guarantee you the profitability of the project, provided that you follow all the instructions exactly.