How to Start a Travel Agency in South Africa
What is a travel agency?
A travel agency is a travel business that make arrangements of tickets for travel by air, rail, ship, etc and sells the momentary use of lodging, guided tours, adventures trips, car hire reservations and online booking services to a general public.
How to start a travel agency in South Africa?
1. Select which sector of the travel market you want to specialize.
2. Conduct a research on the market place and the potential clients.
3. Find great partners such as manager or owner of restaurants, hotels, tourist sites, etc
4. Decide on the brand name
5. Acquire the necessary permits and licenses.
6. Develop a marketing campaign/strategy and advertise your business
7. Launch your travel agency
What type of business is travel agency?
Travel Agencies is private or public sector hospitality businesses
What are the types of travel agency in South Africa?
Four main types of travel agency exist in the travel and tourism industry which include high street, business, call center and Internet.
How much do travel agents make in South Africa?
An entry-level Travel Agent with less than a year experience can expect to earn an average total return of R171,834 and Travel Agent with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total return of R164,856.
How much money does a travel agent make in South Africa?
The average travel agent salary in South Africa is R 210 000 per year or R 108 per hour.
Who regulates travel agencies in South Africa?
The regulatory body of travel agencies in South Africa is ASATA (Association of Southern African Travel Agents)
What qualification do I need to be a travel agent?
The following certificates are needed to be a certified travel agent:
1. Level 1 Certificate/Diploma Introduction to the Travel and Tourism Industry.
2. Level 1/2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism.
3. Level 2 Award in Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism.
4. Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Travel and Tourism.
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How do I start a travel agency from home?
1. Find your travel agency niche.
2. Choose your travel agency name
3. Choose a travel agency business structure.
4. Create a travel agency business plan.
5. Register your travel agency with the municipal assembly.
6. Set up your travel agency financials like create a business bank account.
7. Make a choice between a partnering with a host agency, Travel Franchise, or get your own travel Accreditation.
8. Promote your travel agency online.
Can anyone become a travel agent?
Although a degree or A-level in travel and tourism can be a desired addition, it is not a necessary requirement to be a travel agent.
How does a travel agent get paid?
The commission is paid to the travel agent by a vendor. For most trips, the vendor pays commission to the travel agent when the client has traveled. For most cruises, the travel agent is paid their commission after final payment, thus 60-90 days before sail.
