The travel industry is in an upswing mode and the number of people taking overseas holidays has increased in the last few years.
According to a census it has been revealed that around 58% of the British national are planning to take overseas holidays as compared to the 54% of last season.
The tourism industry is increasing, and is getting more and more transparent and the travel agents are thinning out as the traveler is becoming smarter and educated over the years.
No longer is the passenger ignorant about the travel conditions, destination and fares.
Toady information is just a few clicks away but still there is demand of travels agents who can plan and make a tailored itinerary keeping in mind all your requirements and also provide with best of services at the best possible price.
The agents have tie ups with hotels and other sub services like car rentals etc and can provide with great discounts which you might not get if you make bookings independently.
The travel industry has immense growth potential and thus getting into it as an independent franchise agent is also advised.
In a franchise based travel industry you have association with a travel brand and thus you will instantly get customers and you won't have to spend a lot of money and energy on advertisement.
You get to work in the best of booking system, and also get the support of a big player in the market.
The best part is that once you have your franchise, you can have your own flexible working hours and also work from home with the help of the internet.
Some of the travel companies which care giving out their franchises have claimed that one can make over 1,00,000 pounds in few years considering the growth of the market.
Most of the people who start the travel agency franchise work start with working from home and gradually set up their own call center to advertise your business.
You can also hire a call center to advertise regarding your travel business.
Internet, magazines and newspapers are other means to advertise your business.
Travel companies that provide you with their franchise will also provide you with all the necessary guidelines required to start a business.
They provide with all the necessary support, training, to grow into a successful business.
Some companies have their in-house tour operation system so as to compete in this edgy travel market.