There is no generic approach to opening a travel agency. This is in part due to the fact that the laws or regulations can vary from country to country and state to state.
Further research into opening a business is recommended and additional information may be obtained from the following resources:
- National Travel Agency Association(s)
- Global and Regional Agency Associations
- Government Licensing Office or Government Aviation Authority
- Banking Organisations (setting up a business)
Advisory Bureaux
- Other Web sites
Benefit from training designed specifically for travel agents
IATA offers comprehensive training and professional development services, among which the IATA/UFTAA International Travel and Tourism Training Programme is globally recognised as the best and most complete Travel and Tourism qualification. For more information on the complete range of IATA training services, please visit IATA Training pages.
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