Cruise Planners

Tax Day is a useful reminder for franchise owners to look beyond filing deadlines and focus on the habits that make tax season easier year after year. For many owners, that means reviewing records, separating business and personal spending, understanding estimated taxes, and ensuring home-based business deductions are handled correctly.

What Is a Travel Agent Training Program? A travel agent training program is a structured system that teaches new advisors how to book travel, work with suppliers, understand commissions, and manage clients professionally before handling real bookings.

If you want to start a travel agency from home in 2026, your total startup cost depends on the business model you choose, the tools you need, and how much support you want from day one. Some people start leaning with a lower upfront budget, while others invest earlier to launch with stronger training, technology, and a more complete business foundation.

If you are wondering whether you need a license to be a travel agent, the short answer is usually no, not in the sense of a single nationwide travel agent license. What often applies instead are business setup requirements, state seller-of-travel registration or licensing rules, and, in some cases, trust account, bonding, or disclosure requirements. The biggest state programs most new advisors should understand are California, Florida, Washington, and Hawaii.

Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and the women who shape our communities, industries, and businesses. At Cruise Planners, women are at the heart of our network. Many of our franchise owners are women who chose to build a business that fits their lives while helping others explore the world.

Travelers can book almost anything online. Cruises, resorts, flights, tours, and vacation packages are all available with a few clicks. But even with all of that convenience, demand for travel agents remains strong. In fact, total travel agency sales are projected to reach $141.3 billion by 2026, as more travelers move away from DIY booking in favor of professional expertise.