How to Start a Travel Agency

Have you ever wondered what makes people interested in purchasing a franchise? I mean, what seems to be the big deal? Having your own business can be hard work.Studies have indicated that one of the reasons people seek franchise opportunities, may be ones need for control.

It is summer. A great time to read up on the Franchise Industry you have been considering. You can also attend some trade shows offered in the travel industry that will assist you in going ahead and trying a home-based franchise, like Cruise Planners/American Express. You are not alone in THIS type of franchise.

The economy is not getting any better just yet, and the job statistics are even worse. If you have been looking for work for over a year, to no avail, maybe now is the time to take a second look at your options. Is it time to take on a new career path? Should you go back to school or learn some technical trade? Should you risk tapping into your 401k to invest in the future? These are all legitimate questions needing sound and realistic solutions.

Cruise Planners/American Express, the nation’s largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the cruise industry, today launched the Communication Coach™ program for its home-based travel agents. The computer-based technology, created by Success Sciences, is a simulated training tool that teaches agents to build their interpersonal skills when speaking to customers by telephone.