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Whether you are a seasoned professional or looking to break into the industry, partnering with a larger network when starting a travel agency can provide significant advantages. Increased buying power, business support, and minimized risk are just a few of the benefits of starting your travel agency under the umbrella of a larger organization.

The nation’s largest home-based travel advisor network remains untouched and continues reign as the best travel franchise to own Now, in its 41st year, the annual Franchise 500 Ranking ranks Cruise Planners as the No. 1 Travel Franchise for 17 years in a row based on the brand’s outstanding performance of costs and fees, size and growth, support, financial strength and stability, and brand power. It is highly competitive and a sought-after honor in the franchise industry to be recognized on the annual Franchise 500 ranking, as aspiring entrepreneurs continue to use the list as an invaluable resource to research different and reputable franchises.

More than 700 Cruise Planners travel advisors and hundreds of travel partners attend Cruise Planners annual Convention in Hollywood, Fla.

One of the first things you think about when starting a travel agency is, “how will I market my business?” With so much to keep track of, marketing should be a main priority. As a travel advisor, you need to stay on top of the latest travel trends, keep your website up to date, maintain relationships and be in the know about everything within the tourism world – all while selling travel and offering caring service to your clients.

Whether you are a brand-new travel agent or exploring starting your own travel agency, it’s important to learn about different travel suppliers, so you can help your clients find the trip that is best for them. You can never be expected to know everything about every travel vendor, but you should at least know where to go or who to ask to find more information. Expanding your knowledge about different travel suppliers and forming relationships with them will ultimately help you provide better service to your clients.

When starting a travel agency, it’s important to make your business presence known. Today, nearly everyone is searching online, Googling and scouting resources within just a few clicks. If current and potential clients are online—you should be too!