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How to Get Clients as a Travel Agent: 12 Practical Strategies for New Advisors

April 22, 2026 at 9:35 AM

Starting Your Travel Business

If you want to know how to get clients as a travel agent, the answer is not one tactic. It is a system. The most effective new advisors combine a clear…

Tax Tips for Franchise Owners: What to Review Before Tax Day

April 15, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Starting Your Travel Business

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…

Travel Agent Training Program: What You Need Before Booking Your First Client

April 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Starting Your Travel Business

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…

Travel Agency Startup Costs in 2026: What It Really Costs to Launch from Home

April 2, 2026 at 10:56 AM

Starting Your Travel Business

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…

Do You Need a License to Be a Travel Agent? Requirements, Seller of Travel Rules, and What Actually Applies

March 27, 2026 at 3:46 PM

Starting Your Travel Business

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…

How to Become a Travel Agent in 2026: Requirements, Training, Costs, & First Steps

March 24, 2026 at 2:25 PM

Starting Your Travel Business

If you want to become a travel agent in 2026, the most effective path is to choose the right business model, complete practical training, understand the…

Women Leading the Way in Travel: Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 23, 2026 at 8:26 AM

Starting Your Travel Business

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…

How Travel Agent Demand Supports a Profitable Franchise Opportunity

March 19, 2026 at 12:06 PM

Starting Your Travel Business

Travelers can book almost anything online. Cruises, resorts, flights, tours, and vacation packages are all available with a few clicks. But even with all…

SEO for Travel Websites: How Travel Businesses Get Found Online

March 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Starting Your Travel Business

A travel website only creates business if travelers can find it. Every day, travelers search online for destinations, travel advisors, cruise specialists,…

Tourism Advertising: Digital Strategies Travel Businesses Use to Reach Travelers

March 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Starting Your Travel Business

Travel planning has changed significantly in recent years. While referrals and personal recommendations still influence many decisions, most travelers now…

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