Google the phrase “become a travel agent” and see how many links come up. Judging from the number of websites that offer you a travel agency in a box and promise amazing lifestyle perks and free travel benefits, there’s obviously a real market and interest in selling travel. The promises are incredible. What’s the truth of the matter?
Much of the rhetoric is overheated. One website shouts,
Thousands of people just like you are starting a new career as a travel agent, making fantastic money, and enjoying the lifestyle they’ve always wanted. Now it’s your turn…
Do the math. To make even $50,000 a year, you need to sell about $14,000 worth of travel every week (and airline tickets don’t count). How many hotel rooms is that?
A lot of the marketing is absurd. A book advertisement claims,
The truth is, there are some really amazing little tricks that are kept under lock […]
Published by David Ourisman
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