Working alone as a travel agent can be really challenging. You'll face increased costs to obtain the necessary documentation to work with various suppliers, and it can take ages to build a solid network and establish relationships with different cruise lines, theme parks, resorts, and so on.
Are you considering becoming a travel agent/advisor but heard some things that made you question everything? Let’s clarify some common myths and show why this career is way more exciting (and way less complicated) than you would think!
So you want to be a travel agent, but you’re wondering what you’d need to do to be successful. You’re in luck, because this article will help you better understand the transferable skills necessary to start working for yourself.
I entered the world of travel at the ripe age of 21. I was bubbly, enthusiastic, (probably annoying), and completely blind to the path I had ahead of me. It’s been twelve years and my career has taken twists and turns I never expected.
We've all been there.... laying on a white sand beach and thinking "man I could get used to this! I am totally going to become a travel agent." Let's talk about how to make that thought become a reality.
Goodbye, 2024! Thanks for the amazing memories - from the debut of the Disney Treasure to the launch of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disney, and so many more surprises in the world of travel.
Let me tell you right away, Santa Claus was pretty great to us all this year. Not only did we get the official release date for Epic Universe, but Disney Cruise Line also announced a handful of new cruise ships (with Bluey even deciding to take some time off and enjoy a vacation with her family). We're also getting new lands at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, and Beaches is set to launch Beaches Exuma in late 2025. It’s safe to say there’s a lot to look forward to next year!
Yin and Yang. Heads and Tails. Everything in life has its advantages and disadvantages... well, unless you’ve just won the lottery, but that’s not the case here. Unfortunately. What we’re saying is that being a travel agent comes with both perks and challenges. That’s true for almost any job, and today, we’ll focus on the best aspects of becoming a travel agent, as well as the biggest challenges.
