Becoming an online travel agent might just be the answer to your search for a stable income,with an average income of $30,000 annually depending on your experience.
With the increasing number of travellers moving around the world each year,the travel industry which is said to accounts for 11% of worlds GDP, is certainly growing. Meaning a lot of money is being spent in the industry. And as an online travel agent, this is an oppurtunity for you to earn big.
On like before,it no longer requires huge capital and a rented space to become a travel agent as technology has made it possible true mobile communication, for travel agents to work from the comfort of their homes by marketing and selling products and services for travel agencies, companies or hosts through websites blogs and other social media.
Google statistics shows that 70% of travellers with smart phones have done travel research on it and 1 in 2 traveller's journey starts on mobile. Which means it's easier now for travellers and travel agents to communicate.
WHAT IS AN ONLINE TRAVEL AGENT(OTA.)?
Online travel agents, sell products and services for bigger travel companies, or agencies.
HOW IT WORKS.
As a travel agent you get registered on an online travel company or Host agency's website,They offer you some of their products and services like:
Booking.
Transportation.
Accommodation.
Rental services.
Tour guide etc,
to sell,and for every product or service you sell, you are paid your commission according to company policy.
Some online travel agencies or hosts include:
*Disney vacation planner.
*Cruise inc.
*airbnb.
And many others.
Some tools required include:
A computer,a blog or website,Photocopying machine,Printers,Fax machine,Telephone and internet connection.
However,it's not easy at the initial stage,but you sure gonna make it if you put in a little hard work. Make use of every available social medium like Facebook,twitter,pintrest and the rest for your marketing through ads, to reach more of your targeted audience.
Remember,making it work is a matter of choice.So make the right choice today.
Penywriter.