The travel agent landscape is changing. For the first time in the industry, most agents work from home, tipping the scales at 51%. And 48% of this steadily growing portion identify as independent contractors. The segment of homebased hobbyist agents has doubled from 4% to 8% since 2011.
Reference: Phocuswright
average highest income for home-based travel agents in 2018 – Travel Professional News
income increase for home-based travel agents from 2018 to 2019 – Travel Weekly
repeat customers success rate for home-based agents compared to 23% for leisure retail storefront – Phocuswright
As an independent agent, you can pursue your passion from the comfort of your home. Feel free to sell and earn as much as you want, and work on your time.
Leave the office life behind and take charge of your career. From your schedule to your paycheck, your business is all up to you.
Travel agents enjoy heavily reduced prices on hotels, cruises, car rentals, and other services. And they can go on free or discounted vacations called FAMS (familiarization trips) to acquaint themselves with destinations, hotels, tours, and cruises.
But fun getaways and pocket-friendly services aren’t the only perks. Agents can also expand their skillsets with hands-on educational courses for a fee.