Is it possible to get your own suppliers and deal directly with the suppliers? E.g. create your own niche vendors/suppliers. How about get your own iata? Which HA do you recommend for here in California? I'm thinking to launch my TA beginning Q1 2025, after host week in early 2025.
Hi! It is possible to obtain your own IATA number and you can read more about the qualifications on iata.org. Some host agencies allow you to work with any suppliers you prefer, and other hosts prefer you to only work with their selected group of suppliers. That's a great question for a potential host! In CA, you can really work with a host from anywhere as it is such a remote career now! Cadence Travel is a highly regarded host agency in La Jolla. I hope this helps, good luck!
OK thanks. Cadence Travel looks nice but it seems like they don't have the technology that other nationwide big HA, would love to have a automatic booking engine integrated into my website. Yes, as for the suppliers I'm looking at suppliers in Japan as a Wellness/Ecotourism, it is a niche suppliers... that is why I ask you if the HA allow to work with any suppliers. I travel from CA to Japan alot so just want to create a travel business out of it.
@@theinternationalist1357 This sounds like an amazing niche! How fabulous! Check out hostagencyreviews.com - you may be able to find details on tech platforms there. Or, at least find the right contact info for host agencies so you can contact them and ask for your specific needs. good luck!
I'm so happy you're here! Please let me know any host agency questions you have!
Can you suggest or recommend any host agencies that are good for a beginner?
Hi! I believe that Outside Agents, KHM Travel, Gifted Travel Network, and Fora Travel all have good training and support for beginners!
@@jillcanning thank you for the recommendations!
@@joannegilbert-z6y You're welcome! Good luck!
Is it possible to get your own suppliers and deal directly with the suppliers? E.g. create your own niche vendors/suppliers. How about get your own iata?
Which HA do you recommend for here in California?
I'm thinking to launch my TA beginning Q1 2025, after host week in early 2025.
Hi! It is possible to obtain your own IATA number and you can read more about the qualifications on iata.org. Some host agencies allow you to work with any suppliers you prefer, and other hosts prefer you to only work with their selected group of suppliers. That's a great question for a potential host! In CA, you can really work with a host from anywhere as it is such a remote career now! Cadence Travel is a highly regarded host agency in La Jolla. I hope this helps, good luck!
OK thanks. Cadence Travel looks nice but it seems like they don't have the technology that other nationwide big HA, would love to have a automatic booking engine integrated into my website.
Yes, as for the suppliers I'm looking at suppliers in Japan as a Wellness/Ecotourism, it is a niche suppliers... that is why I ask you if the HA allow to work with any suppliers.
I travel from CA to Japan alot so just want to create a travel business out of it.
@@theinternationalist1357 This sounds like an amazing niche! How fabulous! Check out hostagencyreviews.com - you may be able to find details on tech platforms there. Or, at least find the right contact info for host agencies so you can contact them and ask for your specific needs. good luck!