I am from Malawi the warm heart of Africa. I posses a Consultant diploma in travel and tourism (IATA). But currently I am based in Durban, South Africa .
IMHO, make sure you have a signed agreement from the host agency, specifying everything in writing, especially about monthly expenses a self employed travel agent is expected to pay, commission structures, taxation on self employed income, and earned employment benefits as a self-employed travel agent, BEFORE YOU AGREE to associate yourself with a particular host agency, and sign a outside agent contract or any similar type of legal self employment agreement. If you are uncertain, consult an lawyer, attorney, solicitor or other legal professional, before signing, photocopying it and returning the original to the host agency. Secondly, know the employment standards and taxation laws and regulations of the state or province where the host agency is located. Thirdly, understand that if you join a host agency as an outside travel agent, be prepared to have to wait a specific period of time and earn a specific level of income before qualifying for travel/vacation benefits. If the host agency offers to SELL you a travel agent "Identification" card that 'qualifies' you for free or reduced rate travel without meeting the minimum requirements to use those cards legitimately, RUN, don't walk away from that host agency. "Membership fees" for a Host Agency that you have to pay upfront for to work as a travel agent are also scams; Host Agencies that are nothing more that ID Card mills are unscrupulous fraudsters. The only Travel Agent ID Cards that are any good are those from ASTA or IATAN (in the USA) or IATA or ACTA (in Canada) or from a national travel agent organization affiliated with UFTAA (Universal Federation of Travel Agent Associations). Nuff Said.
Thank you for your comment Craig! As far as credentials go, you do not need your own IATAN card or CLIA EMBARC credentials to book travel. KHM Travel will provide you with our credentials so you can book with suppliers. Because KHM Travel Group is an IATA and CLIA-appointed agency, it allows our travel agents to work towards earning their own IATAN and CLIA cards. These cards are mainly for personal travel agent discounts, and you do not need them to operate as an independent contractor with KHM Travel Group. You can get these cards if you meet the requirements set by IATA and CLIA. We completely agree, it is crucial that travel agents be in compliance with the state laws where they operate their business. Here is a link to our New Agent Agreement for more information: khmtravel.com/agreement/
@@KHMTravelGroup I agree with your reply. IATAN cards are only required when booking personal travel benefits. As long as an outside agent has an agreement with a host agency, he or she can represent themselves as an outside agent, who is affiliated with that host agent, and authorized to book travel products in a manner as is they were actually working in the host agency's physical location. That outside agent's home office would be treated like a branch or associate office of the host agency.
Hi Jennifer, we understand your concern. That is one of the great benefits of joining a host agency, you are able to start your own business with the support of an experienced team behind you. If you have questions about getting started and becoming a travel agent, please reach out to our Membership Team at 1-888-611-1220 and they will be more than happy to assist you.
Hello! You do not need to have a license when you join a host travel agency to become and independent travel agent. If you have more questions, please contact our Memberships Team at 1-888-611-1220 and they will be happy to help.
Thank you for your comment. Education is crucial to your success as a travel agent. At KHM Travel Group, we have a Learning Management System through our MyTravelAgentPortal that provides new agents with the information they need to get started and continue their education. You can learn more about our education here: khmtravel.com/training/
@@michaelcooke8665 our Membership team would be happy to answer this question, and any more that you may have about becoming a travel agent! We look forward to hearing from you! khmtravel.com/get-started/
Hello Judy! When starting your own travel agency through a Host Agency, you do not need a specialized degree. You can learn more about becoming a travel agent with KHM Travel Group by calling our Membership Team at 1-888-611-1220 or visiting our website: khmtravel.com/
I am from Malawi the warm heart of Africa. I posses a Consultant diploma in travel and tourism (IATA). But currently I am based in Durban, South Africa .
IMHO, make sure you have a signed agreement from the host agency, specifying everything in writing, especially about monthly expenses a self employed travel agent is expected to pay, commission structures, taxation on self employed income, and earned employment benefits as a self-employed travel agent, BEFORE YOU AGREE to associate yourself with a particular host agency, and sign a outside agent contract or any similar type of legal self employment agreement. If you are uncertain, consult an lawyer, attorney, solicitor or other legal professional, before signing, photocopying it and returning the original to the host agency. Secondly, know the employment standards and taxation laws and regulations of the state or province where the host agency is located. Thirdly, understand that if you join a host agency as an outside travel agent, be prepared to have to wait a specific period of time and earn a specific level of income before qualifying for travel/vacation benefits. If the host agency offers to SELL you a travel agent "Identification" card that 'qualifies' you for free or reduced rate travel without meeting the minimum requirements to use those cards legitimately, RUN, don't walk away from that host agency. "Membership fees" for a Host Agency that you have to pay upfront for to work as a travel agent are also scams; Host Agencies that are nothing more that ID Card mills are unscrupulous fraudsters. The only Travel Agent ID Cards that are any good are those from ASTA or IATAN (in the USA) or IATA or ACTA (in Canada) or from a national travel agent organization affiliated with UFTAA (Universal Federation of Travel Agent Associations). Nuff Said.
Thank you for your comment Craig! As far as credentials go, you do not need your own IATAN card or CLIA EMBARC credentials to book travel. KHM Travel will provide you with our credentials so you can book with suppliers.
Because KHM Travel Group is an IATA and CLIA-appointed agency, it allows our travel agents to work towards earning their own IATAN and CLIA cards. These cards are mainly for personal travel agent discounts, and you do not need them to operate as an independent contractor with KHM Travel Group. You can get these cards if you meet the requirements set by IATA and CLIA.
We completely agree, it is crucial that travel agents be in compliance with the state laws where they operate their business.
Here is a link to our New Agent Agreement for more information: khmtravel.com/agreement/
@@KHMTravelGroup I agree with your reply. IATAN cards are only required when booking personal travel benefits. As long as an outside agent has an agreement with a host agency, he or she can represent themselves as an outside agent, who is affiliated with that host agent, and authorized to book travel products in a manner as is they were actually working in the host agency's physical location. That outside agent's home office would be treated like a branch or associate office of the host agency.
I’m trying to get my diploma in travel and tourism but I’m scared that once I graduate trying to find a job as a travel agent
Hi Jennifer, we understand your concern. That is one of the great benefits of joining a host agency, you are able to start your own business with the support of an experienced team behind you. If you have questions about getting started and becoming a travel agent, please reach out to our Membership Team at 1-888-611-1220 and they will be more than happy to assist you.
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Hello..much love from Nepal ..i want to become a travel agent..i hope your videos help me about my passion..
Thanks! I hope you find our Travel Agent Tips helpful. You might also want to check-out our blog for more tips and insights: khmtravel.com/blog/
Thanks , do need to have own business license to become an host travel agent for beginning , thanks
Hello! You do not need to have a license when you join a host travel agency to become and independent travel agent. If you have more questions, please contact our Memberships Team at 1-888-611-1220 and they will be happy to help.
Best of luck
Is it necessary and important to have qualifications on travel and tour before becoming a travelling agent?
Thank you for your comment. Education is crucial to your success as a travel agent. At KHM Travel Group, we have a Learning Management System through our MyTravelAgentPortal that provides new agents with the information they need to get started and continue their education.
You can learn more about our education here: khmtravel.com/training/
@@KHMTravelGroup sounds good how much could I make as an agent?
@@michaelcooke8665 our Membership team would be happy to answer this question, and any more that you may have about becoming a travel agent! We look forward to hearing from you! khmtravel.com/get-started/
I would like to come travel agency
Thanks for your comment! To learn more about KHM Travel Group, visit our website and contact our team: khmtravel.com/
Interest but but I don't have diploma for this
Hello Judy! When starting your own travel agency through a Host Agency, you do not need a specialized degree. You can learn more about becoming a travel agent with KHM Travel Group by calling our Membership Team at 1-888-611-1220 or visiting our website: khmtravel.com/