Was 2016 your year to take the bold step of setting up your own travel business? Congratulations, that takes guts. Now you’re an official #travelpreneur! So what’s next? Building up a client base is key to your venture’s success. But you can’t do that until you know how to work…
South Africa is a country listed on many international traveller’s bucket lists. With world famous heritage sites like the Cradle of Humankind, or tourist attractions like Kruger National Park and one of the world’s seven wonders of nature, Table Mountain, it’s not difficult to imagine why? It makes sense then…
Top tips on making sales Congratulations! You’ve taken the most important step in your journey as a #travelpreneur – setting up your own brand and business. It takes guts, trust and a will to succeed to get this far, as, being in charge of your own income means there’s no…
As you’re reading this we can assume you’re either a fully-fledged #flightsiteagent or a newbie to the platform; either way – unless you’re in the travel game just for the pure love of it – you want to know how to make the m.o.n.e.y. A quick preamble: FlightSiteAgent’s founder, Rian…
Starting your own travel business may sound daunting but it brings with it a wealth of opportunities that salaried employment just can’t beat. Flexibility, being able to work from anywhere and juggling a family or other interests are just a few reasons why many take the leap of faith…
If you’re reading this, chances are you have a website – or are considering launching one. But, just as not all retail shops attract your attention to pop in and shop, not every site you visit will interest you enough to click. Whether you’re creating the site as a start-up…
So far 2016 has been an exciting year for FlightSiteAgent: we turned three, enjoyed a turnover of R51-million in deposits (made by an average of 125 bookings a day), have 550 active agents as members and, as of today, have launched our new website. But our site hasn’t just received…
For any business to thrive it needs to attract and retain customers. In the travel game, this is no different and you’ll need a regular flow of repeat business as well as new leads to keep it afloat.
There are over 1,000 ITCs (independent travel consultants) in South Africa. And this number will grow significantly in coming years. With its flexibility and independence, it’s an increasingly attractive career for those new to the travel industry as well as seasoned agents looking for a lifestyle change.
Being an ITC can be very satisfying but also overwhelming. You may be faced with challenges such as how to increase your network, determine your price and market your business. To help get off the ground, myriad digital marketing opportunities exist.