More Than Half of Travel Agents Are Now Home Based

For The First Time In History, More Than Half Of U.S. Travel Agents Are Home Based

This was the headline and article on January 30, 2017 in Travel Market Report.  I'm not at all surprised and find it rather exciting, but this may be a surprise to many who are unaware that travel agents still exist.  There have been big changes in the travel business over the past twenty years, exponentially so in the last five, and this is just one of those industry shifts.  

Travel professionals are still in the business and doing very well!

I changed my career from corporate life to travel entrepreneurship a few years ago and never gave it a second thought of having a home based business.    A good

number of brick and mortar shops are still around, however with most clients reaching out to us via the internet or phone (and much of our work being done the same way),  a storefront  isn't always necessary or cost effective.  And with clients all over the country,  it isn't always practical either.    

Without the direct visibility of a storefront, it is challenging to let people know you exist.  But we are here, some 30,000+ strong according to Phocuswright (a global travel research company), and it says something when the growth within the industry is coming from independent, driven, professional, home based entrepreneurs.   

Like me!

A bit skeptical about working with a travel professional?  Call and interview us!   We are here to help and advise you,  to  share our industry knowledge and "clout", save you money, time and the hassle of filtering through the plethora of information (and disinformation) on the internet.  

More and more travelers are returning to the services of travel professionals.   Another positive and exciting shift within the industry. 

Ready to start planning your next incredible adventure?  I would love the opportunity to share how my travel services and personal touch might add value and benefits to this process.  Please call me at (602) 540-7338 or use my online contact form to learn more.   I look forward to being of assistance.