How To Start A Travel Agency Business In The Philippines

SEMINAR TITLE: How to Start a Travel Agency Business in the Philippines
DATE: September 13, 2011
TIME: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
VENUE: Suite 201 Richbelt Tower, 17 Annapolis St., Greenhills, San Juan City, Metro Manila
ORGANIZER: BusinessCoach Inc.

INTRODUCTION: This seminar aims to instruct the participant on how to go about the process of starting a travel and tour agency. The travel agency business is one of the most promising ventures to start in this country. With the expected boom in worldwide tourism, the travel business is expected to gain substantially as the local population participates in this international trend. This business too offers many perks to those fond of travel.

KEY TOPICS:

Overview of the business
Success stories
Steps in starting and operating a travel agency business
Required capitalization
Finding the best location
Required permits and licenses to operate
Staffing requirement
Operations workflow
Suppliers
Equipment
Office forms
Office floor plan
Phonetic Alphabet
Codes
IATA or NON-AITA
Sources of income
Domestic tickets (Air and Sea)
International air tickets
Tour packages (domestic and international)
Documentation - Passporting
Documentation - Tourist visa assistance
Global travel distribution system
Managing expenses
Key success factors
Common mistakes or errors in the business.
Requirements for DOT accreditation

SEMINAR INVESTMENT: Php 3,000 per person (inclusive of snacks, lunch, drinks, handouts, seminar kit, certificate of attendance)
CANCELLATION BY ATTENDEE: We charge 30% from the LISTED AMOUNT if before seminar day. Non- appearance or cancellation on the seminar day will mean full forfeiture. 
RESERVATION: Phone reservation is required. Please call telephone  727-5628, 727-8860 or 496-6949.
SCHEDULE CONFIRMATION: Schedule may change without prior notice. Please call to confirm seminar schedule.