any travel agents on here

[snotsnfarts]

Starting a golf travel business but need to discuss with an ABTA travel agent.

[Superstylin']

Work for VirginHolidaysCruises

Don't know if i'll be able to help but we sure have got an ABTA

What'cha need to know?

[snotsnfarts]

Its a commission based question, basically golf trip and flights-party of 10 total of 25k just processing (not finding)group and paying UK operator of overseas tour, what sort of commission would the TA expect.

[insurance_jon]

10-16 % plus fee from recent research

[insurance_jon]

Have you thought about a travel franchise. They are peanuts at the minute. We are looking to add one to our existing business ready for when the market gets better.

[emicen]

insurance_jon said:

Have you thought about a travel franchise. They are peanuts at the minute. We are looking to add one to our existing business ready for when the market gets better.

The travel market is unlikely to get much better for a fairly long time tbh. There is a gradual realisation that internet sites arent the greatest thing since sliced bread though, which is nice.

From past experience, an independant travel agency as part of a group like Advantage is a good idea. A franchise will suck you harder and drier than a tick-prostitute.