Welcome to Friday 15! In episode 68 Steph chats with April Swales, Marketing Director for Uniglobe Travel Center about working full-time while starting an agency, is $10k normal cost to start travel agency, and best host + trainings for groups

Helpful Resources:

(Real numbers on the average cost to start a travel agency)

(A great resources for different educational and training options for travel advisors.)

(Travefy is mentioned in the podcast as a great itinerary builder -- and it is -- but there are a few more out there if you're shopping around)

(Info on Uniglobe Travel Center's 3-month training program for new advisors.)

(The most comprehensive travel industry event calendar out there! Find trainings, conferences, events, FAM trips, ship inspections, etc.)

https://hostagencyreviews.com/travelagentchatter

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