Starting A Travel Business

Developing a comprehensive business plan should always be the first step when deciding to open a business. A plan gives your business direction and helps you prepare for what you may need to overcome in the future.

ATIA has a Business Planning & Advisory Service to assist you in both business strategy and business planning.

Alternatively a comprehensive range of business resources are available from www.business.gov.au.

If you are looking to start a career in travel or tourism or perhaps continuing your professional development, a formal training qualification is the best head-start to further your career.

In fostering an industry of highly qualified and trained staff, ATIA endorses seeking a Certificate III in Travel as the entry level qualification required for any travel agent consultant or front line travel selling staff.

The ATIA Accreditation is an industry accreditation scheme that sets the benchmark of quality for the travel industry.

ATIA is committed to elevating travel industry standards in Australia by driving increased and continued participation by travel intermediaries in the scheme and raising consumer awareness of the benefits of booking travel through an ATIA accredited agent. Read more

To become ATIA accredited, a new travel business (start-up) is required to have at least 50% of staff in a travel selling position to hold a Certificate III in Travel or equivalent or have at least 2 years experience in a travel selling position. Additionally, you must supply a copy of your business plan and projected operational budget for the first year of trading.

It is best practice for all businesses to have Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance policies to protect you and your business, should the need arise.