1) You have a passion for travel AND helping others
So A passion for travel is a GREAT reason to become a travel agent, but not so you can satiate your never ending hunger for more travel. Rather, a much better reason to become a travel agent is to channel your passion for travel in the direction of sharing whatever life changing results you have realized through travel to others. In other words, the best reason to become a travel agent is to combine your passion for travel with a passion for helping people.
2) You have excellent project management skills and are detail and task oriented
There are a LOT of moving parts when it comes to planning a single itinerary for as little as 2 people. The best travel agents are naturals at detail and task oriented things, can juggle many things at one time and have the initiative to move a project forward and follow it through to its end.
3) You want to have a “laptop lifestyle.”
One of the greatest benefits of becoming a travel agent is that you don’t need a physical office, thanks to today’s digital world. You really can do your job and grow your business from anywhere in the world with a laptop and wi-fi connection. There’s a ton of flexibility in this career choice so it can be a great option for many different types of people – moms with school aged children, newly retired professionals, and recent college grads.
4) You want to be your own boss
Most travel agents are independent contractors and thus, work for themselves while the travel agency owners are business owners too. An entrepreneurial spirit is a must for those who want to become a travel agent. When you become a travel agent, you will own your own business and find yourself wearing many, many hats. But if you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I don’t want to work for someone else” or something of that nature, then becoming a travel agent is a great path.
