Comments on: How to Start Travel and Tourism Business

By: S H

S H — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:07:50 +0000

Mr.G, I am also looking forward to start the same business in kerala. Can you please tell me what the procedures are to start the business? And about various packages?

By: S M

S M — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:39:26 +0000

Dear Sir,
Myself SM working for a travel and tourism agency in Saudi Arabia for 4 years , now I have plan to start a travel agency in Ernakulum {India ,Kerala state} my budget is 200,000 rupees already have a own website too I am looking for tourism business like hotel booking, tour packages, house boating and car and bus rents.

I don’t give more importance’s to international air ticking it better give importance’s domestic flights because this is the first stage of my business even I don’t have visa so I like to contract the small budget airlines direct and sale the passenger door to door.

So may I know how can I register the agency in department of tourism? and how much deposit for the airlines issuing authoring by internet as a sub agent (not asking for GDS Galileo or Amadeus) and want know all the license requirements to start a travel agency in India expect IATA please guide me with your valuable ideas.

By: J G

J G — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:00:05 +0000

I have been aspiring to start up with my own tourism business. I do know that there is a lot of competition in the market and for this you have to have a niche segment to cater to.

The segment I wish to cater to is, inbound international tourism. My idea of starting up with a business is to get foreign tourists and personally assist them in their tours. This i think would make me sure that the best of service is delivered to them and then it will spread the word of mouth ahead in future with other customers as well.

Sir i want to know that is the idea i have been thinking is viable to start with and what are the legal and monetary formalities i need to fulfill to start with this venture.

Your reply is awaited.

Thanks and Regards

By: Zaheer Ahmed

Zaheer Ahmed — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:27:48 +0000

Sir,
I live in Saudi Arabia which a destination for millions of tourists for Haj and Umra (religious tours) all the year round. I know agencies who operate this locally, but would like to use the local contacts to start this nich tourism business from India. In fact I want to start a tourism agency catering to this nich business soully. What are the legal necessaties to enter into this type of business in India?

Thanks.

By: Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 07:15:27 +0000

Mr. Raj,
I think the vehicles you have mentioned are enough and you should buy one big car like Scorpio or safari.
Thank you.

By: raj meledath

raj meledath — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:50:20 +0000

SIR, I wish to start a rent a car business.already i have 2 alto,2 i10, and a lancer.how many vehicle i have to buy to start this business leagelly, and could you please tell me what are the terms and conditions. i’m residing and going to start the business in cochin,tell me what are the risk factors,

By: sourav

sourav — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:59:28 +0000

hi
i need to start a website for complete travel ticket…bus, train, hotels and air (domestic & international). I am happy using inventory of other major companies on comission but dont want their name to reflect anywhere. how to do it. help me if u can

By: Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson — Sat, 29 May 2010 01:57:18 +0000

Mr. Mathew,
That’s great!
If you have experience and contacts as well, you have the edge over the others.
You just need to establish the tours & travels firm and start getting the tourists.
You can have a great success. You just need to know about the legal procedure and it is not that tough.
Thank you.

By: Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson — Fri, 28 May 2010 17:48:23 +0000

Not a huge investment. But the things I told you are needed and they can be done in enough amount of money.
Thank you.

By: Don Mathew

Don Mathew — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:37:18 +0000

Do I need A huge investment to set up??