The travel agent blog.
For India.
Practical guides on travel quotations, GST, WhatsApp marketing, and growing your travel business.
How to Start a Travel Agency in India (2026 Complete Guide)
Step-by-step guide to starting a travel agency in India. Registration, licensing, GST, capital requirements, and business model options for new travel entrepreneurs.
The Pre-Departure Experience: Small Details That Earn Referrals
How Indian travel agents can use vouchers, packing lists, and a clear pre-departure pack to delight clients before they travel and earn referrals.
The 6 Numbers Every Travel Agency Should Track
The key metrics that tell an Indian travel agent whether the business is healthy: conversion, average value, pipeline, and more, and how to read them.
Client Retention for Travel Agents: Turning One Trip Into Five
Why repeat clients are the most profitable part of a travel agency, and a practical system for Indian agents to keep clients coming back.
Handling "Can You Make It Cheaper?" Without Discounting
How Indian travel agents can respond to price objections and protect their margin, by changing the conversation from price to value.
Using Instagram and WhatsApp to Get Travel Leads in India
A practical, low-budget plan for Indian travel agents to generate enquiries from Instagram and WhatsApp, with post ideas and message templates you can use today.
The Complete Visa Documentation Checklist for Indian Outbound Agents
The documents Indian travel agents need for outbound visa applications, from cover letters and NOCs to financial proof, plus how to keep every file consistent.
From Accepted Quote to Confirmed Booking: A Travel Agent's Workflow
A step-by-step booking workflow for Indian travel agents: what to do the moment a quote is accepted, through to a confirmed, fully-documented trip.
How to Collect Advance and Balance Payments from Travel Clients
A practical payment workflow for Indian travel agents: how much advance to take, when to collect the balance, and how to make paying effortless for the client.
Tour Operator vs Travel Agent: Key Differences in India
Understand the difference between tour operators and travel agents in India. Registration, licensing, GST treatment, and business model comparison.
Travel Agent Commission Structure in India: Complete Breakdown
Understand how travel agents in India earn money. Commission rates from hotels, airlines, activities, insurance, and package markups explained.
Travel Quotation Format: The Complete Template for Indian Agents
Professional travel quotation format with free template. Learn what to include, how to structure pricing, and common mistakes Indian travel agents make.
Best CRM Solutions for Indian Travel Agents in 2026
Compare CRM options for Indian travel agents. From spreadsheets to dedicated travel CRMs, find the right tool for managing clients and follow-ups.