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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.

5 Jun 2026·7 min read·Maaz
Travel Agent Tips

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.

15 Jun 2026·2 min
Travel Technology

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.

14 Jun 2026·2 min
client-management

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.

13 Jun 2026·2 min
client-management

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.

12 Jun 2026·2 min
WhatsApp Marketing

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.

11 Jun 2026·2 min
Travel Agent Tips

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.

10 Jun 2026·2 min
Productivity

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.

9 Jun 2026·2 min
Pricing & GST

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.

8 Jun 2026·2 min
Travel Agent Tips

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.

5 Jun 2026·6 min
Pricing & GST

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.

5 Jun 2026·6 min
Travel Agent Tips

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.

5 Jun 2026·6 min
Travel Technology

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.

4 Jun 2026·6 min