Tourism and Travel is one of the fastest growing sectors globally. According to UNWTO, 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded in 2019, globally. A 4% increase on the previous year which is also forecast for 2020, confirming tourism as a leading and resilient economic sector, especially in view of current uncertainties. There if one is looking for a lucrative investment area, then Tour and Travel should come in handy.
In this article, our experts share with you the 3 most important things you should consider as you start your Tour and Travel business;
- Product Knowledge
Knowing what you intend to sell is vital for any entrepreneur. Tourism is all about creating unique and entertaining experiences for visitors. To effectively do this, you’ve got to invest a good deal of time in studying tourism attractions in your locality, routing plans, amenities and facilities, terrain and much more. This knowledge will give you better creativity and innovative capabilities in designing exciting tourism packages.
2. Partnerships and Networks
Tourism and Travel is one of the few sectors that thrives on partnerships. The more the partnerships and networks , the more opportunities for your travel business to grow and expand. Take an example the more hotels and lodges you have have in your network, the more package options and variety you have on offer for your clients. Therefore invest in building and growing your networks. Remember the saying, ” Your networks determine your networth”.
3. Passion & Positive Attitude
Success in the Tourism and Travel field will largely be determined by your own passion to travel and explore. If you love to travel then you get to learn more about the industry, get to discover new places and destinations that you in turn package for your clients. When you love to travel , you then find it easier to market and promote your offerings because you then have the hands on experience. Passion for travel and the right positive mental attitude will be the fuel to keep you going forward in the hard times like the COVID-19 pandemic times that we currently work in.
For more of these insights and mentorship in the Tour and Travel field, feel free to engage our Tourism experts at info@eyalamaconsulting.com or Call +256 772 367972.
Published by: Eddy Kirya – Msc. Tourism and Hospitality Management ( MUK)
The writer is a Tour Operator/ CEO at Travel 256 and Founder at Eyalama Consulting.
