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How to Start a Tour Company


Starting a Tour Company


Summary: Do you know that millions of people go on vacation tour each year? People often want to go on a trip tour to enjoy seeing different places and as a way of getting a break from their jobs and responsibilities. The increasing number of people who book a tour is therefore a good reason why it is a better idea to start a travel tour company.

Starting a tour company can be a good endeavor most especially if you have a natural interest in traveling and sight seeing and you have the necessary knowledge on how to start a tour company.

The following are valuable information that you will find helpful if you want to have a successful and profitable adventure tour company:

Make sure that you provide the types of services that your clients will look for in your tour agency. When operating a tour company, it is important that you think of the possible things that your clients will need or will more likely look for when they are looking for travel tour companies. Your clients may be looking for affordable tour packages and there are times when your clients will prefer to have a personalized special tour. Consider these things when planning the types of services that you will offer in your travel tour company. You will find it a good idea to offer affordable packages to people who avail of your group tour. You may also provide tours packages that can be customized by your clients who may have preferences when going on a guided tour.

Establish good relationship with other companies related to your industry. You may be engaging in the travel tour business industry but it is important that you establish good relationship with other companies that can be related to yours. You will, for example, find it a good idea to build relationship with a tickets company and tour bus companies so you can be given discounted rates and nice accommodation when you avail of their services for your virtual tour company. You also can increase your contacts with different franchising hotels to give an affordable travel deal along overnight stay at famous hotels to your customers. You have to give something special to sell your package which no one gives in your competitive market so plan your deals well.

Find competent staffs who can handle your corporate tours company. It is also important that you employ competent staffs who can efficiently manage your grand canyon tour company. Look for reliable and friendly tour agents, tour operator and tour guides who will be responsible for the tour services that you offer such as romantic tours, family tour, senior tours and sightseeing services.

To improvise on your sells target try to introduce incentives and referrals to your current and prospect clients. You can give corporate discounts to target behemoth companies. Your tour agency can also attract more people by giving group discounts and student discounts. Your travel tour company might not make handsome profit on these tour packages but don’t forget students and groups help a lot in marketing.

127 Responses to "How to Start a Tour Company".

1. nityanand shetty on 5/19/2008

Hi, I will be more interested if you provide more information regarding the starting a business. such as the structure of the business & capital required i the business

2. Ndavipato on 6/13/2008

Also if you advice me on how the website should look like and also the most important features that should be included.

3. TJ on 7/10/2008

If anyone is interested in going in on a business in Canada, please email me at tjandann4eva@live.com .

4. Thabiso on 10/6/2008

i want to start a tour company but i don't have enough money to buy a bus. i decided to hire a bus from another company. So do you think it will be more expensive or is it a bad idea?

5. risa narikae on 10/21/2008

i want to start a travel tour business but i don't have money. where do i start?

6. rock on 10/26/2008

hi you can either take loan if u want your business to start otherwise u can work with travel company , learn from it, and gain more and more experience and make yourself independent to start your business

7. M on 11/19/2008

To answer Q1. Company structure is important regardless of the industry. Look into whether you will set up as LLC or Corp. Best is to consult an accountant. Capital depends on the type of tour company you want to create. Other things to look at are, state regulations on tour companies, many states have regs, many don't. If you sell your tour to people in multiple states, you have to make sure you abide by each state's regs. You will also want to consult with a lawyer who is familiar with seller of travel law. Lastly, it is important to look into liability insurance. Some insurance companies specialize in tour operator insurance, so that should tell you something about its relevance.

8. LEBOGANG MOKGETHI on 1/20/2009 8:16:40 AM

I AM INTERESTED IN STARTING A BUSINESS IN TOURISM, BOUGHT A MERCEDES VITO WHICH I THINK IS RELIABLE AND SAFE TO USE. I HAVE SO FAR REGISTERED THE COMPANY AND DID A PROFILE AS WELL, MY ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT I HAVE NO CLUE ON WHERE TO GO FROM HERE AS I AM NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE INDUSTRY AND NOT QUALIFIED AS YET. PLS HELP

9. Anesh on 1/23/2009 4:43:57 AM

Tips for Lebogang Mokgethi
I recommend that you immediately put the Merc to work as an airport shuttle service and start converting cash at the soonest.
1. Arrange permanent parking space at your nearest International Airport and have your vehicle based there. (Convenient for urgent last minute pickups)
2. Ensure that your reservations desk is manned & equipped to handle bookings 24/7. (telephonic, fax, email, website, sms) U have to be accessible at all times.
3. Have a "referral commission" factored into your vehicle hire rates and offer this commission to hotels & accommodation establishments, travel agencies, reservations desk clerks, air charter companies, event organisers and so on. This referral commission will ensure that people out there go the extra mile to send you clients.
4. Advertise, Advertise, Advertise
Best of luck SA Travel & Tourism - SATNT

10. toji tharakan on 2/5/2009 6:26:51 AM

I AM STARTING A NEW BUSINESS ON TOUR OPERATING IN INDIA AND DUBAI, I WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME BASIC IDEAS AND SOME IMPORTANT POINTS TO KEEP IN MY MIND REGULARLY IN MY BUSINESS RUNNING. KINDLY PLEASE GIVE ME VALID DETAILS IN STARTING MY NEW BUSINEESS AND A GOOD ADVICE. THANK YOU

11. billie on 2/5/2009 9:35:37 AM

hello there, i have already safari jeep.. especially this is good for rough roads that we have in Tanzania. the problem is, i am looking for some body who is going to be the partner in order to do marketing abroad. i would appreciate if somebody like to join me. you may send me an email.williumphilemon@yahoo.com

12. Jekku Thomas on 2/6/2009 3:50:42 AM

I would like to start a tour and travel company in India, What is the formalities for Registering this company. Hope to hear from you a better advice.

13. james on 2/12/2009 1:36:42 PM

Having lived in the USA for the last 12 years, I would like anyone interested in a safari or a tour business in kenya. I would be of a great help to be a business partner because i have been there all of my life. Thanks.

14. zach on 2/19/2009 10:17:32 AM

what is the start up cost for starting a tour company

15. curtis on 2/25/2009 3:58:12 AM

Anyone interested in starting a Tours and Travel Firm in Kenya is warmly welcome. Just drop a line in my inbox. Anyone interested to tour Kenya is free to inquire from me. curtis@operamail.com

16. Greg on 2/26/2009 7:08:22 AM

Please furnish more details for the requirements to start a tour bus company. Business and capital needed and where do you go to register.

17. jesse on 2/28/2009 4:25:12 AM

Hello james, I am intrested in opening a tour company in kenya. please contact me. My address is tours.safaris@yahoo.com

18. Auxillia on 3/8/2009 8:55:07 AM

hi james, i would like to start a tour operating company in Zimbabwe.

19. Oscar on 3/13/2009 12:27:55 AM

I need information on how to get customers because i am already in the business of tourism. i have a website which is www.bocalia.co.za but i don't get customers, i am registered with many search engine e.g yahoo, google, ananzi you can name it but i don't get customers. please help me.

20. edith on 3/13/2009 4:25:44 AM

travel tours company more info how to get from the ground.

21. MELISSA FEARON on 3/16/2009 12:48:27 AM

HI IAM FROM JAMAICA AND I HAVE STARTED A TOUR COMPANY AND I DONT HAVE THE KNOW HOW TO GET ORANIZED TO SET UP WEB PAGE WITH PICS AND LOCATION NO CAM NO MONEY BUT I KNOW I CAN WITH LITTLE OR NO RESOURCES SO I JUST NEED A SPCIFIC GUIDE ON HOW TO GET PEOPLE TO VISIT ME BY SPECIAL INVITATION ONLY AND WE WOULD BUILD A RELATIONSHIP AND SET UP A SCEDULE BEFORE THEY EVEN GET TO JAMAICA I HAVE THE KNOW HOW TO SOURCE CHEAP BED AND BREAKFAST AND ACTIVITIES AND I HAVE ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION EVEN FOR LARGE GROUPS BUT MY MAIN FOCOUS IS ON ECO,HOLISTIC HEALING WITH NATURAL HERBS AND I HAVE LINKS WITH WELL ESTABLISHED NURITIONIST FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO DEAL WITH THEIR HEALTH TOO SOO I NOT REALLY INTRESTED IN GETTING LIC I WANT IT TO BE S0 PVT AND INIMATE MORE THAN JUS SHOWING MY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY IAM 26 AND I LOVE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND LEARN ABOUT DIFFRENT CULTURES ALSO COUCH SURFING GAVE ME A WAY TO GET CLIENTS EVEN THOUGH THEY DONT SPEND MUCH BUT ITS A FOOT THROUGH THE DOOR WELL U HEAR MY STORY SO TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK MY NEXT STEP SHOULD BE GET REGISTERED FIRST OR MAKE BUSINSS PLAN?????????

22. Ravi on 3/16/2009 5:47:37 AM

Hi I want to start the Tours & Travels Business and I have a good experiences of this business but I am confused that do this business require a License please suggest me how to come out of this problem.

23. Isaac on 3/17/2009 10:23:12 AM

Hi, i have started a tour and taxi company in Nairobi Kenya and looking for clients from all over the world that are coming to Nairobi. To be able to offered transport service contact Email sheccainahafricasafaris@yahoo.Com. we will make arrangement on how we can pick you from the airport.

24. Patrick on 3/17/2009 12:25:37 PM

Have new Sprinter wagon- will travel.

25. Patrick on 3/17/2009 12:30:00 PM

location is Oregon, my contact is pet@eoni.com

26. charles on 3/22/2009 10:10:41 AM

Hi! I operate a tour guide business based in uganda, specialising in life time adventurous activities like gorilla trekking, nile rafting, guided tours to national parks, mountains, islands in lake victoria. Please contact me for a cheap tour package or business.

27. charles on 3/22/2009 10:16:19 AM

My contact is inquiries@diversetours.com

28. Euro Abysiniya on 3/23/2009 1:38:58 PM

Dear Sir /Madam This is the best site we find in tourism field, it is interesting you all are working in the tourism business. This is my idea we all can work together as partner no need to open big office no need to buy car the only thing you can do is organize a trip and collect the money from the client and take them where they want, you will make money and the local tour operator too. So if you are interested to do this you can work everywhere in the world. We are looking for joint venture or partners to organize tour to Ethiopia if you are interested please contact us at aberacoffee@yahoo.com, 00251911249079. We can work together with this field. 1 Tourism, 2 hotel and guest house, apartment, 3 farming, 4 investing in the country, 5 import export, 6 opening new NGO We know how, when, where and why. Please if you have any new idea or interest contact me, i will help you with information and we can work together. with best regards, Mr.Abera

29. patrick on 3/25/2009 1:15:29 PM

i need help in information on how to start a tour company in kenya, i live in ca usa. need info please.

30. Essa on 3/27/2009 5:54:40 AM

Oman is an arabian country and a new tourist attraction. I want to start a tourist business. How can I get connected with with overseas tour operators? I can offer competitive price for accommodation and local tours. Any party interested please write to me

31. Val Sims on 3/27/2009 5:59:58 AM

Hi, I would like to start arranging for tours to Kenya and East Africa. I am about to finish my degree in Tourism Management so I have much information on how to go about it. If you would like to travel to Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania, please contact me on vesliz@yahoo.com.

32. Farooq on 3/28/2009 1:35:21 AM

Hi, I have a touring company in Kenya specializing in Wildlife Safaris, Golfing Safaris and Beach Holidays. I am looking for tour agents and facilitators all over the world to do business with. Write to me on sales@mysticafrica.co.ke

33. maria on 3/28/2009 5:30:33 AM

Hi i am planning to start a transfer and shuttle company. how do i start? what are the legal requirements. mariantaka@hotmail.com

34. Rosh on 3/30/2009 4:12:31 PM

Hi, I have a touring company in Egypt and i am looking for tour agents to do business with. Please contact me if you are interested. info@goaroundegypt.com

35. Jared on 3/30/2009 9:04:13 PM

Hi, I have a plan to start a tour business in new zealand for some time but thought it was just a dream and would be too difficult to make a living out of. But now i see myself in a situation where it can happen. I have knowledge on what the clients want being at the other end of the business and should have enough money to cover initial costs. what i do need to know is do i need certain papers of qualifications or licenses to start. also what are all the initial costs?

36. Robin on 4/10/2009 3:33:13 AM

hello! I'm starting a tour business in delhi to near 2000 km but i have a problem that how can i start this means all the things i can arrange car, bus and hotels but how can i register my company? how can people search me on internet for contacting?

37. Robin on 4/10/2009 3:41:18 AM

robin contact me at gahlot.ch123@gmail.com

38. M.A.BHAT on 4/10/2009 6:25:39 PM

Hello, hi i am running tour and travel agency in delhi at pahar ganj in main bazar where there are other travel agency around me the way they are doing business for me is not possible. They are following after the customers and cheating them i want to do business in good way so that i will have good name in business and i want to get direct contacts with other country travel agencies so that they can send groups to me and i can make them travel india. also hotel bookings, tour packages. i can rent them cars etc. i am registered with chamber of commerce. i am member of irctc. can you give me any idea by which i can get good business and can make good name in business. thanks

39. mokgadi maredi on 4/17/2009 6:13:44 AM

i want to start a tour and travel company, i just want find out, what is it that i must do, just tell me how it works, do i have to write itineraries, find transport and accommodation for tourist, is that what a tour and travel company does?

40. roy hudson on 4/23/2009 2:32:48 PM

Hi this is Roy and I need help and advice on how to start a entertainment tour for basketball, I have the business started but not the tour.

41. roy hudson on 4/23/2009 2:35:32 PM

Any body wanting to help sponsor a basketball entertainment tour? drop me a line at: starzllc@yahoo.com

42. prateesh m on 4/24/2009 5:28:33 AM

HI , I am having a tour company in Kerala, south india. We specialize in inbound tours of Kerala, maldives and Golden triangle tours(delhi-Jaipur-Agra). I am looking for partners/agents in Europe and middle east who can sent in clients and thus have a mutually beneficial relation. We are having strong relations with vendors such as car and coach operators, houseboats, resorts, hotels etc. Looking forward to hear from you. Thanks to all our website is www.vihaartours.com

43. Jerry Jacob on 4/26/2009 2:19:42 AM

Hi, I am setting a Tour Company in MT Hagen Western Highland Province Papua New Guinea. I have already registered the company as Natural Discovery Tours and also planning to set up a lodge "Baiyer River Lodge". Please would you give some information on how to set up the Tour company and procedures involved in setting up?

44. Rob Garcia on 4/28/2009 11:09:21 AM

Melissa Fearon, I will be in Jamaica next Monday(May 4) and I am very interested in maybe partnering with you regarding your B&B. Please contact me at Rob@5startravelandcruises.com, you can visit our site at www.5startravelandcruises.com to show you that we are a legitimate agency with over 10 yrs in business. Thanks, Rob

45. Nicholas on 4/30/2009 9:35:54 AM

Hi all! great site and blogs, however i think we all need to keep researching and work harder so as to take this business to the next level. Tourism is an interesting field but we need to let them(potential clients) know how much of a career it is by being very professional. Lastly, I would love to reach out to other agents in the Caribbeans and Europe for possible collaboration. Nicholas from Lagos, Nigeria. my email address is nickey_familia@yahoo.com Chow and talk to you later

46. Edmond Thomas on 5/1/2009 6:48:55 AM

Having lived in the USA for 14 years, I now live in Tanzania where I am partnering with my brother (22 years direct involvement in Wildlife & Kilimanjaro climbing safaris) in setting up a tour business in Tanzania. Our main intention to build a responsible (community friendly) tour company that will make an impact in the lives of real people we work with. With our collective experiences, my brother and I would make valuable partners. Please drop me an email... or if you plan to be in Tanzania, let me be your host, and explore together.

47. habte on 5/3/2009 1:01:48 PM

I have tour company here & i want to work with partnership in USA or Europe since I have big demand/market in Ethiopia. can you communicate me?

48. John Kairouz on 5/5/2009 11:11:39 AM

HELLO ALL YOUR QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED BY CONTACTING ME AT MY EMAIL.

With respect to all the wonderful answers provided here by many helpful and caring persons, all business must start with a clear and well defined plan. Followed by a strategy for execution and allocation of all the necessary resources such as money, workforce, technical know how etc... We specialize at the Winners circle in such endeavors. We totally understand financial restrictions with start up business and will be willing to help you all depending on each case at minimal cost. Today you must spend money to make money. Most small business fail because they cannot properly transition from the idea phase to actual implementation within there budgets. 60% of projects fail from the beginning. At the winners circle our proven track record holds testament to our success with many clients. Feel free to shoot over your questions to my email. Have a wonderful week all! Good Luck. My direct Email is:john@jointhewinnerscircle.com

49. rani on 5/6/2009 3:42:20 AM

Actually i am interested to venture into tour or more liking to do reservation of air flight through domestic and international flight. how to do? where to start from?

50. John Kairouz on 5/7/2009 12:19:31 PM

Great questions, both of them Rani. To help answer them I'm going to need more information from you.

1) Where are you located and which country would you like to open your business from?
2)What is your educational and experience background? Does any of it support entry into this type of business?
3)Are you looking to conduct business through the net only as E-commerce or also as a physical establishment with walk-ins?
4)Looking to open an office or from home?
5)Flight alone might not be lucrative enough, depending on your market? have you considered other additions or services and if so have you conducted any feasibility studies yet?

If you'd prefer not to post the answers feel free to email me directly at john@jointhewinnerscircle.com Thank you

51. chok on 5/14/2009 11:04:54 AM

i would like to set up a tour company in Abuja, Nigeria. I know little about the business and how to grow it. How do i take-off, how do i grow the business to client and customer satisfaction

52. Boithabiso on 5/21/2009 3:43:11 PM

Does one need a license to run a touring company/airport shuttle services company in south africa? If so where can one get one?

53. John on 5/21/2009 8:31:09 PM

Hi every one, i am looking for a business partner who can work with me, I am from Tanzania but I live in Pennsylvania in U.S.A now. here is my company website www.openafricatours.com I hope to hear fro you soon. John.

54. joza on 5/22/2009 5:24:32 PM

Hi all, I'm planning to start a tour and holiday management company in South India. Would anybody advise me where to start and how to organize everything? please. thanks

55. Ajit Bhaskar on 5/27/2009 11:27:38 AM

I AM STARTING A NEW BUSINESS ON TOUR OPERATING IN INDIA( Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh State), I WOULD LIKE TO GET SOME BASIC IDEAS AND SOME IMPORTANT POINTS TO KEEP IN MY MIND REGULARLY IN MY BUSINESS RUNNING. KINDLY PLEASE GIVE ME VALID DETAILS IN STARTING MY NEW BUSINESS AND A GOOD ADVICE. THANK YOU 11

56. Stevoe on 5/29/2009 10:54:52 AM

Hi, I'm looking for tour agents from the USA to partner with moreso if they don't have partners in Kenya or may be they need more partners. I have been in business for 5 years and most of my agents or lets say partners or those who sent me business are from Germany. Britain and France. If you are interested email me on lofas@loveforafricasafaris.com or fax me on +254(0)50 2020623

57. James Joseph on 6/3/2009 7:38:04 AM

Dear All, I am having a tour management company in Kerala, south india. We specialize in inbound tours of Kerala with highest customer service standards. I am looking for business partners, travel agents in Europe and USA, Australia, Russia and Middle East who can sent clients to Kerala to explore the natural beauty and experience the culture, so we can have a mutually beneficial relation in this industry. I do have strong relations and experience with vendors such as vehicle suppliers, houseboats, resorts, hotels, airlines, tourism board etc. I Look forward to have a good relation always. Thank you very much to all of you. Please do not hesitate to contact me at jamesjosephm@gmail.com for further clarifications.

58. asanka on 6/9/2009 2:18:01 AM

hi everyone, i'm starting a new tour consultant company in Sri lanka the beautiful island in indian ocean, and i need some foreign contacts for my business from europ( specially from Germany, Britain, France, and Italy),US, Australia, Africa and all the asian countries...if some one interested about this please right me down your business proposal to me through asiki23@hotmail.com or contact me through 0094 112561958, thanks best regards..,

59. asanka on 6/9/2009 2:50:13 AM

and my other numbers are 0094 716826234 or 0094 112561815 thanks

60. stephen R. Kuira on 6/10/2009 5:28:21 AM

Let Mellisa Fearon get intouch with me my email is steve@loveforafricasafaris.com

61. kim on 6/10/2009 2:52:01 PM

hello everyone, in my experience in travel business it is so satisfying to see clients happy and their expectations exceeded with excellent service. it is key to the success of any travel agency or tour operator. I recently resigned from a very successful tour operator in the world, i bought a 4x4 and Van for an upstart. my major challenge has been getting agencies abroad market my service offering. anyone interested in partnership with me is welcome. My email is africatouch@gmail.com. Thank you and wish you all the best!

62. sisir on 6/11/2009 7:10:59 AM

hi i am sisir from bhutan and i want to start tour business. the problem is that i have no idea in this field. i want to know everything about tour business. i want you to tell me if there is any web site which tells us how to start a tour business in details. can you also give me some foreign contacts? thank u.

63. George on 6/14/2009 8:14:42 PM

Hello Everyone. I am in the process of forming a travel tour operations here in California, specifically targeting Tours in the Mundo Maya. Mainly Belize and Guatemala, and parts of Southern Mexico. I plan to target travelers from the US, Canada, Mexico and Europe. I am in the Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization field so my areas of expertise will be in creating a website and market the business online in these countries. I have also lived and traveled to the Mundo Maya area, Southern Mexico, Belize and Guatemala and I am very familiar with the area. I want to combine my knowledge of Marketing and the familiarity and experience in traveling to these countries to develop a first class tour company with different tour packages targeting all levels of travelers. Anyone interested please contact me at jmsilva3@gmail.com.

64. Webster Kapaliswa on 6/17/2009 3:41:29 AM

We are a tour company operating and based in Arusha Tanzania. Our company African Guide Expeditions Ltd is owned 100% by Tanzanians. We are looking for an agent or partner to work with. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. Email:info@africanguideexpeditions.com

65. Roman S.Chuwa on 6/17/2009 5:27:53 AM

kIBOKO bushcamp in Tanzania is a Tented camp and Camp site located at Lake Manyara national park, Mto wa mbu adjacent the national park. It is a paradise for wildlife enthusiastic and blends into its natural surroundings to enable visitors to feel themselves park of the wild. clients going to MANYARA.N. PARK, TARANGIRE N. PARK, NGORONGORO CRATER, SERENGETI, LAKE EYASI, OLDONYO-LENGAI ETC could stay there, we are looking a serious partner to join together AND INVEST TO THIS PROPERTY, and develop more to this area, also do marketing to get more clients.. size of the area is 37 acres. please view our web..www.kibokolodge.com or email. kibokotz@yahoo.co.uk or tel +255(0) 754 476861 mr. Roman S. Chuwa

66. phenyo on 6/17/2009 6:31:17 AM

i want to start a tour company and i have no cash please I need your advise.

67. James on 6/17/2009 8:01:48 AM

@phenyo, This business needs hardly any cash, this is more about managing and personal relation with your tourist. You can arrange everything for tourist and keep your share. You can arrange car, buy tickets, plan their trip, book a hotel in visitor's money so why you need cash for this? You can also start this business from home, all that you need is a computer, internet and a cellphone. I think you need more passion than cash.

68. Bryan Coetzee on 6/23/2009 3:13:13 AM

i have read a number of the questions raised and believe Bizhub has answered them very well. i would also like to add that being a start up, one needs to spend time and money on consultants who can draw up a decent business plan - in particular the financial sections. they can answer the bankability point, break even point and more importantly, based on certain capital outlay and running costs, will this business venture be feasible. but be warned, there are many people out there who do business plans. do a thorough background check on them - especially on their financial I.Q. otherwise...this is a great site. would like to get more involved somehow. regards Bryan

69. Vinod on 6/23/2009 3:11:37 PM

I would like to start a tour and travel company in Delhi, India. What is the formalities for Registering this company. And what is the basic investment to start the business. Waiting for your valuable and best advice. Thank You.

70. Pablo Ortiz on 6/25/2009 11:55:33 PM

Hi, I would like to start a personal walking tour business in N.Y.C. .. I know there are lots of tours in N.Y. yet i'm trying something new by providing daily tours to all boroughs using and teaching tourists how to use public transportation with a more 1 on 1 approach so I only book tours by families or couples for a better feel of N.Y. life.. E-mail me at ortizsp@yahoo.com if you want to come to New York and never get lost..

71. Franklin Appiah on 6/28/2009 11:27:55 PM

I have great interest in the travel and tourism business, i have started with the company, registered, and organize local tours here in Ghana, but the main vision is to collaborate with international travel and tour companies and operators to connect leisure and business as well as other categories of travel globally. at my current status i believe Babahub.com which is my travel portal needs to connect with focused and unswerving companies and agencies to connect globally. What do i do, If you ever want to travel to Ghana for any reason at all, communicate with me (info@babahub.com). WE are reliable and we believe in working with agencies and individuals previously unknown.

72. kennedy on 7/1/2009 9:31:19 AM

Hi, I am in the process of starting a tour operator business in kenya, Nairobi. I am looking for interested partners in UK, USA, Swiz, Italy, Germany e.t.c. to provide the clients. email (rohashken@gmail.com)

73. Harish on 7/13/2009 2:25:36 AM

Hi All, We are a successful tour operator in India. At present, we are catering to Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. We are looking for interested partners in Germany, London who can send/provide me the clients in India. If any one interested please email.

74. Jasurbek on 7/16/2009 9:13:35 AM

I want to start a tour and travel company in Uzbekistan. i just want to find out, what is it that i must do, just tell me how it works, do i have to write itineraries, find transport and accommodation for tourist, is that what a tour and travel company does? How much money must to invest at minimum? Waiting for your valuable and best advice. Thank You.

75. Peter on 7/19/2009 1:51:04 PM

I own a small airport shuttle company in San Francisco Bay Area, I would like to get into the travel organizer business, we have about 300 people, we transfer to the bay area airports, so we do have a captive audience, I am interested in tour operators to from everywhere in the world, maybe a joint venture basis, please let me know if you can help (apolloluxury@yahoo.com)

76. Karuna Wickrama arachchi on 7/21/2009 4:48:12 AM

Hi all, I'm planning to start a Tour company in Sri Lanka. Please advise me how to start and how to organize everything? please. thanks

77. Rakesh on 7/22/2009 6:06:24 PM

Hi, I want to start a tour organizer business in India. But have no clues how to go about it. I have money but no experience and can't work anywhere to get experience. Please advice me.

78. SerkeAlem on 7/23/2009 2:50:38 AM

This year I graduate from college of Tourism. My profession is Tour Operator. However, I did not start working on this field. I have a plan to run my own tour operation business together with some friends in Ethiopia. Please let me know if you can advise (rishetal@yahoo.com)

79. Daisy on 7/23/2009 8:26:40 AM

I work for Dakota Tours which is a tours and travel company in Kenya. We are targeting European, Asian and American tour companies who would like to form a partnership to bring tourists to either Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda for various tour packages including Tailor-made safaris, Lodge Safaris, Hotel & Camping Safaris, Hotel reservations, Mountain climbing, Car hire and more. Anyone interested in forming a partnership with us as their representatives in East Africa please write to me at daisy@dakotatours.co.ke or info@dakotatours.co.ke .

80. Hakim on 7/31/2009 2:04:03 AM

I have a Tour company and operating from srilanka specializing in inbound tours. Looking for agents all around the world who could organize Tours to the beautiful Paradise Island of Srilanka. Please contact me at rseacreast@yahoo.com (my personal address) regarding packages and tours in srilanka and how we could work together in prospering our businesses. Thank you ,

81. Rakesh Jatiana on 7/31/2009 9:18:57 AM

Dear sir, I learnt about this business through your website. I would like to inform you that I'm a merchant shipping officer sailed for more than 20yrs in various foreign companies and visited over 80 countries. Now I have decided to start with tours/traveling/holiday packages and all sort of business connected with tourism in India and abroad.

Presently I'm settled in Karnal, near the holi city of Kurukshetra, Haryana. This is about 120 kms from Delhi and have a vast opportunity for this sort of business. I do need your help and guidance from companies like the one of yours, who can advise and guide me to step in to this kind of business. There is no shortage of office space and I'm sure that I can do anything if you feel me to join your group. I'm sure being a part of your company and with your kind help I can start this business.

I request you to contact me at the earliest if you are looking for hardworking people who can do well after starting up this business. If possible I would like to have a meeting with your company representative for further discussions. Thanx n regards. hope to see you soon. My contact details are as follows: Rakesh Kumar Jatiana, H/No.: 2092/ sect-13, Urbaqn Estate, Karnal-132001, state Haryana, Ph.; (R) 0184-4031092/ 0184 2203557 Mob.: +919466294354, Eml: jatiana@hotmail.com

82. Clare on 8/7/2009 8:57:54 AM

Dear comrades, i have acquired invaluable knowhow on this site. I have a tour which operates in east and southern Africa and occasionally trips to Asia(Turkey and Thailand) and am glad i ventured into it.

we are now building the website and we believe this is one thing that will catapult us to great heights. For those who want to partner with us(bigCAT Adventures), then please contact us and we can collaborate on any tours. We specialise on birdwatching safaris, fly fishing, boating, trekking, mountaineering, volunteerism and beach holidays. All this at affordable rates and great service delivery to our clients. We ALWAYS go where others can't venture.

our contacts are: + 254 723 539-844/+254 733 592-656. Email: bigcat.adventures@yahoo.com, bigcat.adventure@gmail.com. "Keep the adventure flowing"

83. Moshim on 8/11/2009 10:43:57 AM

Hi my name is moshim from Fiji Islands. Please contact me for cheapest holiday in fiji. I can help you with accommodation, private or seat in coach transfers to and from the hotel, Highland tours, chiefly village tours, river tours, boating, skydiving and other activities. Email:m4m_ali@yahoo.com, Phone:+6799357438

84. SATBIR SINGH on 8/12/2009 5:17:34 AM

Hi all, We have a Travel agency which operates in India. We provide Inbound tour. We are looking for partner or agent on mutual understanding. We provide affordable rates and great service delivery to our clients. We always go where others can't venture. our contacts are: + 91 9319002744. Email:gsat_singh@yahoo.com, satbir.singh28@gmail.com.

85. R GRANT on 8/12/2009 10:17:15 PM

MELISSA FEARON - PELASE CONTACT ME. I'M LOOKING TO PARTNER WITH SOMEONE IN JAMAICA. I AM A JAMAICAN LIVING IN CANADA BUT I WANT TO MOVE BACK AND RUN A TOUR COMPANY. I HAVE PRETTY GOOD BUSINESS AND WEB SKILLS. MSRGRANT@GMAIL.COM

86. Omar on 8/13/2009 10:04:23 AM

Hi all, I am based in Arusha Tanzania. the starting point for Northern circuit:-Tarangire, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro & Serengeti National Park. At the moment I am looking for business partner(Agents) from Abroad USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, HOLAND, GERMAN for mutual benefit etc. For further information please contact oshifao@yahoo.com.Cell +255 757 669466

87. Kenneth E. A on 8/16/2009 3:28:29 AM

Hi all, please if you have any kind of business to do in Nigeria my country even the connection to government i am here to give the services....looking often for business information or guidance on opening new company in Nigeria, just contact me for help. antivirus.0000@yahoo.com

88. Julie on 8/18/2009 6:19:42 PM

Hi all, my partner and I recently began a tour firm in Kenya catering for a wide range of tour services in the East African region. We'd be glad to partner with individuals, tour companies globally. Please contact us on jetitours@yahoo.com. You may also check out our facebook page under facebook groups - Jeti Tours. Regards, Julie

89. Behzad on 8/20/2009 5:36:36 AM

please help me how i can establish a good tourism company in my country Iraq(Kurdistan) add all steps that i should take, also designing a web site for that. thanks, ehzad

90. jackline on 8/20/2009 7:55:00 AM

please advice me on how to start a tour company. i know my country is one of the tourist attractions. kindly advice me

91. John W. Ndikwiki on 8/20/2009 7:15:47 PM

Hi every one my name is John from Tanzania but I'm in USA now looking for a travel Agents from all over the world who can send me Clients to Tanznia, I have a Safari company in Tanznia East Africa called Open Africa Tours & Safari Ltd, So if anyone will be interesting please email me jwilliam81@gmail.com my phone no. is- +570-814-5418 USA. Thanks!

92. Bob Mcquilkin on 8/28/2009 7:25:44 PM

I AM LOOKING TO START UP A FISHING TOUR COMPANY, WHAT TOOLS CAN YOU SUGGEST TO GET STARTED, AND WHAT COMPANIES DO YOU RECOMMEND I CAN CONTACT TO GET STARTED IMMEDIATELY. WHAT ALSO DO YOU CONSIDER FOR MARKETING AND TO REACH OUT TO THE PUBLIC THE FASTEST MEANS. PLEASE HELP ME IN ANY WAY, THANKS

93. Simon Kinyajui on 8/31/2009 6:18:10 PM

hello, ladies and gentlemen from all over the world, Always the best experience are the local people who were born and raised in their culture in africa, apart from wildlife and good terrain and weather, what about the local people who live there lives day to day for survival. see africa in its truth, see the difference of happiness and joy, between AFRICA AND THE REST OF WORLD. Sometimes it's not about what you are looking for or what you have, it's the gift of life that we are privileged to live. email me on simonke71@yahoo.com. and lets be real and honest. cheers

94. kennedy ohenebeng on 9/1/2009 1:00:27 PM

please advice me on how to start a tour company. the set of books the documentations needed

95. Monorath Dhungel on 9/2/2009 5:48:52 AM

I am here seeking a tourism Agent abroad UK, USA & elsewhere, who are interested to Visit Bhutan. The Last Shangrila of the world. At present I am working for a tourism co for last 12 yrs in finance. Now seeking agents to start providing at least 100 tourist a year. please if your are interest do write me at dhungyelm@hotmail.com

96. Imeldah on 9/7/2009 4:02:19 AM

How can i run a successful tour company in Uganda. Am through with all the registration procedures

97. Nam on 9/8/2009 10:19:20 AM

hi. i am interested about tour travel service at Cambodia the kingdom of wonder. i have been looking for any agency want to co-work B2B about this business. i could be contacted by email sad_man1love@yahoo.com

98. Wildness Safari (T) Ltd on 9/9/2009 3:49:53 AM

Tanzania is turning to be one of the top vacation destination in Africa and worldwide. With its vast tourist attractions like Ngorongoro crater 'the 8th world wonder' Mt Kilimanjaro 'the roof of Africa' without forgetting the spice island of Zanzibar with its magical white sand beaches. We are introducing ourselves to your firm as the operators of Wildness Safari (T) Ltd based in Dar-es-salaam – Tanzania-East Africa. Is a professionally managed, dynamic and result oriented specialist operator, offering bespoke safari packages to Tanzanian game parks and islands. Wildness Safari is registered with Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism in Tanzania and member of Tanzania Association of Tour Operators. It prides itself on its tailored and dynamic travel packages and value for money prices. Offering a high-level of service, the team is composed of experienced consultants who listen to the client’s needs to plan the perfect holiday itineraries. We are native Tanzanian safaris and tour operators that have exposed our tourism experience into business, bringing the people to visit East Africa and mostly aiming to help people turn their Africa travel dreams into Reality. We would like to connect, collaborate/cooperate with you as our travel agent abroad in selling Tanzania vacation packages. For more information email our office at tzadventure1@yahoo.com

99. SD on 9/10/2009 6:55:37 AM

I am a Sri Lankan (with US immigration visa processing) currently working for a British-Sri Lankan tour company in Sri Lanka, specialized in organizing holidays to Sri Lanka and Costa Rica. The management of the company that I work for has informed me that they would like me to continue to work with them after moving to the US, and we want to find out the possibility and the legalities of registering a tour company in the USA. Is there any information or advise you can provide? I can be reached at timanahaf@yahoo.com

100. Anuradha Herath on 9/13/2009 4:48:28 AM

Hi, every one my name is Anuradha from Sri lanka. I'm looking for a travel Agents from all over the world who can send me Clients to Sri Lanka, I have a normal tour and Safari company in Sri lanka, So if anyone will be interesting please email me a.oshadhe@gmail.com or panguwa@gmail.com my phone no. is- +94777604960 or +94718381729. Thanks

101. Pradeep Sharma on 9/14/2009 2:48:30 PM

Hi, I am in the process of starting a tour operator business in India. I am looking for interested partners in India and all over the world. to provide the clients. email (pradeepsharma081@yahoo.com) 9929108681, 9672489854

102. Rose on 9/15/2009 7:33:42 AM

I operate an incentives company called silverrose in East africa. Am based in Nairobi. If you are interested in doing business email me and lets talk

103. Chiba Tours and Travel on 9/17/2009 10:29:20 AM

Am called Hadijjah, I own a tour company in Uganda. if you want we can do business. thanks

104. chester on 9/17/2009 12:55:44 PM

Hi everybody, i am into the production of a program where students can access definition of term on their phones but lacks the technology to do that. If you are that person who can help with the computerization of this definitions then contact me on arthurchester@rocketmail.com so that we can talk real business.

105. Jepi Lentoijoni on 9/17/2009 3:15:36 PM

Hi there! i am a Kenyan and i am interested to start a tour company. Kenya has an incredible opportunities for tourism - visiting the coastal region, the Maasai and Samburu ethcnic cultures. I thought you could be of great help if you can advise on how to go about this. I have a home - 150 Km from Nairobi which i can operate as an office. Kindly advise on the way to go about this.

106. Faith on 9/18/2009 6:52:50 AM

Hi all, We recently started a travel agency. Would like to partner with you from all over the world. Tourism has amazing opportunities and this part of Africa Kenya, offers so much. Kindly get in touch with me on faithm@sonykimtravel.com, together we can offer the best.

107. Faith on 9/18/2009 2:00:22 PM

My alternative email address - info@sonykimtravel.net or faithm@sonykimtravel.net

108. charuta on 9/21/2009 11:19:57 AM

hello. i want to start my own tourism company very soon, in Maharashtra, India. all of you can share with me your experiences of, like, how did you register a company, the capital you needed, its marketing etc. my email id is charu.p2000@gmail.com

109. ilham on 9/22/2009 3:35:22 PM

hi, i would like to start a tour and travel company but don't know how to go about it. i leave in nairobi kenya, please do you mind sharing with me all the requirements to start the company. like capital, logistics, registration and many more. my email address is qharat21@yahoo.com thanks

110. vikram vashistha on 9/25/2009 9:08:57 AM

Hi this is Vikram Vashistha a new entry in this business and going to start my own extreme adventure tour business in India for Americans, Russians northern Europe and for Indians as well. Need to know more about the clients needs in the same. PLEASE revert me for the same @ ..vicky.nazi@gmail.com

111. veronica chisholm on 10/1/2009 3:34:01 PM

Hi this is veronica i have a new tour company in tanzania. am looking for agent to work together Europe, america, canada for more information my email verohdalls@yahoo.co.uk

112. Braah Ayebaekipreye on 10/1/2009 7:39:03 PM

Hi all, I'm planning to start up a tourism business in Brass Island, Bayelsa State. Nigeria Would anybody advise me on how to start and how to organize everything? Please contact me true this Email: preye4gk@yahoo.com or My Mobile: +2348134601116. Thanks.

113. wallace nyota on 10/6/2009 10:57:17 AM

hi, i want to start a tour company and already have a van, but i don't know how to get customers. am from kenya and have various hotels ave inquired and agreed.

114. Festus on 10/9/2009 8:40:17 AM

professional tour guides with more than 13 years of experience in Mt.kenya climbing. We have formed a group of excellent guides and very experienced cooks and porters. We are looking for partners to work together from Europe, USA, Canada, South Africa and any other country. More inquiries please Email me mt.kenyatreks@gmail.com

115. khalid mohamed on 10/14/2009 4:53:28 AM

hi, this is khalid mohamed, a professional kenyan tour operator with more than 8yrs experience in the industry. i'm planning to start a travel agency business in Switzerland, specialized in organizing groups, incentives, luxury, adventure and bird watching safaris and beach holidays in east of africa, including Mombasa, Zanzibar and safaris to all major parks in this circuit. am looking for partners to work together from Europe, USA, Russia, China, India, Canada, Japan and other countries.

116. Satbir on 10/14/2009 5:42:50 AM

Hello Mr. Khalid..... i have a travel agency in India which deals in Inbound and Domestic Tour. If you are interested to become our partner or travel agent on mutual benefit basis then contact me at info@amazingtourofindia.com or amazingtourofindia@gmail.com. website: www.amazingtourofindia.com

117. Hilde Ramsden on 10/16/2009 9:59:52 AM

Hi, am looking to invest and partner with someone a bush camp in Kenya for overland travelers. I live in Nairobi. Anyone interested?

118. Hilde Ramsden on 10/16/2009 10:21:25 AM

Sorry, my email is Hilde_6@hotmail.com

119. ERIC MUGO on 10/18/2009 2:03:20 AM

Ref No:113-Wallace Nyota, Your contact is of equal importance just as your Idea. Kindly talk to me via gracericsinve@yahoo.com and we will talk business.

120. Priscilla on 10/20/2009 4:35:38 AM

We are a Company based in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe looking for travel Agents from any where in the world to partner with. will provide all resources required while tourists are touring with us here. res@pearls-tours.com

121. Benard on 10/23/2009 4:08:04 AM

Benard Maina, We are a registered tour company in Kenya. Specialized in car hire, taxi services, out-door safaris, hotel bookings. We would like to partner with various tour companies across the globe. Our email is benrahsafaris@aol.com. Our website is currently under construction to include future partners’.

122. Kimberlee on 10/24/2009 6:08:10 PM

I need to know what type of business license I need to operate a tour company in North Carolina. Also who are some liability companies that offer insurance for tour operators?

123. Happyness Joseph on 10/25/2009 4:35:56 AM

Hi, My name is Happyness. i am a Tanzanian Girl and my professional is Hotel Manager. My dream is to open a tour operator Company but i really need a partner. I have much experience in this Business. I will be so happy if i can get a partner from all over. Lets work together for a good future. Together we can successes.

124. Angela Mithi on 10/26/2009 7:19:37 AM

i own a tour company in kenya. I'm looking for travel agents and tour operators to partner with all over the world. my email is info@shearwaters.co.ke.

125. Lele on 10/29/2009 8:13:00 AM

I have the love for traveling, and i now want to enjoy this in a form of business. As a south african living overseas i have seen a market in tour operating in RSA. Whilst people are only focusing on international tourist, will i be going overboard selling my self to schools( since school trips ended during my school days)and the general locals whom these find traveling adventurous. Obviously i hope to do all three types of tourism, inbound, outbound and local. although i have no educational background in tourism i have traveled vastly in Europe, Mid east and Africa. I hope to only operate in the SADC areas. Anyone with a better idea or criticism???

126. David on 11/4/2009 5:37:29 PM

Hello Everybody out there!! I am a professional tour guide. I am planning to start a tour safaris company in East Africa, i have great knowledge on both wildlife and good services to clients. Now, i am here in USA, CA advertising the company. Please, anybody who would like to be partner is welcome. Email me: fisheagle23@yahoo.com

127. rajesh on 11/5/2009 9:01:56 AM

i want a start tours and travels business.

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