Part 1 - Becoming a Travel Agent the Right Way

1.1 The Industry Today

Part 1.1 of Antravia’s Travel Agent Finance Guide explores the state of the travel agency industry in 2025. With global sales forecast to reach $466 billion, this guide explains why travelers are relying on professional advisors for cruises, wellness trips, and complex itineraries, and what these trends mean for agents planning sustainable, profitable businesses.

1.2 Host Agency vs Independent

Part 1.2 of the Antravia Travel Agent Finance Guide walks through one of the most important structural decisions every advisor faces: whether to join a host agency or go fully independent. We break down the financial implications, commission splits, support systems, licensing, and long-term strategy behind each model—so agents can choose what’s right for their business.

1.3 What successful agents do differently

Part 1.3 of Antravia’s Travel Agent Finance Guide explores why most travel agents don’t scale—and what the top performers do differently. Learn how six-figure agents structure their fees, manage time, track metrics, and run their business like a business. Includes income data, real examples, and practical benchmarks.

1.4 Understanding Client Demand in 2025

Part 1.4 of the Antravia Travel Agent Finance Guide explores how client preferences are shifting in 2025. From younger travelers willing to pay for expertise to the rise of niche markets like wellness, food, and luxury rail, this section breaks down what today’s clients expect—and how agents can position themselves to meet that demand profitably.

Part 2 - Structuring your Business

2.1 Business Structure, Compliance, and Banking

Part 2.1 of the Antravia Travel Agent Finance Guide covers business structures, U.S. compliance basics, and banking setup. We explain LLCs, S-Corps, EINs, BOI reporting, licenses, insurance, and common mistakes to avoid when setting up your agency’s financial foundation.

2.2 Accounting Basics and Systems that work

Part 2.2 of the Antravia Travel Agent Finance Guide explains the accounting systems every agent needs. Learn what to track, the difference between hosted and independent models, gross vs. net reporting, cash vs. accrual methods, tailored charts of accounts, and reconciliation processes.

2.3 Tax and Self-Employment Considerations

Part 2.3 of Antravia’s Travel Agent Finance Guide explores what U.S. travel agents need to know about income tax, self-employment tax, 1099 rules, deductions, and IRS compliance in 2025.

Part 3 - Coming soon