Sports fan trip organiser

Fans, friend groups, supporter clubs and corporate groups who want a trip organised for them.

A margin built into each package price, or a commission from the hotels, airlines and ticket providers you book through. Trips are seasonal, so income comes in bursts.

• Organised with bookings and deadlines
• Knowledge of a sport and its fan community
• Negotiating with hotels and suppliers
• Calm customer service when plans change

• Check whether your state or territory requires any travel agent registration, and whether you need to be accredited to book through certain suppliers
• Australian Consumer Law applies to what you sell and how you handle refunds, so check the rules on cancellations and customer deposits
• Only buy tickets from official sellers or authorised resellers, as ticket resale rules differ by state and event
• Selling travel insurance can need a financial services licence, so check before offering it, or point customers to a licensed provider
• Events can be cancelled or postponed, so check what your supplier contracts say about refunds before taking deposits

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your booking tools, insurance, website and any supplier accreditation. These are estimates, so confirm what you need before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many trips you sell, group sizes and your package pricing. Results will vary with the events you focus on.

Check whether your state or territory requires travel agent registration or supplier accreditation, and how Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds and deposits. Also check ticket resale rules, buy only from official sellers, and check whether offering travel insurance needs a financial services licence.