Online specialist trip planner

Travellers who want expert help, such as honeymooners, multigenerational families, accessible travel clients or adventure travellers.

A planning fee per trip, plus commission from suppliers where available. Some planners also charge for itinerary-only packages.

• Deep knowledge of a chosen niche or destination
• Writing and communication
• Marketing through a website and social media
• Organising complex bookings

• Check provincial travel seller rules, since selling to clients in BC, Ontario or Quebec may carry registration or consumer protection requirements
• Check insurance needs, including errors and omissions cover
• Be clear about cancellation and refund terms, since suppliers set their own policies
• Check GST/HST requirements once your revenue grows
• Client trust takes time, so expect a slow start

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on your website, marketing and setup. Monthly revenue is estimated at roughly $500 to $4,000, though client trust takes time, so expect a slow start.

Check provincial travel seller rules, since selling to clients in BC, Ontario or Quebec may carry registration or consumer protection requirements. Also check insurance including errors and omissions, GST/HST as revenue grows, and set clear cancellation terms.

Useful skills include deep knowledge of your niche or destination, writing and communication, marketing through a website and social media, and organizing complex bookings. Estimates suggest at least about 10 hours a week.