Fan trip packages to games and races

Fans of local pro, junior or university teams, supporter clubs, friends groups and workplaces looking for a group outing.

A margin built into each package price, or a per-person service fee on top of the costs. Deposits help cover supplier bookings in advance.

• Organized, with attention to detail
• Negotiating with hotels, coach companies and ticket sellers
• Staying calm and helpful when plans change on the road

• Some provinces (for example Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Alberta) regulate travel sellers, so check your provincial regulator before selling
• Ticket supply: buy only from official or authorized sources, and check local rules on ticket resale
• Keep customer deposits safe and set clear refund and cancellation terms in case events are postponed or cancelled
• Commercial general liability and possibly errors and omissions insurance, plus check any cross-border travel and passport needs
• Use of team names and logos in your marketing may be protected, so check before using them

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your setup, insurance and marketing. The business can be run from home, so costs depend mostly on how you promote and organize your trips.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many trips you sell and how large your groups are. Keep customer deposits safe and set clear refund terms in case events are postponed.

Some provinces, such as Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec and Alberta, regulate travel sellers, so check your provincial regulator before selling. Also check ticket sourcing and resale rules, insurance, passport needs, and use of team names and logos.