February 17th, 2026 – Peoria, AZ – With 2026 upon us and travel continuing to be one of the most sought-after careers for entrepreneurs, the Ogg Family is excited to share the latest version of “How to Start a Travel Agency.”
This book, originally created in 1999, has undergone many updates over the past 25 years. However, this recent edition has been completely re-written from the ground up. So much has changed with technology, new trends, and the way travel professionals are running their businesses that it was imperative to start from scratch and truly provide accurate information to readers in the modern era.
Readers will not only be able to create and grow their travel agency but also dive deep into the process of promoting their business through utilizing AI and the various platforms that have shown true success for Travel Advisors in 2026.
“When I first wrote “How to Start a Home Based Travel Agency” in 1999; the thought of running a successful business from your home was an entirely new opportunity. Today, I am absolutely awed at the success I have seen from Travel Professionals who have read, understood and applied the information in this title. It has been one of the greatest pleasures in my career to provide content like this newly released version to empower and assist individuals looking for a successful career as a Travel Advisor.” Shared Tom Ogg, Author and Co-Owner of the Ogg Brands.
The book is available on every major marketplace where you can enjoy a hard copy of the book, read it on your Kindle device, or listen to it in Audio via Audible.
If you are interested in learning more about “How to Start a Travel Agency,” please use the link below to get started by Clicking Here.
The family business is owned and operated by Tom Ogg, Joanie Ogg, CTC, MCC, and Andy Ogg, CTIE. On top of resourceful books for Travel Professionals, the Ogg family also owns and operates the following:
The premier platform to connect Travel Professionals to the Host Travel Agency that fits their needs. On top of 16 filters to narrow the search, FindaHostTravelAgency.com holds over 3,600 reviews from vetted Travel Professionals regarding listed Host Travel Agencies.
A top source for news regarding the Travel Industry and Travel Professionals, TravelProfessionalNEWS.com offers an elaborate, yet easy to use, website full of content, free social image downloads, resources and education to empower the Travel Professional to success. However, Monthly features allow readers to engage with timely and valuable content, while still focusing on education.
Since 1988, this has been an invaluable resource and social community. however, it offers extensive information for new agents who want to enter the industry. The Ogg’s latest books are considered must reads for many home based travel agents. They are used by colleges, universities and travel schools.
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