People are eager to travel in 2025. A Squaremouth survey found that 65% of travelers plan to maintain or grow their vacation budget for the rest of the year. The minority who are restricting their spending are simply adjusting how they travel – vacations have become an expectation, not an extraneous spend.
As a Dream Vacations Franchise Owner, you can help clients plan their ideal getaways no matter the budget, and learning how to start a franchise in the travel industry is straightforward (and rewarding!) with training and support from Dream Vacations.
The Process
The first step is to talk to someone from the Dream Vacations team – connect with a Franchise Development Manager who will guide you through the entire process, answering any questions you may have about how to start a travel agency.
Next, you’ll begin the application process, learning more about Dream Vacations and allowing us to understand your skills, needs, and expectations. Once you’ve completed your research and feel ready to take the next step, the franchise team leads you through the application and discusses financing options for launching your travel franchise.
Once everything is in order, you’ll sign a franchise contract with Dream Vacations, which covers a five-year term and your travel agency startup costs. You’ll pay an initial fee, which you only pay once – it isn’t repeated upon renewal. You’re also welcome to have a business partner, allowing you to start this journey with a friend, family member, or colleague.
The Training
Your journey as a Dream Vacations Franchise Owner begins at the company’s hometown in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where you’ll receive hands-on training from our team – gaining valuable experience during a week-long program designed to set you up for success. Since this opportunity is designed for maximum flexibility, you can also opt to complete the training course virtually in our online class.
Your entrepreneurial education continues after your first week with Dream Vacations. One of the major advantages of owning a Dream Vacation franchise is access to our comprehensive Learning Center. The resources feature more than 1,500 virtual training courses designed to keep you informed about travel industry trends and the tools on offer for Dream Vacations Franchise Owners.
Dream Vacations also hosts multiple travel business conferences throughout the year. These regional events provide essential training and valuable networking opportunities close to home. Plus, the annual National Conference provides you with incredible training, networking and relationship building opportunities with fellow Franchise Owners.
The Caring Support
The Dream Vacations virtual support team is ready to assist you by phone, email or online chat with any issues you may encounter. Whether you need help with bookings or have general questions, you can rely on the support team as your go-to resource. Plus, you’ll have your own Business Development Manager to help guide your strategy and achieve your goals. The entire team at headquarters is committed to your success and ready to become trusted partners in your travel business journey.
Dream Vacations helps you attract customers in many ways, and one of the strongest methods is by sharing best practices from our most successful Franchise Owners. Our marketing, public relations and business development teams are also available to help your travel franchise thrive. Dream Vacations hosts a wide range of award-winning marketing programs – with over 95% of them at your disposal with no added cost.
You can count on Dream Vacations to provide cutting-edge technology you’ll use in your travel business. We invested in a robust suite of AI tools to enhance client engagement, elevate productivity and streamline marketing. Our team is constantly researching, improving and introducing new technology to help Franchise Owners spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time on growing their businesses.
How to Start a Franchise With Dream Vacations
With no inventory, no overhead and no geographic limitations, why not discover your amazing travel franchise opportunities with Dream Vacations? We’re dedicated to building a first-class opportunity – everything that you need to succeed as a travel business owner.
Take the next steps to begin your entrepreneurial journey in becoming a Dream Vacations Franchise Owner.
