18/08/2017
How to Start a Travel Club.
A travel club unites a group of people together with the desire to travel.
Large groups of people typically get great deals on travel packages, so this route works well for budgeting travelers.
It also gives you a group of people to travel with which is especially convenient when going to foreign environments.
The club's president and members plan travel club events, vacations, and excursions.
Distinguish the type of travel club you are going to develop.
Types of travel groups include genres such as family travel groups, high school or middle school travel groups, special needs travel groups, abroad travel groups, singles travel groups, etc.
If you do not have a specific travel group niche, simply establish a general travel club.
Recruit members to your travel club.
Fliers:
Post fliers in local businesses and ask local delivery services (such as pizza or Chinese food restaurants) if they will post your flier on their deliveries.
Be sure to get permission from the businesses' owners or managers before posting anything on their property.
Network:
Utilize social networking through face-to-face and word of mouth contact, through online social networking sites and blogs, use advertising on online sources such as search engines and post your site on any source pages that will allow it.
Ways to find members to recruit can also be based on the type of travel club you are going to create.
For example, if this is a high school travel club, advertise with flyers around your school, word of mouth, online posting and networking, and even a travel club event such as a luau that showcases pictures and travel ideas for both near and far destinations.
Develop a club charter and rules, then appoint offices.
The club charter is a commitment created by the club's members to establish the club's intention, expectations, and policies.
And as with any club, the typical offices held are as follows.
President:
This person mandates over the club and leads meetings.
Vice President:
This person plans the travel events and excursions.
Secretary:
This person records and recites minutes.
Treasurer/Accountant:
This person handles all monetary effects.
Historian:
This person maintains pictures and notes of previous outings.
Public Officer:
This person distributes flyers and maintains responsibility of club advertising.
Web Master:
This person sees over the club's website if applicable.
Set up a business bank account.
This will be the duty of the treasurer/accountant of your travel club and will ensure all monies are easily accounted for within a legitimate financial institution.
Write up membership contracts.
Hire a lawyer to do this so it is legally binding, free from loopholes, and protects you and your assets.
The lawyer will also inform you of liability issues as well as any legal aspects that may have been overlooked.
Research the best deals, tours, and charter companies for your travel group.
Many travel accommodators offer big discounts for large travel groups, especially if you have a specific niche your travel club is filling.
This job should be delegated to more members than yourself, so include at least your vice president in on this task as well.
Also, if you have never been to a destination or used a certain charter company before, be sure to thoroughly research them and especially look into reliable reviews before booking.
Book your travel club's events, vacations, and excursions.
Be sure to be certain about every aspect in the itineraries and have back up plans in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
