Permission to operate.
WHAT TYPICALLY APPLIES
Company registration Tax registration Membership or registration with the tourism authority, where required Industry association membership Accreditation with airline settlement systems, for ticketing
WHY AIRLINE ACCREDITATION MATTERS
It permits issuing tickets directly and it carries financial requirements.
WHAT IT TYPICALLY REQUIRES
Financial guarantees or bonding Qualified staff Premises meeting requirements Ongoing financial reporting
WHY BONDING EXISTS
It protects client money and airline revenue.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Whether you will ticket directly or through a consolidator.
WHAT A CONSOLIDATOR PROVIDES
Access to ticketing without accreditation.
WHAT IT COSTS
A share of the margin.
WHAT TOUR OPERATING MAY REQUIRE
Registration with the tourism authority Vehicle licensing, where you transport Guide licensing, where applicable
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
What applies to the specific activities you intend.
WHAT TO VERIFY
Requirements directly with the relevant authority.
WHY
Arrangements change and intermediaries give outdated information.
WHAT INSURANCE TO CONSIDER
Professional indemnity, for errors in booking Public liability, where you conduct activities Cover for client money, where available
WHAT TO KEEP
Every registration, certificate and renewal.
WHAT TO CALENDAR
Renewals and any financial reporting obligations.
