Every town in Kerala has people who need flight tickets, visas and holiday packages — and many of them would rather walk into a trusted local office than book online. That is why starting a travel agency is a popular business idea. But building a travel brand, supplier network and visa back office from zero takes years. A travel agency franchise is a faster way in.
What is a travel agency franchise?
You open and run a travel office in your town under an established brand. The brand provides training, products (tour packages, visa services, ticketing support), marketing and systems. You provide the office, the local relationships and the day-to-day service to customers.
Franchise vs starting on your own
Starting on your own:
- You build the brand and reputation from zero
- You find suppliers, hotels and visa partners yourself
- You learn visa processes by trial and error
- You set up your own booking and accounting systems
With a franchise:
- You start with an existing brand name and reviews
- Ready packages and back-office support from day one
- Training before you open
- Shared software and processes
What a travel office sells
A typical travel agency earns from several service lines:
- Flight tickets — domestic and international, especially Gulf routes from Kerala
- Visa services — UAE, Saudi Arabia, GCC, Southeast Asia, Europe and more
- Holiday packages — domestic and international
- Umrah packages
- Extras — travel insurance, hotel-only bookings, transfers
What you need to start
- An office space in a visible, easy-to-reach location
- A small team — even one or two people to begin with
- Good local reputation and a network in your town
- Investment for setup, branding and working capital — this depends on the brand and location
- Comfort with people — the business runs on trust and follow-up
Questions to ask any franchise brand
- What exactly is included in the training?
- Who handles visa processing and ticketing — you or head office?
- What marketing support do you get?
- What software will you use?
- What are the fees and terms, and what territory do you get?
- Can you speak to the brand’s head office team in person?
The Anerva Tours & Travels franchise
Anerva Tours & Travels is a travel agency based in Mananthavady, Wayanad. We are looking for franchise partners to open Anerva offices in Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and in the UAE (Dubai), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Our partners get:
- Training on our packages, visa processes and sales
- Brand and marketing support — the Anerva name, ready social media posts and help with local ads
- Packages and back office — ready tour packages, with visa processing and ticketing handled by our head office
- Booking software — access to the Anerva portal for enquiries and bookings
Investment and terms are shared on a call after your enquiry.
See the full franchise details and apply
Next step
If you have been thinking about starting a travel business in your town, send a franchise enquiry or message us on WhatsApp. Our team will call you to talk through the details.
