New to travel

The first year is a building year. You're finding clients, learning suppliers and working out what you like to sell.

Niftrip suits newcomers who think ahead and like using technology. You can sell whatever you like, in any niche. We have the tools, the experience and the training to help you get going.

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The new advisor program

We run a program for advisors new to travel. We'll talk you through it when we meet.

What is a host agency?

Working from home as a travel agent

What it covers

  • How the industry works and how commission flows
  • Suppliers and wholesalers
  • Cruise
  • Tours and packages
  • Air basics and service fees
  • Hotels and independent travel
  • Quoting, itineraries and service fees
  • Booking end to end in Niftrip
  • Finding your first clients and a niche
  • Marketing on a small budget
  • Insurance, compliance and when trips go wrong
  • Money and surviving year one

Getting qualified

A Certificate III in Travel is a good place to start. Here are some options.

CourseProviderCostHow it runs
Certificate III in TravelTAFE Queensland$3,145 full feeOnline, self-paced over 12 months
Certificate IV in Travel and TourismHolmesglen$5,232, or $1,047 concessionSkills First subsidised, for Victorians
Certificate III in TravelSuzan Johnston$6,000Sabre-based

Fees from each provider, checked 20 October 2026.

Talk it through with us

Apply and we'll talk you through the program and the platform on a call.