We’re at that point in the year where a lot of people are thinking about year-end holidays. Whether they want to take an international trip or a local trip travelling is on. This presents some opportunities for those who are into certain businesses that provide travel-related business ideas. Below is a list of products that are very popular with travellers and opportunities that you could take advantage of if you’re already in a related business or have the opportunity to supply these.
Insurance
Travel insurance is a big deal especially if you’re travelling internationally. It covers you from personal injury as well as protects your belongings in the event of loss or damage. Travel insurance doesn’t cost that much. The idea is you would become an agent for a travel insurer helping to connect people with the insurer and receiving commissions.
Luggage
Luggage is a big part of travelling and people will spend a lot of money on finding the right travel luggage. While to the majority of us luggage is a collection of vessels in which we carry our belongings to some it is an expression of who they are that announces them as they arrive at a destination. So if you can tap into the minds of these people and the trends that influence them you can find a healthy and motivated clientele who are willing to pay a premium for great luggage.
Electronics
Our devices have become such a big part of our lives we have to make considerations for them too when travelling. There are many cases where people don’t take these considerations in advance and have to make plans at the moment. Travel adapters are a good example of a device-related problem that travellers have to deal with. Powerbanks have also become a very important part of the conversation. Think of ideas like power bank rental in this regard.
Cosmetics
When people travel they need their cosmetics. Sometimes even more than they would in their regular day to day lives. Travelling with huge bottles of lotion is of course very inconvenient and add to that the restrictions on sizes of liquids containers when travelling by air. Travel size cosmetics would be a great business idea. This is made even better if you can sell them as complete packages.
Sanitiser and PPE
Of course, sanitiser has now become an integral part of our lives. You can never have too much sanitiser but you can run out of sanitiser. Selling sanitiser in travel size packs could be just what a traveller needs at the moment. The mask is currently the new secret handshake to access public places. Being available in the places travellers frequent with masks available if anybody should need one would also make good business.
Insect repellent
For Zimbabwe, the festive season coincides with the hotter months of the year and that should put people on insect alert. Insects like mosquitos are menacing at this time. Many travellers may ignore this in their preparations but ultimately find themself in need. You could create a great business by packaging sanitiser, PPE and insect repellent in one easy to access pack.
Camera rental
Modern traveller spends half their time taking pictures and videos of their holiday. That may not be entirely true but it sure feels like it. While the modern mobile phone captures great images and video some people may be interested in investing to go the extra mile and get professional equipment. Good professional equipment might cost as much as the holiday itself so offering camera rental would be a good idea that may find considerable uptake.
Travel guide
While Google has certainly made the task of travellers easier most travel planning is done long before the traveller arrives. This means that there are many opportunities for travel guides. You could create a travel guide in the form of a blog, website or app that documents what is available in an area for travellers. You can focus on food, nightlife, art, architecture, people, communities and just about anything else. The fastest way to damage your travel guide idea is to try to be everything to everyone. Find a group and play with that group.
House sitting/care
Finally, remember what travellers leave behind. Homes, pets, flowers and plants which all need looking after. Offering sitting or check-in services would certainly appeal to people who will be travelling over the holidays.
While travelling is largely a seasonal matter there is likely to be enough business to keep these ideas viable all year round.
