Haiden Hibbert
If you’ve spent time traveling, sharing your experiences, or even just dreaming up the perfect itineraries for yourself or others, you’ve probably wondered: Could I turn this into a business? The answer is yes! Selling personalized travel itineraries, guides, and services is an amazing way to turn your passion for travel into a steady income stream.
In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how to do it. Whether you’re a travel blogger, seasoned traveler, or a former travel agent ready to branch out on your own, I’ll show you how to create and sell custom travel services that your audience will love. And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, be sure to join our free workshop for all the tips, tools, and strategies you need to get started.
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Who Should Sell Travel Itineraries?
Selling travel itineraries isn’t just for traditional travel agents—it’s for anyone with a knack for planning or sharing unique travel experiences. Here’s who this might be perfect for:
- Travel Bloggers or Vloggers: If you’ve already built a following by sharing your adventures, offering personalized guides can be a natural way to expand your business. Your audience already trusts your expertise—why not give them more?
- Experienced Travelers: Maybe you’ve spent years exploring the world and have insider knowledge about specific destinations. Selling itineraries and guides is a great way to share that expertise.
- Former Travel Agents: If you’ve worked in the travel industry and are looking to start your own business, personalized services give you the flexibility to work on your terms.
- Digital Nomads: Living the travel lifestyle already? Offering itineraries, packing guides, or destination tips is an easy way to monetize what you know.
If any of these sound like you, keep reading to learn how to turn your knowledge into a business that helps people explore the world while adding an additional income stream.
Why Personalized Travel Itineraries Are Profitable
People love travel, but planning? Not so much. That’s where you come in. By offering personalized itineraries, you take the stress off their plate and give them something they can’t get from a generic travel website: a plan made just for them.
For instance:
- Jane Doe might need a detailed budget breakdown and a day-by-day itinerary.
- John Doe, on the other hand, is already a budgeting pro. He just wants restaurant recommendations and a packing list for his two-week adventure in Japan.
This kind of flexibility doesn’t just make your service valuable—it makes it indispensable. And it’s a service people are willing to pay for because it saves them time, reduces stress, and makes their trip unforgettable.
How to Make Money Selling Travel Itineraries: Step-by-Step
Here’s how to turn your travel planning skills into a profitable business.
Step 1: Create a Customer-Specific Page
The first step is to set up a page on your website for each client. Think of this as their personalized travel hub where they can access all the resources you’ve created just for them.
You might include things like:
- A detailed itinerary (with daily plans, activities, and travel times)
- A packing list tailored to their destination and travel style
- Recommendations for dining, sightseeing, and hidden gems
- Budget breakdowns or cost estimates (if applicable)
Having everything in one place makes it easy for your clients to find what they need while showcasing the value of your service.
Step 2: Lock the Page with a Paywall
Once you’ve created your client’s page, it’s time to secure it with a paywall. This ensures your hard work stays private and only accessible to the client who purchased it.
Using a tool like MemberSpace, you can:
- Lock the page so it’s private.
- Add a paywall so clients must purchase access before viewing their content.
- Give each client a unique link to their personalized page.
To do this, just create a new Product in your MemberSpace account and add your customer-specific page slug under Lock page on yoursite.com (i.e. /john-doe/, /jane-doe/, etc).
Step 3: Set Up a Pricing Plan
Next, you’ll need to set up a pricing plan for your travel planning services. MemberSpace gives you a few options to consider:
- One-Time Payment: Ideal for single-trip planning services.
- Recurring Payments: Perfect if you offer ongoing updates or additional services, like seasonal travel guides.
- Installments: Useful for premium packages, where clients might prefer to pay in smaller chunks.
- Free Trial: A great way to let potential clients sample your expertise before committing.
Quick Tip: If you already offer other services, like a subscription to weekly travel deals, you can easily create additional plans for your personalized travel services and have your customers pay for both.
Step 4: Invite Your Client to Join
Once your pricing plan is ready, invite your client to access their page. Here’s how:
- Copy the signup link for their pricing plan.
- Email it to them with a friendly message explaining how to sign up.
- Once they join, they’ll have instant access to their personalized page.
This process is simple, professional, and makes it easy for your client to get exactly what they need!
Step 5: Use Templates to Streamline Your Workflow
Creating personalized itineraries for every single client can take up a lot of time. But here’s the thing—you don’t have to start from scratch every time. Templates are a game-changer. They help you stay organized, save time, and still deliver that personal touch your clients love.
Here’s how you can use them:
- Itineraries: Create a flexible template with sections for activities, travel times, and notes. Then, just plug in the details for each client.
- Packing Lists: Build a general list and tweak it to fit your client’s destination, weather, or activities.
- Travel Guides: Have a basic format ready to go, and add personalized tips, hidden gems, and must-visit spots for each client.
For inspiration, check out MemberSpace customer Dana from Somewhere Worthwhile. She creates and sells travel guides and itineraries that help her clients navigate Disney World!
Final Thoughts
Selling personalized travel itineraries, guides, and services is about more than just trip planning—it’s about creating unforgettable experiences for your clients. By offering tailored resources, securing them with a paywall, and using templates to save time, you can build a business that’s both rewarding and scalable.
Ready to get started? Join our free workshop to dive deeper into creating personalized memberships for your clients!
Join our free workshop!
Learn how successful travel agents and other entrepreneurs work one-on-one with customers using MemberSpace. We’ll walk you through the process step-by-step.
