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Family-Owned & Operated Travel Agency in Springfield, MO

With every vacation you purchase from us, you are not only embarking on a remarkable journey but also contributing to our ongoing efforts to support various initiatives and organizations locally and abroad!

By choosing 417 Travel, you become an integral part of our collective endeavor to leave a positive footprint wherever we go. Join us on this meaningful journey and let your travel experiences become a force for good. Together, we can create lasting change and make a significant impact in the places we visit.

Voted Missouri's Best 5 years in a row

Book your travel with us for memories that last a lifetime! Just tell us about your next adventure, and our expert travel agents will take care of the rest.

We have extensive travel and tourism industry connections, collaborating with some of the best tour companies and resorts to provide you with a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Our services include, but are not limited to:

• All-Inclusive Resorts
• Island Vacations
• Group Travel
• Luxury Cruises
• Romance Travel
• Wellness & Yoga Retreats

Why Choose Us

We spend over 200 days in our top resorts every year and are committed to your vacation experience.

Local, family-owned agency. All our travel agents are experienced travelers equipped with the information and connections to cater to your requirements

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Voted Missouri's best travel agency for 5 years in a row

Elite Diamond Preferred agency with ALG Vacations

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We do not charge any booking fees and match the prices offered by our market competitors

We have high regard for all our clients and appreciate their business

Experienced Agents

Our agents are experienced experts in our top destinations. We've Been There!

Not only is your experience our number one priority, giving back drives our success. 

What Our Customers Are Saying

My husband and I used 417 Travel to book our honeymoon and can’t recommend them enough! Courtney was very professional and knowledgeable! She answered every question in a timely manner and provided us with useful information and helpful tips! We went to Secrets Riviera Cancun (formerly Breathless) and felt like royalty thanks to Courtney! We are already looking at 417 Travel’s website to determine our next adventure!

My husband and I recently went to Secrets Akumal in Riviera Maya, Mexico and had an amazing time. It was absolutely GORGEOUS. Courtney was our travel advisor and ensured that everything was taken care of. 10/10 would recommend her for your traveling needs. She is extremely helpful and knows how to assist in making a trip extra special. Thanks, Courtney and 417 Travel.

Amity Dobbs was very friendly, personable, professional, and responsive to our questions. We enjoyed our in-person meeting with her. She answered all questions we threw at her. The trip we booked for 6 to the Dominican was hassle-free. We were able to upgrade and still get our vacation at a very reasonable price. We will definitely use her again.

I wanted to give a huge shout-out to Brandon with 417 Travel for helping me plan my honeymoon. He provided me with a lot of great options and helped me narrow it down by walking me through each resort. He was upfront with everything so there were no surprise fees. He never tried to up-sale me. He just recommended the best spots but left it completely up to me to choose even if it was the cheapest. He worked hard to find the best deals for the resort I chose. So if you're looking for someone to help you plan the perfect honeymoon or vacation, hit up my man Brandon with 417 Travel. I am confident that I will be leaving a positive review after my honeymoon in March 2022!

- Christopher D.

Brandon has been amazing to work with! My boyfriend and I came in yesterday wanting to find the perfect luxury all-inclusive within a certain budget and he truly outdid himself. And not even 24 hours later, we are booked at the most amazing resort & we are already counting down the days until we can put our toes in the sand We can't thank him enough for his professionalism, work ethic & travel knowledge!

- Christine M.

We were going to plan our trip ourselves but decided to talk to a travel agent. GLAD WE DID. Brandon at 417 TRAVEL gave us tremendous insight into all aspects of our trip. Now we can start enjoying the thought of the trip instead of stressing over the actual traveling details. Brandon was very professional and friendly and we are 100% satisfied with 417Travel. All this and we did not pay a penny more than we would have if we had self-booked!!

- Michael S.

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Chi-chi, llc, pronounced (she-she).

We are a full service corporate travel, promotional products, and event planning company located in the heart of the Central West End in St. Louis, MO. Our corporate travel niche is international markets, and with our established vendor relations we are able to confirm pricing below published rates. We have great depth and talent in our event planning. With our boutique style, clients are always pleased with the options and final product in our promotions department. The key to our success is contract negotiations, execution and forward thinking.

We are a Full-Service Travel Agency with over 75 years of combined experience in Domestic and International Travel. Our agents will get you where you need to go, while ensuring you have a smooth journey.

With our varied experience in event planning, we are uniquely qualified to handle planning and executing your events with excellence. Conferences, meetings, and social events are all a part of what we do.

Your marketing plan is incomplete without the right promotional products. Whether you are looking for branded apparel, drink ware, office supplies, or corporate gifts, we can get it for you through our trusted suppliers.

The team at Chi Chi, LLC is varied in our experience and uniquely equipped to meet the needs of our clients. We value our client relationships, and excellence throughout our work is paramount in our company.

Thank you, Chi-Chi, for the extra effort in getting the refrigerator magnets for our Global Impact Celebration. They were a last minute thought, but we were able to get them just in time.

When we found out our flight was delayed, we worried about missing our connecting flight and being stranded. In a panic I called Chi-Chi and was connected with Kelly Toal. Kelly quickly calmed me down, took my number and flight details, and called me back within minutes with all the necessary information I needed to relax. The next time I travel, I will use Chi Chi, LLC as my “tour guide”.

Chi Chi has handled the extensive travel arrangements for my company, in the US and overseas.   I have found great value in Chi-Chi’s ability to find the best and most cost-effective options for travel and hotel.  More importantly, whenever we faced a travel issue, for example a blizzard at an overseas airport, a canceled flight, lost luggage, their very professional staff were always available to coordinate with us to solve the problem. That is support that cannot be replaced.

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Should I Start an LLC for My Travel Agency?

Starting a limited liability company (LLC) for your travel agency can provide several benefits.

Most importantly, an LLC structure offers limited liability to its owners, which can protect their personal assets from lawsuits and creditors.

For a travel agency, lawsuits can arise from things like a customer’s trip being poorly planned, a customer suffering an injury while at your offices, and complaints that the agency intentionally selected more expensive options.

LLCs are also affordable, highly flexible (from a tax point-of-view), and can make your travel agency seem more credible.

Recommended: Use Northwest to form an LLC for $29 (plus state fees).

Do I Need an LLC for a Travel Agency?

LLCs are a simple and inexpensive way to protect your personal assets and save money on taxes.

You should form an LLC when there's any risk involved in your business and/or when your business could benefit from tax options and increased credibility.

LLC Benefits for a Travel Agency

By starting an LLC for your travel agency, you can:

• Protect your savings, car, and house with limited liability protection
• Have more tax benefits and options
• Increase your business’s credibility

Limited Liability Protection

LLCs provide limited liability protection. This means your personal assets (e.g., car, house, bank account) are protected in the event your business is sued or if it defaults on a debt.

Travel agencies will benefit from liability protection because of the risk of trademark infringement, financial data breaches, and even things like libel. 

Example 1: The airline you selected for a customer’s trip lost their baggage leading to them missing an important meeting. They are attempting to sue you over this. Since your agency is an LLC, your personal assets are protected with limited liability so they could not be taken in the settlement.

Example 2: While going over flight options in your office, a customer trips over a potted plant breaking their nose in the fall. They ask that you pay for the medical expenses. Your personal assets could not be used to pay for this since they are protected with limited liability.

Example 3: A customer is attempting to sue you after finding out their trip could have been cheaper, claiming your agency deliberately picked more expensive options. Should you be found in the wrong by the court, your personal assets would be protected due to limited liability as an LLC.

An LLC will also protect your personal assets in the event of commercial bankruptcy or loan default.

To maintain your LLC's limited liability protection, you must maintain your LLC's corporate veil .

LLC Tax Benefits and Options for a Travel Agency

LLCs, by default, are taxed as a pass-through entity, just like a sole proprietorship or partnership . This means that the business's net income passes through to the owner's individual tax return. 

The business’s net income is then subject to income taxes (based on the owner's tax bracket) and self-employment taxes.

Sole proprietorships and partnerships are taxed in a similar way to LLCs, but they do not offer limited liability protection or other tax options.

S Corp Option for LLCs

An S corporation (S corp) is an IRS tax status that an LLC can elect. S corp status allows business owners to be treated as employees of the business (for tax purposes).

S corp tax status can reduce self-employment taxes and will allow business owners to contribute pre-tax dollars to 401k or health insurance premiums.

The S corp status requires that the business pay the employee-owner(s) a reasonable salary for the work they perform. 

In addition, the business might need to spend more on accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services. To offset these costs, you'd need to be saving about $2,000 a year on taxes.

We estimate that if a travel agency owner can pay themselves a reasonable salary and at least $10,000 in distributions each year, they could benefit from S corp status.

You can start an S corp when you form your LLC. Our How to Start an S Corp guide will lead you through the process.

Credibility and Consumer Trust

Travel agencies rely on consumer trust. Credibility plays a key role in creating and maintaining any business.

Businesses gain consumer trust simply by forming an LLC.

A growing business can also benefit from the credibility of an LLC when applying for  small business loans ,  grants , and  credit .

Northwest will start an LLC for you for just $29 (plus state fees).

How to Form an LLC

Forming an LLC is easy. There are two options for forming your LLC:

• You can   hire a professional LLC formation   service to set up your LLC for a small fee
• Or, you can choose your state from the list below to start an LLC yourself

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For most new business owners, the best state to form an LLC in is the state where you live and where you plan to conduct your business.

Do LLCs Need Insurance?

All businesses need insurance to protect their business assets — even LLCs. This is because the limited liability protection from an LLC protects your personal assets, not your business assets.

Common Situations Business Insurance May Cover for a Travel Agency

Example 1: Going up the steps to your office, a customer trips and fractures their ankle. General liability insurance could cover some or all of the medical expenses for that customer.

Example 2: Backing out of your parking spot after a long day, you fail to check your rear-view mirror and T-bone another car as it passes behind you. The other car’s driver-side door is crushed. The accident occurs on your business’ property, which means that general liability insurance would probably cover some amount of damage to the other driver’s car, as well as any medical payments for which a court found you liable.

Example 3: As you go over itinerary details with a customer in your office, her young child unplugs a computer monitor and pulls it off a desk and onto his head, causing injuries that require medical attention. If found liable, you could probably count on general liability insurance to cover medical expenses or any settlement reached.

Other Types of Coverage Travel Agencies Need

While general liability is the most important type of insurance to have, there are several other forms of coverage you should be aware of. Below are some other types of insurance all travel agencies should obtain.

Professional Liability Insurance

Travel agents don’t simply book flights and cruises. They can organize and book lodging, tourist activities, and more. A travel agent is not immune to error though. Scheduling errors, bad advice, or poor communication can result in negative customer experience.

While many trips are intended to be relaxing vacations, a travel agent can be found liable in the event that their advice or trip management results in damages to the customer. Keep your agency and your employees covered with professional liability insurance , which will cover workers who accidentally ruin business travelers’ trips or cause injury through poor advice.

Business Interruption Insurance

In the event that your storefront is destroyed or severely damaged, usually through forces like fire or tornadoes, business interruption insurance can help your travel agency get back on its feet. This policy covers estimated losses in revenue during a temporary period of commercial inactivity. Additionally, if your business requires a temporary relocation, this policy may cover the expenses accrued from the move. Business interruption insurance can keep your travel agency alive and kicking as it recovers from a major disaster.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

A growing company’s needs will include more agents to handle an increase in customers. Once you employ part-time or full-time workers, it is legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance . These policies typically include disability and death benefits in the event that an employee is injured or killed at work.

Data Breach Insurance

Much of the modern travel agent’s work includes digital data entry, including customer itineraries, destinations, hotels, and debit or credit card info. In the event that your devices or network are breached, your business could be found liable and be required to compensate for customer losses of any kind.

Hackers and online scammers continue finding cleverer methods of digital theft, and data breach insurance can protect your company from damaging legal action.

Should I Start an LLC FAQ

Which is better for my travel agency — an llc or sole proprietorship.

Choosing the right business structure depends on your business’s unique circumstances and needs. However, unless your business is very low risk (like a hobby), an LLC is likely the better option.

Visit our LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship guide to learn more.

What type of insurance does a travel agency need?

At a minimum, you’ll need general liability insurance .

Read our Travel Agency Business Insurance article for more info.

What are the costs to start and maintain a travel agency?

Some sources suggest you can pay a host agency $400 to $1,200 to get started from home. A host agency takes care of all the regulatory and back office requirements and splits the commission with you as the business owner.

To start your own independent agency may cost you between $1,000 and $10,000, depending on the markets you serve and your existing book of clients.

Visit our How to Start a Travel Agency guide to learn more about the costs of starting and maintaining this business.

What are the ongoing expenses of running a travel agency?

One of the main operating expenses for a travel agency is marketing costs. Rent can be an additional operating expense if your travel agency has an office.

Learn more about running a travel agency .

How do travel agencies make money?

Travel agencies make money by researching, planning, and booking travel itineraries for customers.

Learn more about starting a travel agency .

What is a travel agency and is it lucrative?

The travel industry has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Today, people are able to find almost all the information they need on the internet and even make their own bookings and reservations.

Despite this, there is still some demand for travel agencies. Some people don’t want to spend the time planning their own trips, while others want assistance organizing a specialized itinerary.

Small travel agencies make around $30,000 to $50,000 per year, but specializing in certain services could lead to more revenue.

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K ANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the Texas Rangers try to get a better understanding of the nature of Nathan Eovaldi’s groin injury , he will travel to New York this week to see a specialist rather than join the team in Oakland. The Rangers did not announce the name of the doctor he will see.

Eovaldi was placed on the 15-day IL on Friday with what is being called a right “groin strain.” Manager Bruce Bochy and GM Chris Young have both said they are optimistic that Eovaldi’s stay on the IL will be on the shorter side after preliminary imaging. The Rangers want to rule out anything more significant, such as a sports hernia.

Eovaldi, 34, has not commented on the injury over the weekend. He suffered it during the sixth inning of his start Thursday against Washington when he appeared to hop down the mound in pain after delivering a pitch.

The Rangers have not announced a replacement pitcher for Eovaldi for Tuesday’s start at Oakland.

They could use Jose Ureña, a starter for most of his career, but pitching in long relief for the Rangers, as a “bulk” pitcher following an opener. Or they could call up Owen White from Triple-A Round Rock.

White, 24, had a quality start in his most recent outing for Round Rock, allowing two runs in six innings at Albuquerque on May 1.

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