Passive income: NO

Earning passive income as a travel agent is challenging and rare. Most travel agents earn actively through commissions on bookings, requiring ongoing client interaction and service. To make it passive, one would need to automate booking processes, possibly through a well-designed website or app, and outsource client management. However, this setup requires significant upfront investment and technical expertise. Few achieve true passivity; most successful agents remain actively involved. Misleading expectations often involve underestimating the effort needed to build a client base and maintain relationships. Passive income is more realistic for those with strong tech skills or capital to invest in automation.