‘I was making no money’: Travel agent side hustle promoted by influencers criticised over fees

PlanNet Marketing, a company that recruits people to work as independent travel agents, has faced criticism over its fees. Would-be marketers were enticed by online talk of easy cash and travel opportunities, but many found the reality to be different. They were often left making little to no money, with some even losing money due to high fees. This has significant implications for the travel industry, as it may discourage people from pursuing legitimate travel-related careers.

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Influencers have been promoting travel agent side hustles as a way to make easy money, but the reality is that the fees are high and the income is low. This has led to many people being disappointed and feeling misled by the promises of easy cash.

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