Careers

Driven by care, passion, and personal relationships, we pride ourselves in offering the best service.

A community driven by care, passion, and personal relationships, we pride ourselves in offering the best service to our Travel Counsellors; supporting them in working from anywhere and empowering them to run their businesses, their way 🫶

24/09/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that we have reached the amazing milestone of £1 billion in sales over a 12-month period!

This achievement is thanks to the dedication, passion, and care of our incredible Travel Counsellors community, but it's more than just a number - it reflects the relationships and the exceptional service behind every booking. Every thoughtful touch and commitment to creating outstanding travel experiences have brought us here.

Our technology platform empowers travel entrepreneurs, whether they're sole traders, teams, or family businesses, to deliver world-class service in corporate and leisure travel. Together, we’re excited to continue to care for our customers, our business owners, and our colleagues, delivering personalised service and supporting talented people to be the very best they can be.

Find out more about your record sales achievement, and see how you could be part of our exciting growth plans.

https://people.travelcounsellors.com/gb/blogs/travel-counsellors-achieves-gbp1bn-in-sales-following-year-of-significant-growth/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic+social&utm_campaign=24th-sept-24

18/09/2024

Considering setting up your own travel business? Hear from Travel Counsellor, Sheena Umpleby, who recently celebrated her one-year anniversary with us. Find out why she’d recommend our award-winning platform to anyone with the drive to succeed.

Ready to take your first steps towards being your own boss? Get in touch today: https://shorturl.at/WRqbN

12/09/2024

Did you know that we host regular Discovery events to help you get a feel for our community? Debbie recently joined us after attending one of our ‘TC Together’ sessions, and getting that first-hand immersion into our world cemented her decision to join us.

Find out why she found the event so valuable, and see how you can book your place at one of our upcoming sessions: https://shorturl.at/meEEE

10/09/2024

This year, we’re celebrating 20 years of Gold – our prestigious accolade which we award to our best-performing business owners. Meet Janine Hay, who’s achieved the incredible milestone of retaining Gold for all of those 20 years!

We caught up with her on our Gold Weekend in Portugal to find out why being Gold means so much to her.

Would you like to join us on one of our future Gold trips? Learn more about becoming a Travel Counsellor: https://shorturl.at/Zlavi

09/09/2024

Hear from Nat Adams, one of our new Business Travel Counsellors who made the move to us because she couldn’t offer her clients the technology they needed in her previous role.

Find out why she’d recommend Travel Counsellors to corporate travel professionals: https://shorturl.at/rkFAw

06/09/2024

Today’s National Travel Agent Day, but our Travel Counsellors do so much more than book holidays – they build lifelong relationships with their customers, creating incredible travel experiences that become treasured memories.

In our latest blog, we explore what it means to be a ‘travel agent’ in today’s world: https://shorturl.at/TJxuo

Photos from Careers 's post 05/09/2024

Take a look at some of the amazing moments from our fundraising adventures 🙌

This International Day of Charity, we're thrilled to share that our incredible community at Travel Counsellors has raised a huge £16,102 for Reuben's Retreat so far this year.

From skydiving to hiking and even walking from our support centre to Reuben's Retreat our team went all out for a cause close to our hearts 💙

Thanks so much to everyone who participated and supported our fundraising efforts. Your generosity and spirit truly make a difference to the families that have experienced the loss of a child or have a child living with medical complexities.
Share your snaps below of your fundraising efforts 📸

Photos from Careers 's post 04/09/2024

According to our annual Travel Tracker Survey, travel is well and truly booming – with over half of Brits (55%) planning to spend the same amount on holidays in the next 12 months as they did last year, and over a quarter (29%) planning to spend more on travel.

Find out what else our survey revealed and discover why there’s never been a better time to set up your own travel business: https://shorturl.at/1nUsI

02/09/2024

When you come on board as a Travel Counsellor, it’s not just about crafting unforgettable, bespoke trips for your customers. You’ll also have so many opportunities to attend training sessions, celebratory events, and immersive events hosted by our valued supplier partners.

Just look at what we’ve got in the diary for our business owners to enjoy in September!

Sound exciting? See what you could have coming up as a Travel Counsellor: https://shorturl.at/hfyk6

01/09/2024

If you're considering a career change or looking to get back into the travel industry, attending a Discovery Event could be the first step toward an exciting new chapter in your life. That’s exactly what Laura Hawke did, and she’s now the proud owner of a Travel Counsellors franchise.

Find out why joining us at our events played such a pivotal role in her decision to join our community: https://shorturl.at/488wm

30/08/2024

We are thrilled to announce that our entire induction and onboarding training programme has officially received accreditation from the Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT)! This is a fantastic milestone that underscores the quality of our training and support. 💪🎉

Whether you’re starting your journey in travel or seeking new opportunities, our tailored programmes offer everything you need to set you up for success. Plus, we provide continuous learning and support so that you can continue to grow even after you launch your business.

Join a supportive community that prioritises your training and development. Learn more about our ITT-accredited programmes and how you can become a part of the Travel Counsellor family: 👉 https://shorturl.at/IXYgd

27/08/2024

Wow, what an accomplishment! 66 Travel Counsellors achieved their best ever sales month in July - a testament to their dedication, hard work, and the personal service they provide to every customer.

At Travel Counsellors, we believe in continuously supporting our franchisees, providing them with ongoing training, exceptional incentives, and the tools and technology they need to shine.

Read more here: https://shorturl.at/0hsRm

21/08/2024

Today is World Entrepreneurs Day, and it’s safe to say we have some incredible entrepreneurs within the Travel Counsellors community!

Say hello to Steph Clawson, who’s one of our best-performing business owners after setting up her franchise in 2019 at the age of just 23. Now working alongside her husband (and with a little one on the way), we sat down with Steph to find out how she’s grown her business to astronomical levels. We guarantee you’ll be inspired by her story: https://shorturl.at/jpbJN

19/08/2024

In the next instalment of our ‘Meet our Relationship Managers’ series, we’re shining the spotlight on Craig Bradley, who’s been with us for just over two years.

Not only does Craig work with our Travel Counsellors to help them be their best, he also plays a key part in organising our exciting incentive trips which run throughout the year. Meet Craig:

https://people.travelcounsellors.com/gb/blogs/meet-craig-bradley-from-our-relationship-management-team/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=OrganicSocial&utm_campaign=19August2024

15/08/2024

It was fantastic to host our Canada ‘takeover day’ at our Support Hub in Manchester yesterday, giving our business owners the opportunity to meet with destination-specific suppliers and immerse themselves in everything this incredible country has to offer.

Our regular takeover days are just one of the many ways in which our Travel Counsellors can improve their product knowledge.
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13/08/2024

In case you missed it, last month we welcomed Wayne Durkin as our new Head of Business Development for Travel Counsellors for Business.

With an extensive background working for other TMCs, Wayne will play a pivotal role in supporting our Travel Counsellors and helping us achieve our growth plans. Meet Wayne: https://shorturl.at/0cXFJ

11/08/2024

Meet Sarah Preston, our second Business Development Travel Counsellor to achieve our prestigious Gold status – all within a year of setting up her franchise! Listen to her advice for anyone thinking about joining our community.

If you’re currently working in business development but want the freedom to work for yourself, Sarah’s story is sure to inspire you to join our thriving, entrepreneurial community. Find out more: https://shorturl.at/McZkx

05/08/2024

Yesterday, we welcomed 414 Travel Counsellors, Support Hub colleagues, and their families to Alton Towers for our summer family day!

We’d like to say a huge thank you to Norwegian Cruise Line, Bedsonline, and Do Something Different for sponsoring our event – which was one of the biggest and best family days we’ve ever hosted.

Our annual tradition is the perfect way to bring our community and their loved ones together. Read more about what we got up to: https://shorturl.at/wzphL

01/08/2024

We recently welcomed Alex Gavalda to our community as our Commercial Director. Having previously worked for Kuoni and Classic Collection, Alex brings with him a wealth of experience that will help to further improve the experience for our Travel Counsellors, our customers, and our valued supplier partners.

We caught up with Alex to find out why he’s looking forward to being the driving force behind our Commercial and Partnerships team. Meet Alex: https://shorturl.at/m6QYQ

Get the training you need to become a credible travel entrepreneur 31/07/2024

Although it may sound simple, crafting and curating incredible trips is a work of art. With Travel Counsellors, you’ll get the in-depth, ongoing training and support you need to master the magic of booking bespoke travel. In our latest blog, we explain why you can’t become a travel business owner overnight, and showcase how we continually empower you to be your best.

Have a read and discover why now’s the perfect time to join us if you want to take advantage of peaks 2025: https://shorturl.at/NK27t

Get the training you need to become a credible travel entrepreneur In this blog, we explore how Travel Counsellors can equip you with everything you need to become a credible travel business owner – and how by joining us in the coming months, we can get you ready to take advantage of the post-Christmas peaks season.

26/07/2024

We’ve shined the spotlight on our New Franchise Team in previous blogs, and now it’s time for you to meet our Relationship Managers – starting with Nicky, who’s been part of the Travel Counsellors family for over eight years.

As a Relationship Manager, Nicky is there to coach, support, and empower our business owners to be their best. Meet Nicky: https://shorturl.at/5wDyV

22/07/2024

All of our Travel Counsellors pride themselves on going above and beyond for their customers – and that’s exactly what franchisee, Helen Davis did. She recently planned the perfect surprise trip to Athens for two of her loyal customers – and even dropped them off at the airport ahead of the big reveal!

Hear from Helen and find out why she finds being a Travel Counsellor so rewarding: https://shorturl.at/Ux8dj

19/07/2024

Over the past few months, we’ve been out on the road delivering ‘My Leading Performance’ training to Travel Counsellors up and down the country to help them take their businesses to the next level.

From workshops to get them social media savvy to ways to enhance their productivity, the training is designed to transform them into the best business owners they can be. Here’s an insider look at what they got up to.

Want to join a community where you’ll have the autonomy to be in control, while receiving support as if you were employed? Visit our website to find out more about becoming a Travel Counsellor: https://shorturl.at/dNOTH

17/07/2024

One of the biggest misconceptions we hear about ourselves is that we’re an MLM – which we absolutely aren’t.

Our trusted and credible franchise model has been changing lives for 30 years, without a pyramid scheme in sight.

In our latest blog, we set straight the fact from the fiction in terms of how we differ from MLM travel companies on the market: https://shorturl.at/SdzLz

11/07/2024

We're thrilled to announce that, for the second year running, we've been named 'Homeworking Agency of the Year - Large Agency' at the Travel Weekly UK Agent Achievement Awards.

This award, voted for by our valued supplier partners, is a testament to the comprehensive support we give to our business owners, our world-class technology which empowers our franchisees and connects them with their customers, and our caring global community of over 2,000 Travel Counsellors.

Congratulations to all the other winners 🏆

Find out more about the faces behind the winners and discover how you could join our unstoppable, award-winning community: https://shorturl.at/VQEwA

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Our Story

Putting people at the heart of everything we do, we provide entrepreneurs with the tools, technology and support to build flourishing leisure and corporate travel businesses as part of a company that truly cares.

We put the customer first, boasting a 96% customer satisfaction score and have been voted the Best Independent Travel Agency in the UK at the British Travel Awards 2018.

Not only that, but we've been named Travel Weekly's Homeworking Agency of the Year for the past 6 years running and have won TTG’s Top Homeworking Agency 4 times.

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