Discover how you can make a Positive Impact every time you make a holiday booking
Here at The Travel Franchise we’re passionate about the planet. As travel agents we’re eager to explore; we’re curious about cultures and we’re excited for new adventures. The world literally is our oyster and we recognise how precious it is. We recognise that as much as we want to promote the world, we want to […]
How our pioneering new Partner in Travel initiative attracts new customers and helps charitable causes
We’ve unveiled our all new Partners in Travel initiative with a new website – and it’s causing big excitement among our consultants! Why? Because not only does it promise to bring in new customers and raise their profile, but it can also help raise money for charitable causes. The initiative enables consultants to partner with […]
Why we’ve just spent half a million pounds on a new cutting-edge quotation tool
We’ve just spent another half a million pounds in technology for our franchisees! We’re constantly investing money to help empower our consultants to secure more bookings and commission and the latest announcement has gone down a treat with our consultants who say it saves them time – and boosts conversion rates overnight! Now our consultants […]
How I switched careers after 35 years to care for my 3-year-old son when my wife died
When Chris’s wife, Jo, tragically died of cancer in 2016 aged just 38, his life changed irrevocably. Suddenly he was a single father to Alfie, their three-year-old son. Supporting Alfie, emotionally and financially, became his first priority. Continuing to work in central London, commuting from his hometown of Tunbridge Wells in Kent, was no longer […]
Six top tips for agents selling cruise holidays
Cruising is rapidly gaining in popularity and with over 17 new ships due to be launched in 2024 the trend is set to continue. Passengers can visit numerous exotic destinations all in one trip without having to change hotels or even get on a plane. And with so many cruise lines and itineraries to choose […]
12 ways to grow your travel agency business
For those of you who are driven and inspired to run a successful travel agency business, you’ve come to the right place. Below, you’ll find 12 of the most valuable ways to grow your travel agency like a pro. With industry-leading tips and tricks, you’ll soon discover some of the secrets behind how to grow […]
Why Robert loves selling cruises and sailing on the world’s hottest new ships in his spare time
Like many of our franchisees, Robert runs his travel home-based travel agency in his spare time, alongside his full-time job as a sales and marketing director. “It supplements my main income so that I can use what I get from the travel business to go on nice holidays multiple times a year.” Robert says he […]
Read this before you invest in a franchise: Your guide to due diligence
Franchising enables you to start from scratch, follow a proven business model and scale up fast. But we understand investing in a franchise is a huge decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Because you are more likely to succeed if you enter your business prepared, here’s five questions you need to know the answer to […]
How to sell yourself as a travel agent
If you’re thinking about becoming a travel agent or already working in the industry but looking to take your career to the next level, you’ll need to know how to market yourself effectively. After all, as a travel agent, your job is to sell dream vacations to people — so you need to be able […]
How will I be able to get customers as a new travel agent?
The headline of this article is “How will I be able to get customers as a new travel agent?” It’s one of the most important & frequent questions we get asked by people considering opening their own travel agency from home. And rightly so. You should know that, while we love celebrating success stories from […]