How to become an independent travel agent in the UK: Your complete work-from-home guide for career changers
Key Takeaways Ready to find out if this is the right move for you? Submit your details to learn more.Watch the Discovery Tour Why becoming an independent travel agent is a rewarding career choice The UK travel industry is bouncing back from various global shocks. The war in the Middle East, closing of multiple country […]
Why global uncertainty makes this the perfect time to become a travel agent
When global events create uncertainty, consumer behaviour shifts. We are seeing a massive return to the personal travel agent. People no longer want a simple transaction. They want a relationship. Booking a holiday online through a faceless corporation works fine until something goes wrong. When flights are grounded or situations change overseas, consumers left on […]
What is ‘peaks’ and why is it a great time to launch a travel agency?
Q. What is ‘peaks’? The start of the year has always been a busy time in the travel industry with tour operators launching campaigns and special offers to compete with the January high-street sales and encourage travellers to book their holidays early. The upward trajectory in bookings and enquiries led the travel industry to nickname […]
Two more personal Business Consultants join the team. How will these travel experts help you succeed? Find out…
Picture having a dedicated Business Consultant (BC) on hand — someone you can reach out to anytime you have a question or need assistance. Now, imagine that this service is included in your package, with no extra hourly fees. And what if those BCs were seasoned travel professionals, experts in the industry? That’s exactly what […]
Q&A with Kerrie, our cruise guru who can make you a cruise expert in no time!
Q. What’s your role? A. I’m part of the Cruise Support Team. Anything a consultant needs in terms of cruise – whether it’s a quick question, a complicated scenario, training or anything in between – I’m here to support every franchisee. Q. Why should someone make cruise a focus for their business? A. Cruise is […]
How our social media manager will help you find customers and book more holidays
When you join The Travel Franchise, you don’t need to be a social media pro. Our social media marketing manager, Amy-Lou, will have you creating scroll-stopping posts and attracting followers in no time. From day one, you’ll learn how to set up a professional Facebook page and other platforms, with all the graphics, templates and […]
An independent travel agent in the UK vs. a travel franchise: What are the real differences for aspiring consultants?
Last reviewed: June 2026 Key takeaways Choosing between becoming an independent travel agent that’s UK-based and joining a travel franchise in the UK comes down to experience, financial resilience and how much structure you want. Independent agents retain full creative control but face higher setup complexity and a longer path to profitability. Franchise models trade […]
From day one you’ll have Laura’s 35-strong Ops Team with 1,000 years of experience in your corner
When you invest in a travel franchise and launch your business, you’ll be given a dedicated Business Development Manager (BDM) — someone who will mentor you, guide you and help you grow your business from day one. But your BDM isn’t the only one on your side. Behind the scenes is the biggest team in […]
Our franchisees get free access to this cutting-edge quotation tool – a saving of £1,000 a year.
At our January 2025 UK conference we announced an exciting new initiative: we’ve invested over £2 million to provide franchisees with the industry’s leading quotation tool – absolutely FREE! We’re committed to helping our franchisees grow their bookings and commissions, and after a successful six-month trial, the results speak for themselves. Consultants report saving time […]
Introducing the TC Forum: A new initiative to giving our travel consultants a voice in shaping the future
At Not Just Travel, we believe that our Travel Consultants (TCs) are at the heart of everything we do. If they’re successful, we are too. To ensure our TCs’ voices are heard and their insights valued, we’ve launched a powerful new initiative this year: the TC Forum. This collaborative platform brings together six consultants and […]