Our newest training programme, and what it says about how we back our consultants
Most franchises train you once. You get your induction, a handshake and a good luck, and after that you are largely on your own. We have spent more than two decades doing the opposite, and our newest programme is another example of why. This September we are launching the Elevation Programme, an advanced, application-only development […]
The UAE just reopened. Here is why now could be the best time to start a travel business.
Last week the UAE lifted its travel restrictions and the travel industry went into overdrive almost immediately. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Oman, some of the most popular and sought-after destinations in the world, were suddenly back on the table. And the public, who had quietly been waiting, made their feelings very clear within […]
A teacher and an electrician, a chance encounter in Kathmandu and a travel business that is already taking off
There is a moment in most people’s lives where a passion they have always had starts to feel like something more than a hobby. Where the thing they do naturally, the thing friends turn to them for, the thing that makes an ordinary evening feel genuinely enjoyable, starts to look suspiciously like a business. For […]
What happens when The Travel Franchise takes thirty consultants to Mauritius for a week
Most franchises give you a training manual and a Zoom call. But not us, we actually take you places. And we’ve just returned from our latest Elite Experience in Mauritius. Every year we take a group of our consultants somewhere in the world for what we call the Elite Experience. Japan, Jamaica, the Caribbean, Mexico. […]
January 2026 has been our biggest Peaks ever with record-breaking sales
If you are looking for proof that travel is booming and that homeworking travel businesses are thriving, just look at January’s record-breaking holiday sales. Our consultants have just recorded their strongest January trading period on record, with sales up significantly year-on-year as our 750+ consultants capitalised on consumers’ sustained appetite for travel. While the average […]
What is a Fam Trip? The insider perk of becoming a travel consultant
One of the most exciting parts of being a travel consultant is the opportunity to explore the world and go on fam trips. But what exactly are they and why are they such a valuable part of your journey as a consultant. A fam trip (short for “‘amiliarisation trip’) is an organised, short trip abroad […]
How Nicola took her travel business — and her dog Brutus — on the road to Crete, while staying connected with her fellow consultants
Let’s give a big shoutout to Nicola, one of our inspiring travel consultants who’s proving that remote working doesn’t mean doing it alone. She recently hit an exciting milestone — running her business from the sun-drenched island of Crete, with her trusty sidekick Brutus by her side. It all began with a visit to a […]
Discover how we are helping 30 newcomers succeed – starting with a free trip to Mauritius
At The Travel Franchise, we’ve built innovative, hands-on strategies to help people with no prior travel experience launch successful businesses. It’s just one of the many reasons we were proudly voted Best Lifestyle Franchise in the World this year! One of our standout initiatives? Free overseas mentoring retreats packed with expert-led workshops, one-on-one sessions, and […]
What kind of holidays can you book for your customers and who are our travel suppliers?
As a Not Just Travel consultant, what can you sell? The answer: Pretty much anything, anywhere and anyhow. In fact, it’s your customers who will determine what holidays you’ll be arranging. The reassuring thing for you to know is that you’ll have the capability to meet all their needs. With over 450 suppliers to choose […]
Our Cruise Mastery Programme helped Vikki arrange and sell a Meat Loaf-inspired cruise to just under 1,700 people – and appear in the Express!
Over 50? Not computer savvy? Never booked a holiday in your life? Don’t for one minute think you can’t become a travel consultant with our help and resources. Especially if you are determined and have a creative mind, like franchisee Vikki. Vikki has had a colourful career working as a driving instructor and also managing […]