Lite consultant success story – from working 70-hour weeks to building a travel business on her own terms.
Jo spent thirty years in the construction industry. Long hours, weekend work, emergency call-outs, the kind of relentless schedule that leaves very little room for anything else. By her early fifties she had built a solid career, developed strong customer service skills, and run her own business alongside it all. After selling her business, she […]
From mum at home to multi-million pound travel business: Helen’s journey
Stay-at-home mum Helen decided it was time for a change in February 2022. “My youngest child had gone off to university and I really wanted to do something for me that I enjoyed but would also bring in some extra money. I’d always enjoyed arranging holidays for others so it seemed the perfect option.” Helen […]
How Alex & Tracy are building a travel business around their day jobs
Ever dreamt of turning your passion for holidays into a thriving travel business, but worried you don’t have the time? Meet Alex and Tracy, who are proving that you can build a successful travel business part-time, even while juggling busy careers. The couple joined The Travel Franchise in May 2025 and just three days after […]
Made Redundant? Launch Your Own Travel Business and Take Back Control
Being made redundant can be a difficult and emotional experience. Without the security and structure of your job, the future may seem uncertain. But the the good news is that redundancy doesn’t have to be the end — it can be the start of something new. You have options. While you could immediately start applying […]
Retirement Business Opportunities: How Over 40s and 50s Can Start a Home-Based Travel Franchise
Whether you’re planning on retiring or already retired, you can still stay professionally active — at your own pace — with the right retirement business opportunities. From slowing down from the fast pace of work to entering retirement gently doing something you love, there’s an amazing home-based business for over 50s. The answer lies in […]
From burnout to booking holidays. How these teachers, bankers and other career changes now have thriving travel businesses
When we say you don’t have to have any experience of working in the travel industry to be able to join us – that’s exactly what we mean. 98 per cent of our franchisees have never worked in travel before which means we have people joining us from all backgrounds. As the number one travel […]
Travel, explore and grow your business all at the same time – like these consultants!
At The Travel Franchise, flexibility is more than just a perk – it’s the heartbeat of how many of our consultants choose to live and work. For hundreds of them, running a travel business isn’t about being tied to a desk. It’s about discovering new places, making incredible memories and still growing a thriving business […]
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Remote Travel Agent as a Mum Returning to Work
Juggling family life and career ambitions? You’re not alone. Research from the Fawcett Society and Totaljobs reveals that 85% of working mothers struggle to find a job that accommodates their childcare needs, while only 31% have access to flexible working arrangements. Additionally, 40% of working mothers have turned down a promotion due to childcare pressures, […]
Work part time and win back your £14,995 franchise fee – like Sasha!
Meet Sasha: completely new to the travel industry; working on her travel business part time while holding down her job in recruitment AND she’s our latest Money-Back Challenge winner! In her first year since joining us, Sasha made enough bookings that she won back every penny of her £14,995 Elite franchise fee. We’re the only […]
How Ellie won our Money-Back Challenge juggling a new business with a new baby
It’s fair to say that the past year has been a whirlwind for Ellie. Ellie loves her newfound flexible career because she can now spend time with her new baby. And she’s over the moon that she’s beaten our Money-Back Challenge (we’re the only franchise that does this and while this month three franchisees have […]