Last weekend, over 500 of our passionate franchisees gathered in Wolverhampton for a truly electric event — our UK 2025 Company Conference – and wow, what a celebration it was!
This was no ordinary conference. This was a powerhouse of excitement, inspiration and monumental achievements, all under the theme of ‘The Next Chapter’.
Our visionary co-founder Paul Harrison and brand ambassador Hayley Sparkes kicked off the event with energy that was absolutely contagious.
Setting the stage on fire, the dynamic duo highlighted the jaw-dropping success and extraordinary milestones we hit in 2024.
From record-breaking bookings to ground-breaking new initiatives, the room was buzzing with excitement about what the future holds.
And the excitement didn’t stop there, with co-founder Steve Witt sharing some of the company’s most incredible achievements:
- Millions in extra commission paid to our consultants
- Record-breaking average booking values and the highest ever bookings per consultant per month
- 8 major overseas trips hosted for our consultants
- A stronger Business Development Manager and training team with zero increase in fees
- Unstoppable preferred partnerships with key suppliers that give our consultants the edge
- Our support and operations team handling an astonishing 29,000 calls and 36,000 emails while maintaining industry-leading wait times
Steve shared with pride:
“The last few years have been nothing short of phenomenal. We’ve invested millions in cutting-edge technology and our amazing team. With an incredible leadership team and a powerhouse of industry experts, we’re ready to skyrocket our sales even further!”
And Hayley wasn’t the only fabulous celebrity ambassador present. Consultants brushed shoulders and heard from:
- Eamonn Holmes OBE, the legendary broadcaster
- Daley Thompson CBE, Olympic gold medallist and all-around legend
But even these big names couldn’t outshine our keynote speaker, the incredible Dame Irene Hays – Chair of Hays Travel, the largest independent travel agent in the UK.
Dame Irene took the stage to commend our rapid growth and shared some seriously exciting news:
That we’re not only outperforming the market — but that more and more consumers are choosing travel consultants for their holiday bookings! This is huge news for anyone thinking of starting a travel business right now!
And if that wasn’t enough to get everyone talking, our largest-ever Travel Expo was a massive highlight of the conference.
Over 50 top travel suppliers (including the Jamaica Tourist Board, Virgin Voyages, MSC, and more) showcased their offerings, giving our consultants the chance to network, discover the latest travel trends, and get a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025 and beyond.
The buzz in the air was palpable as everyone was eager to learn, connect and grow their businesses.
During the two-day conference our co-founders also revealed big news about the future of the company and the tools that will empower our consultants to thrive even more in 2025!
One of the standout moments? The announcement that we’re extending the free trial of the T-Profile quotation tool which typically would cost consultants £1,000 a year. This game-changing tool allows our consultants to create professional-looking quotes in minutes, and now they can keep using it for free! The room went wild with excitement!
We also revealed investment and a partnership with a leading brand organisation which has completely revamped our customer-facing brand, Not Just Travel, providing a suite of marketing tools to help our consultants communicate their value with even more clarity and impact.
And it wasn’t all work and no play. Our consultants found time to party in the evening, and even raised over £6,500 for Rose’s Way charity too!
As co-founder Paul said: “This has been, without question, our most impactful and most thrilling conference to date, and the response from our franchisees has been nothing short of phenomenal. I’m bursting with excitement for what 2025 will bring. We’re on a path to even greater success, and the future is looking brighter than ever!”
So, if you’re thinking about taking the plunge into the world of travel franchising, there has never been a better time to join us on this incredible journey. The stars are aligning — and the next chapter of our story is going to be nothing short of spectacular!
