Last week, our top travel consultants swapped grey UK skies for Caribbean sunshine boarding Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway for our annual Platinum “Getaway” Conference.
For five days, they sailed from Miami to Cozumel and Great Stirrup Cay, combining luxury, learning and celebration in a way that perfectly reflects what it feels like to grow a successful travel business with The Travel Franchise.
The Platinum Conference isn’t open to everyone. It’s reserved for consultants who’ve earned over £20,000 in commission, including several who’ve passed the £500,000 mark and three who have gone on to earn more than £1 million. What makes their success so inspiring is that most of them started exactly where many of you are now: considering a new direction, unsure what to expect, and with no previous experience in travel. Over time, they built businesses they love, and this trip was a celebration of how far they’ve come.
Before the ship even left Miami, consultants received early boarding and exclusive access to The Haven, NCL’s private luxury area with quiet lounges and 24 hour butler service. It is a part of the ship many holidaymakers never see, yet our consultants had a chance to explore it for themselves. They also toured ships from Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas and NCL. These experiences help them understand the luxury cruise market, which directly benefits their business back home.
The real value of the week came from being together. Consultants attended workshops led by top earners, joined group discussions with head office experts and spent time talking openly about what works, what doesn’t and how to grow faster. For new franchisees or anyone aiming for the Money Back Challenge, these conversations were priceless. They heard real stories from people who have already achieved the results they want.
Our co founder Steve Witt put it clearly:
“The Platinum Conference is all about recognising success and helping consultants go even further. There’s no better place to do that than on a world-class cruise ship, surrounded by peers and industry leaders.”
Our partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line meant the trip was heavily subsidised, making it accessible for everyone who qualified. It’s one of the many ways we invest in our consultants, alongside international mentorship retreats and the popular Money Back Challenge.
Events like this are not just rewards. They are proof. They show that with training, support and the desire to build something of your own, it is completely achievable to create a business that brings both income and incredible experiences. For many consultants on board, stepping onto that ship was a moment of pride and a reminder of how far their business had come.
And if you’re reading this thinking, “I’d love to be on that cruise next year”, you’re ready to explore what this opportunity could mean for you. Every consultant who earned their place this year once stood exactly where you are now.
If you would like to understand how the franchise works, start with our 10-minute video. It explains the business in simple terms and shows how people with no previous travel experience have built successful businesses of their own.
