Home-based travel consultants are experiencing unprecedented success, with many businesses taking off in just their first year.
The Travel Franchise, which helps anyone start their own home-based travel business — no experience required — attributes this success to the growing consumer demand for expert travel agents.
The company has invested millions into its training and support system over the past year, ensuring that new franchisees are equipped to hit the ground running and see rapid growth in bookings right from the start.
Proof of this success? An increasing number of franchisees are achieving the company’s Money-Back Challenge, where new franchisees can earn their £14,995 franchise fee back if they reach a set commission target in their first year.
This week, three new-to-travel franchisees have hit this milestone — despite having no prior experience in the industry!
Ian & Richard: From Hospitality to Holidays
Ian and Richard, a couple from North Wales, are a perfect example of the power of the franchise’s training and support. After decades in the hospitality industry, they joined the Travel Franchise in May 2024. Just eight weeks later, they had sold over £85,000 worth of holidays and crushed the Money-Back Challenge in under eight months!
“We joined because we wanted to do something we were passionate about,” says Ian. “When Richard and I looked into what we could do in travel, with no prior experience, Google pointed us to Not Just Travel. Their training is top-notch, and they’re known for taking people with no experience and turning them into successful travel consultants.”
Sasha: Juggling Recruitment and a Travel Business
Sasha, a part-time travel consultant and part-time recruitment professional, also crushed the Money-Back Challenge, proving that many skills are transferable across industries.
“I’ve been able to balance both jobs, thanks to the incredible support from the team,” says Sasha. “The Travel Franchise provides so much help and guidance, which made it easy for me to get started in the travel industry — even while juggling my recruitment job.”
Ellie: From Teacher to Travel Entrepreneur (and New Mum!)
Ellie’s story is nothing short of inspiring. A former teacher, Ellie joined the franchise while also getting married and preparing for the arrival of her first baby. Despite the chaos, she hit her targets and achieved the Money-Back Challenge, proving that it’s possible to juggle a business and a newborn.
“The best part of this job is the flexibility,” Ellie says. “As a teacher, I never had that. Now, I can work around my baby’s schedule. I know I can do this because so many people manage to run a business while juggling other jobs and responsibilities.”
Ellie also took advantage of the company’s overseas mentorship retreats, which are included in the Elite franchise package.
“They’re a fantastic opportunity to step away from the day-to-day and learn from experienced consultants and travel experts, all while exploring a popular tourist destination,” she says. “I love my job — this franchise has completely changed my life!”
Discover How You Can Join the Success Story
Ellie first discovered the Travel Franchise when a consultant booked her holiday, but before taking the plunge, she attended one of the company’s free Discovery events. If you’re short on time, simply watch the 10-minute Discovery video to get a feel for what the franchise is all about.
This article comes courtesy of The Travel Franchise, the UK’s number one homeworking travel agency for people new to travel. Investors open a home-based travel agency and have the ability to plan and book hundreds of ABTA-bonded holidays under its customer-facing brand, Not Just Travel.
