Become a travel entrepreneur with Travel Counsellors
Whether you’re thinking about your next steps after leaving the military or want to focus your energy on setting up your own business while your partner is serving their country, Travel Counsellors can help you turn your passion for seeing the world into a profitable business venture.
As a Travel Counsellor, you’ll run a home-based travel business, crafting bespoke trips for your customers. Best of all, there are no sales targets, your earnings are completely uncapped, and you have the freedom to work from wherever you like.
Who are Travel Counsellors?
We’re proud to be the longest-standing travel franchise in the UK. Founded in 1994, our pioneering franchise model has changed the lives of over 2,000 business owners around the world – and it could transform your life too.
Care is at the heart of everything we do. We’ll take care of you, so you can look after your customers and provide them with the exceptional levels of service that we’re so renowned for.
What is a franchise?
A franchise is a business that you own and run – but with the backing, systems, and support of an existing brand. You have the freedom to be your own boss, while benefiting from lower initial investment costs.
When you buy a franchise in Travel Counsellors, you’ll use our trusted and proven model to build your own travel empire. You’ll be a self-employed entrepreneur, but that doesn’t mean you’ll feel alone. You’ll be trained and supported by us every step of the way. There’s even the opportunity to work in teams with other franchisees or employ your own staff if you wish.
What if I’ve never worked in the travel industry?
That’s not a problem! Our dedicated Travel Academy is specifically designed for people who’ve never worked in travel. Our thorough training programme will give you all the skills, tools, and knowledge you need to hit the ground running and make a success of your business.
Be part of a community that truly cares
We understand that feeling part of a tight-knit community is crucial for anyone with a military connection. Rest assured, you’ll feel right at home at Travel Counsellors. Our caring, supportive community of over 2,000 business owners will be cheering you on every step of the way as you embark on this exciting new venture.
Many of our Travel Counsellors become friends for life, and with supplier events, educational and incentive trips, training sessions, and our flagship annual conference, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year to get together in person.
“Even though I’m working from home on my own every day, I actually feel like part of a team. I have more friends at work now than I did in any of my old jobs. I’ve been given some of the most incredible opportunities already in this first year. I’ve made genuine friends who I know I’ll be friends with for a very long time. At the start, the community was spoken about a lot. I’ll be honest, I was sceptical as to whether it would really be as close-knit as it was made out to be. However, it really couldn’t be truer. The sense of community is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.” – Mairead Devine, Travel Counsellor since November 2022
Our support
We’re proud to offer all our franchisees a wide range of wraparound support to help them be their best. This includes:
An established Travel Counsellor who will personally mentor you for your first six months
Access to ILM-qualified business coaches who will work with you to help you achieve your business goals
A 24/7 duty office who are there for you and your customers around the clock
Marketing support to help you grow your business on social media
Access to online and in-person training to help you improve your product and business knowledge
Wellbeing support, including a personal counsellor, access to webinars, and regular virtual coffee mornings
What we’ll need from you
To become a Travel Counsellor, you’ll need to be:
Willing and able to run your business on a full-time basis – unfortunately we don’t allow it to be done part-time or as a ‘side hustle’
Able to make an initial investment, which will be discussed with you when you apply
Eligible to work in the UK
Are you ready to unleash your potential as a self-employed Travel Counsellor? For more information email careers@travelcounsellors.com.
