Are you considering venturing into the travel industry as a business owner? The prospect of owning a travel agent franchise can be both exhilarating and daunting, so picking the right company to partner with is vital to your success. Navigating this competitive landscape needs a strategic approach, especially when searching for the right travel agent franchise that alights with your goals, values and needs.

In order to help you make sure you are on the right path, we have put together some key things to research and look out for when speaking to potential travel agent franchise partners. 

1. Training & Support - Whether you are new to the world of travel or an experience travel agent you need to find out the level of training and support that you are given and not just at the start of your journey! Check to ensure you get full training when you start, along with a full support network to help you with any questions you have throughout your time with the business. Do they...

I often get asked 'when is the best time to start?' and most of the time the answer to this is simply, 'when you feel ready to get going' BUT January & February are the busiest months for the travel industry!

Travel Agents can typically expect to deliver 30-40% of their annual turnover in January & February alone so believe it or not, now is a great time to get going. 

The cut off for our December training has now passed which means anyone signing up now will be joining our training W/C 8th January 2024. This means you will be up and running and ready to start taking bookings right in the thick of our peak booking period. 

The cut off dates to book onto our January training is Thursday 21st December. After this date the next training will not be until W/C 19th February 2024.

So I think the real question to ask yourself right now is 'Can I afford to miss out on these busy months?' 

If the answer is no, then get a meeting booked in with me so we can discuss...

Last weekend our Co-Founders (Jake & Rob) attended the Advantage Latitude conference in Paris, hosted by Uniworld Boutique River Cruise. This weekend was a great chance for Jake & Rob to network with other travel professionals, build relationship with cruise suppliers as well as getting to learn more about the big opportunities in the cruise market! 

After arriving in style in Business Premier on Eurostar, Day One consisted of training sessions about how big an opportunity cruise holidays will be in 2024 with over 300 ships sailing and more customers than ever choosing to see the world via a cruise. It is predicted that 31.5 million people will take a cruise this year which is an increase of 8 million passengers compared to 4 years ago. 

Jake & Rob also got a chance to take a tour of the Joie De Vivre, seeing the different types of cabins, facilities and entertainment venues. Jake was blown away at the quality of food onboard saying "The food was just...

One of the main questions we get asked as a travel franchise is about how profitable the industry is and what the potential earnings are. While how much you can earn essentially comes down to how much work you put in we wouldn't be in the industry if we didn't believe that its a lucrative business to be in. 

How do I get paid?

One of the biggest myths of being a travel agent is that it costs more to book with a travel agent due to having to pay them to do the work. This is mostly untrue as it is not the customer that pays the travel agent for the work, the tour operators pay the travel agent commission for selling their products and services. These commission levels vary greatly from supplier to supplier but you will always have the help and support from your franchisors are the best ones for the customers and for your pockets. 

What is the average commission you can earn?

Based on our current data the average commission from holidays booked is around...

A travel agent franchise is a business model that allows individuals or entrepreneurs to start their own travel agency under an established/recognised brand. By affiliating with a reputable travel franchise, aspiring travel agents gain access to a wealth of resources, industry expertise and a trusted brand! 

So what are the benefits of joining a travel franchise? 

1. Brand Recognition and Trustworthiness - One of the most significant advantages of joining a travel agent franchise is the immediate credibility that comes with an established brand. Being able to trade with a brand that is already recognised by customers make its easier for franchise owners to build trust, attract and retail customers. 
2. Comprehensive Training & Support - Franchise companies offer comprehensive training to all of their franchise owners. Ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to go out to customers and give them top-notch service. As well as initial training...