The Travel Franchise

24/12/2024

Redundant at 50?
✈️ Doesn’t mean the end — it's a new beginning!

When Zoe faced redundancy, she chose to turn it into an exciting opportunity. Using her redundancy payout, she invested in The Travel Franchise. Now, just three years on, she couldn’t be happier with her choice!

💸With repeat clients, referrals and new customers from local groups and social media, Zoe has generated substantial business. All of this is possible when you have the right partner. With our ongoing support, training and exclusive deals courtesy of our 450+ suppliers, you too could reinvent yourself like Zoe.

Read her inspiring story on our blog 👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fwk0t0

21/12/2024

Worried you won’t get enough support if you start a franchise business with no prior experience in the travel industry?
🤯 If the idea of starting a travel business feels overwhelming, let us show you the reality — you’ll never be on your own.

On Sunday, January 5th, 2025, join us for a two-hour Discovery Event. However, this isn’t any typical Discovery event…. This one takes place during our Annual Conference which means you get a glimpse into what your life could be like as a travel consultant.

Here’s what you’ll experience:
⭐ Meet franchisees just like you who’ve built incredible businesses with our support.
✈️ See the partnerships we have with big-brand travel suppliers and the exclusive offers they give us that give our consultants a real edge.
✔️ Spend 2 hours with co-founder Paul, who’ll answer all your questions and give you a special offer worth £5,000

This is more than an event — it’s your chance to see the community and tools that will set you up for success.
🚨Spaces are limited, so book your place now with a £10 refundable fee🚨

Don’t miss out 👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fx53c0

20/12/2024

Did you know that 98% of our consultants have never worked in travel before joining The Travel Franchise?

😉 So what is our secret? How do we take people from all walks of life and turn them into successful travel agents and business owners? It’s all thanks to our exceptional training and support. With our revamped Academy, expanded team of Business Development Managers (BDMs), and top industry trainers, we make sure you have everything needed to succeed from day one.

🌍 Our five-day virtual induction covers essentials such as finding clients, booking systems, and sales techniques. Plus, you’ll get ongoing support via expert BDMs, industry webinars, and specialised resources, including training on how to become a cruise expert.

Want a closer look?
Check out our comments for more information 👇

19/12/2024

This is it. The one day that can change your future.

💥On Sunday, January 5th, 2025, we’re giving you an insider’s look at our award-winning business model during our Annual Conference — a once-a-year event that’s bursting with energy, success stories, and exclusive opportunities.

This isn’t just any Discovery Event. It’s your chance to:
👉 Мееt hundreds of thriving franchisees, all in one place, sharing their stories.
✈️ Check out our trade exhibition, featuring top travel brands and exclusive offers.
💸 Spend time with our co-founder Paul Harrison, and ask him everything you want to know about running a travel business.

Events like this don’t happen twice.
🚨 If you miss it, you’ll wait until 2026 for another chance like this 👉

Join our January Discovery event + get a VIP tour of our conference

19/12/2024

Why Przemyslaw chose to start a travel business with us?

✈️ With 25 years of experience in sales and marketing management for multinational oil and energy companies, Przemyslaw is now embracing a brand-new chapter.

“After working in corporate roles for so long, I wanted to redefine myself and start a business doing something I truly enjoy. Travel has always been a passion of mine, so combining that with running my own business felt like the perfect opportunity.”

In the short term, he’s focused on completing his training, building his presence in the local community and making his first booking.

💸 Long term, his vision is to turn his passion for travel into a thriving business.

Learn more about how we can help you turn your passion into a profitable business on our website.

17/12/2024

Dreaming of running your own travel business but not sure where to start? Worried that you don’t know the first thing about running a business or how the travel industry works?

Building a travel business doesn’t have to be daunting.
✔️We’ve got you covered every step of the way. At The Travel Franchise, every consultant is paired with a dedicated Business Development Manager (BDM). Your BDM is your coach, strategist and biggest supporter, helping you move from your first booking to achieving millions of £ in sales.

✈️From understanding travel suppliers to crafting perfect itineraries, your BDM helps you master the skills to grow your business. And the support doesn’t stop as your business grows, in fact, you get to unlock extra perks along the way.

With over 280 years of combined travel expertise on our team, your success is in great hands.
Learn more about our amazing team of BDMs on our blog 👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0frXWt0

16/12/2024

🎉 This is not just a Discovery Event. This is your front-row seat to the biggest event on our calendar - our Annual Conference!

On Sunday, January 5th, 2025, we’re not just inviting you to learn about starting your own travel business—we’re giving you an exclusive backstage pass to the once-a-year event that brings together our franchisees, key trade partners, and the experts behind the success of The Travel Franchise and Not Just Travel.

💥 Experience the energy: See the passion and success of our travel consultants in person as they gather for our biggest event of the year.
🤝 Meet the industry’s best: Rub shoulders with our franchisees, connect with our top trade partners, and check out exclusive offers from the biggest names in travel.
⭐ A VIP Q&A: Spend two hours with our co-founder Paul, who will answer your questions and show you how our award-winning business model can change your life.
💭 Step into your future: Feel the buzz, the excitement, and the community that could be YOURS.

This is the ONLY Discovery Event that happens alongside our Annual Conference—a massive, once-a-year gathering that showcases everything The Travel Franchise has to offer.

Event Details
📅 Sunday, 5th January 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
📍 Grand Station, Wolverhampton 👉https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fq7PQ0

13/12/2024

Imagine building a travel business where you grow your client base and give back to your community.
⭐Our new and improved Partners in Travel (PIT) gives you the opportunity to partner with local organisations, charities or individuals to drive referrals and reward them with a percentage of your commission for every successful booking.

With the new PIT app, customisable website and marketing tools, connecting with your community has never been easier. No wonder our consultants love it!

💸 Travel consultant Kelly has had huge success with her PIT which supports a local girl with juvenile Batten disease. Kelly’s PIT partnerships has already raised £12,000 which has been used to help make crucial home adjustments. Her next mission? Helping her fulfil her dream of going on a cruise.

✔️ At The Travel Franchise, we don’t just give you a business; we give you the tools to help you find new customers and grow your business. Our newly revamped Partners in Travel scheme is proof of how far we’ll go to ensure your success.

Curious to know more about the PIT?
Link to the blogpost will be in the comments 👇

12/12/2024

🏆 The awards just keep coming.

Our customer-facing brand Not Just Travel has been shortlisted as a finalist for Top Homeworking Agency - Large at the Travel Trade Gazette Top 50 Travel Agencies 2025.

⭐ What an incredible month it has been so far.
Earlier in December we were officially recognised as the Number One Home-Based Franchise in the UK and don’t forget, we are also ranked #10 in the UK’s top franchise leaderboard shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the world’s biggest global brands.

✔️These accolades aren’t just shiny trophies on a shelf. They’re a testament to the hard work, innovation, and unwavering support that go into making this business exceptional for our franchisees who have, by the way, racked up record holiday bookings every single month this year.

So, are you ready to join the best?

11/12/2024

👋 Say hello to Kristy, one of the newest members of The Travel Franchise!

With a degree in Tourism Management and over 15 years of experience running her own successful event management and consultancy business, Kristy was ready for a new challenge and, when she stumbled over The Travel Franchise, she knew she’d found the perfect opportunity.

“The level of detail in the Discovery videos, the brand’s track record and the support available made my decision an easy one. No other company compared!”

⭐ Having initially considered our Lite package, a conversation with our co-founder Paul Harrison led Kristy to choose our most popular Elite package as it gives you many perks - including the option to get your initial investment back through our Money Back Challenge.

Kristy is starting part-time alongside her event management business but is putting all her energy into making her new venture a success.

Do you have what it takes to run your own business?

09/12/2024

Wow, what an incredible time to be a travel agent!
The travel industry is booming and our agents have the bookings to prove it!

💸 Cyber Monday was a huge success for Not Just Travel consultants, with sales up 45% year-on-year and 60% higher than Black Friday. This surge reflects the booming demand for luxury holidays and premium travel experiences, as more people invest in high-quality trips.

🤩 One consultant alone booked a £22,700 trip to Japan, a £4,500 Panama Canal cruise, and multiple South Africa safaris over the weekend.

With travel demand continuing to rise, 2025 is shaping up to be even bigger than 2024.

Ready to start your journey in this thriving industry?
⏰ Now’s the time to make it happen.

08/12/2024

🌍 As our time in Orlando has come to an end, the last days of the Elite Experience have been nothing short of extraordinary, blending learning, luxury, and unforgettable memories.

Last Sunday we flew around 30 of our Elite consultants and corporate staff to Sapphire Falls Resort in Universal, Orlando for an incredible training week! The Elite Experience is one of the standout features of our Elite franchise package – a six-night luxury retreat designed to transform your business. 🌴 Held in an incredible long-haul destination, it’s a blend of expert coaching, innovative workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

🏰 And this week our consultants fully submerged themselves in all things magical!

From breakfast at the Hard Rock Hotel and a site inspection to understand the property’s unique features, to exploring Volcano Bay, Universal’s water-themed paradise, our consultants got to enjoy some incredible experiences.

💸This is more than a retreat — it’s a blueprint for success.
Could you be on the next one?

07/12/2024

🚨The final countdown is on! Our Black Friday Offer ends tonight.

This is it. The clock is ticking, and your chance to take advantage of the most valuable deal we’ve ever offered - TWO FREE spots on the Millionaire’s Retreat - ends tonight.

⭐The Millionaire’s Retreat isn’t just a perk, it’s the key to unlocking your business’s full potential.

✔️ Game-Changing Training: Learn how to build a six or seven-figure business in a supportive, hands-on environment with tips from experts.
✔️Incredible Destinations: You’ll stay in a popular short-haul destination in countries such as Turkey, Spain, or Portugal and learn how to sell it to clients.
✔️Exclusive Networking: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and top-performing franchisees.
✔️Immediate Impact: Many agents see results right away and take multiple bookings during the retreat itself.

This deal disappears at midnight.
Don’t let it pass you by.

05/12/2024

🎉 Woohoo! We’re on fire! 🎉

We’ve just been awarded Best Home-Based Franchise at the Business Franchise Awards! 🏆 Our focus on top-notch support, training, and investment is clearly paying off. 🙌

But that’s not all... For the second year in a row, our customer-facing brand, Not Just Travel, has been shortlisted for Luxury Homeworking Business of the Year (Large) at the TTG Luxury Awards 2024! 🌟

And as if that wasn’t exciting enough, one of our superstar agents, Ross, has been nominated for Luxury Travel Designer of the Year! ✨

These incredible achievements come after being named Cruise Member of the Year 2024 by Hays Travel! 🚢

We’re beyond proud of all we’ve achieved together and can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store! 🎉

Thinking about joining an award-winning business? Visit our website to learn more — and don’t miss hearing from our brand ambassadors Eamonn Holmes and Hayley Sparkes below! 👇

05/12/2024

🤔 Are fears holding you back from starting your own travel business?
Questions like “What if I fail?”, “Will I get enough support?”, or “Do I have what it takes?” might be running through your mind.

These fears are common, but they don’t have to define your future.
👉The real question is: What if you don’t take this opportunity and miss out on a life of flexibility, freedom, and fulfillment?

The timing couldn’t be better.
💸Peak season a.k.s the busiest time of year in travel which runs from January to March is just around the corner. With the heightened demand during peaks agents usually sell four times more trips, and if you start now, you’ll be perfectly positioned to take advantage of the surge.

And the best part?
🤝When you join The Travel Franchise, you’re never alone, you get ongoing training a support, a team of industry experts backing you every step of the way and access to industry-led technology designed to make your life as a travel agent as easy as possible.

04/12/2024

Our Elite Experience in Orlando is in full swing, and what a start to the week it has been! Here's a snapshot of what our Elite consultants have been up to so far. 🇺🇸 ✈️

Between business workshops led by co-founder Steve Witt and other travel experts, focusing on building and scaling up a travel business while maintaining that personal touch and VIP tours of the Universal Studios Florida, where consultants got to skip the lines and experience the magic like a true insider.

🪄 From the Wizarding World of Harry Potter to jaw-dropping rides, the past few days have been full of unforgettable moments. To top it all up our agents enjoyed incredible meals at locations like the Rosen Shingle Creek and NBC Sports Grill & Brew. 🍴

This retreat isn’t just about learning, it’s about experiencing first-hand what travel is all about and using those insights to build a business that stands out.

This could be you next year! Let’s make it happen. ⭐️

04/12/2024

Are you stuck in a job that doesn’t excite you? 🌍 Or maybe you’re craving more freedom, flexibility, and the chance to spend your days doing something you love?

If you’ve ever thought about starting a travel business, now is the time. When you join as an Elite franchisee by December 7th, you’ll unlock access to the Millionaire’s Retreat 2025, where you’ll learn how to:

💸 Launch your travel business with confidence, even if you’ve never run a business before or are completely new to the travel industry. Develop the skills and strategies to succeed

“I was so motivated that instead of exploring the area on the final afternoon, I utilised the time to put one of the strategies into action on the last day. This led to the successful sale of two cruise bookings on MSC and P&O Cruises, helping me achieve a significant milestone in my business,” said Dawn, a consultant who joined late last year.

This isn’t just a retreat—it’s the beginning of a new chapter in your life.
⏰But time is running out. Take the first step today.

03/12/2024

❓What does it take to turn your dreams into reality?

For Matt and Ash it was finding something they are truly passionate about and partnering with the right company! And the results are truly remarkable.
✈️In just 975 days they’ve made 900 bookings and climbed to the top of our career ladder which means they now hold our prestigious Diamond Travel Consultant title (talk to us and we’ll explain what that means)!

How did they do it?
💪 Hard work: These two really do pull out all the stops staying focussed and driven, taking dozens of bookings while travelling the world! Right now, they’re in India, celebrating this milestone after already making three bookings today!
💸 Motivation: Our Money-Back Challenge incentivised them to be successful from the start - and they were. They beat the Challenge in record time which meant they got their Elite franchise fee refunded!
🤝 Unrivalled support: From our world-class training to 1:1 mentorship, they had everything they needed to succeed — even as total newcomers to travel.
📱The best tools & tech: Helping them work smarter, not harder

They’ve built a thriving business while enjoying a life most only dream of and we can help you too.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or completely new to travel, you could be next.
✔️With our proven model, all you need is ambition — we’ll provide the rest.