Travel Academy

Are you passionate about travel and seeking an inspiring new career? You’re in the right place.

Call us on 0161 464 5243.

Always dreamed of working in travel?

Have a passion for travel, but never worked in the industry? Love caring for customers and nurturing relationships? Looking for a better work/life balance? Our Travel Academy training course is the route to a rewarding new travel agent career.

Travel industry experience is not required, but you will need:

An entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for travel
The drive and commitment to set up and build your own business
Outstanding customer service skills and a can-do attitude
To be brilliant with people, on the phone and networking

10 days’ initial classroom-based learning in Dubai
10 months post induction training
Delivered by our expert training team
Learning and development tools including our innovative e-learning platform, Discover
IATA & Trade License
A Lenovo laptop with Microsoft windows installed

from 8,000 + VAT
continued training
Earn from Week 2

Questions? Get in touch

Meet our training team

With an average of 15 years’ experience, our accredited trainers and coaches deliver best-in-class training, setting you firmly on the path to a successful new career as a work from home travel agent. Your initial training is in small groups covering all aspects of running your own successful travel agency franchise.

What you’ll learn, using our tried and tested techniques:

How the travel industry works
How to find and retain repeat customers
How to successfully market your business and maximise your income
How to use our in-house digital booking platform.

Got a question?

It’s understandable if you do. Here’s the answers to some of the questions we're asked most frequently:

Will I receive training on how to use the travel booking system?

Karen Morris, Operations Director

"Yes. During your initial training course we will show you how to create quotes, make and amend bookings using our booking platform, Phenix. You'll have access to a wealth of support to answer any questions and help you get the most of of the platform. "

How is the initial travel training taught?

Catherine Mackey, Academy Travel Counsellor

"Your initial training will be held in small groups and led by the brilliant training team. After your initial training, you'll have self-study modules to complete at home and then access to a range on ongoing training opportunities."

Will I have to pass exams before I can sell travel?

Victoria Trundle, Business Development Manager

"Throughout your training course, there are some online assessments to ensure you are making the progress we would expect. After you've completed mandatory training, you can access even more learning and development resources to keep your business growing."

Our Travel Academy franchisees share their experiences

From retail to policing, we’ve welcomed people from all walks of life through the doors of our Travel Academy programme. What unites them all is an absolute passion for travel and the ambition and drive to become successful business owners.