Travel Academy

Looking for an inspiring new career in travel? Our Travel Academy training course is your gateway to starting your own travel franchise. Channel your passion for travel into a rewarding business.

Call us on 0161 464 5243 to get started.

What experience do I need?

No previous travel industry experience? No problem. Our online travel training is designed especially for newcomers, guiding you step by step with the knowledge, tools, and support you need to become a successful Travel Counsellor.

You don’t need to be an existing travel agent to enrol in the Travel Academy, you just need:

An entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for travel and be over the age of 18
The drive and commitment to launch and build your own business, knowing this is a full-time opportunity
Excellent customer service skills, a caring attitude, and a proactive approach
Strong people skills, whether networking, on the phone, or face to face

Six-month ITT-accredited Academy Training programme, with 10 days of live virtual learning.
Your own personal mentor guiding you through your first 12 months.
Access to Discover, our on-demand learning platform for building skills at your own pace.
Phenix booking platform + full corporate toolkit — myTC Online, myTC Insights and myTC Locate — everything you need to manage clients with confidence.
Support from 450+ specialists across our Corporate, Marketing, IT, Accounts, Commercial, and Aviation teams.
Full compliance covered, including a full business travel framework.
BTA membership, connecting you to the wider corporate travel community.
Travel Trust protection for industry-leading consumer confidence.
A laptop and essential software from day one.
Credit for branded merchandise, so you can build your business identity.
The chance to earn back your initial investment in year one (T&Cs apply).
A complimentary ticket to our 2026 Annual Conference, so you’re part of the community from the start.

5000 + VAT
6-month onboarding journey
10-day virtual training

Questions? Read our FAQs here

Best-in-class travel franchise training

With an average of 25 years’ experience, our accredited trainers deliver industry-leading expertise. This ensures you have the skills and knowledge to build a successful career as an independent travel agent working from home.

Your initial training is delivered in small groups and covers all aspects of launching your own travel agency franchise. Our training will teach you:

How the travel industry operates
How to attract and retain repeat customers
How to market your travel business and grow your income
How to use our in-house digital booking platform, Phenix.

Ready to take the next step?

Start your new career with Travel Counsellors. Complete the form below, contact our Franchise Team on 0161 464 5243 or email careers@travelcounsellors.com to begin your travel industry success story.

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What experience do I need?

You don’t need to be an existing travel agent to enrol in the Travel Academy, you just need:

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Best-in-class travel franchise training

Your initial training is delivered in small groups and covers all aspects of launching your own travel agency franchise. Our training will teach you:

Ready to take the next step?