Travel Counsellors Blog

Thinking about starting your own travel business? Here are five signs you’re ready to make the move in 2026 – from a passion for personalised travel to a desire for flexibility, growth, and the support of a proven franchise model.

From a stronger global community to smarter tech, world-class training, and unforgettable rewards, discover what Travel Counsellors delivered in 2025 - and how our proven model continues to support successful travel businesses.

Discover how Travel Counsellors support business growth through first-hand travel experiences, learning opportunities and incentive trips that build expertise, confidence, and connections around the world.

From career change to luxury travel success, discover how Di Rhodes built a business she loves with Travel Counsellors - blending her personal values, five-star service, and our support to grow on her own terms.

Make 2026 the year you empower your travel business: maintain your independence, enjoy personalised support, and join a thriving community with Travel Counsellors. Build your brand, grow with confidence, and focus on what you love - not admin.

Meet Hollie from our New Franchise Team and discover how she supports prospective Travel Counsellors, what makes Travel Counsellors different, and what to expect when exploring franchise opportunities with us.

Read how rediscovering Phenix and a sense of belonging helped Sally balance family with a thriving luxury travel business – and why she believes sometimes the best move is coming home.

Following on from our announcement that we acquired The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND) in Canada last week, we take a closer look at why our expansion only means bigger and better things for our community.

At Travel Counsellors, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how nurturing genuine connections - both with clients and within our supportive community - sets our Travel Counsellors apart and fuels entrepreneurial success.