All wrapped up: what 2025 delivered for Travel Counsellors

Sometimes, the best presents are the surprises.

But when it comes to your career, wouldn’t it be good to know what’s waiting under the tree before you commit?

At Travel Counsellors, we’ve spent over 30 years building a business known for its industry-leading training, ongoing support and proven business model. And this year, we continued to invest in what matters most — our community.

Here’s what we gave our Travel Counsellors in 2025.

A bigger, stronger global community

Our community grew to 2,200+ business owners worldwide, collaborating across borders to share expertise and create exceptional travel experiences for customers.

That global network was strengthened further by our acquisition of The Travel Agent Next Door in Canada, opening up new ways to learn, grow, and connect as one international community.

Learning from world-class entrepreneurs

This year, we welcomed Sara Davies MBE as our Growth & Entrepreneurship Partner, bringing her commercial insight and entrepreneurial experience directly to our community.

Through exclusive masterclasses, Sara shared practical advice and growth-focused thinking, helping Travel Counsellors build successful businesses with confidence.

Technology that gives you time back

We invested nearly £20 million in our technology, including the launch of TC Co-Pilot, our integrated AI Assistant designed to reduce admin, boost productivity, and free up valuable time.

We also introduced Interactive Itineraries within the myTC app, enabling Travel Counsellors to bring customer journeys to life through immersive, multimedia quotes.

Smarter tools. Better experiences. More time for what really matters — building lasting customer relationships.

Travel experiences that educate, inspire and reward

The best travel advice comes from real experience — and this year, we delivered more ways than ever for Travel Counsellors to see the world first-hand.

In 2025, our community benefited from:

• A brand-new portfolio of product trips, launching with three incredible experiences in Sri Lanka
• Incentive trips designed to motivate, inspire and celebrate success
• Six unforgettable Gold Trips, rewarding extraordinary performance with once-in-a-lifetime journeys, including Canada, Morocco, Vietnam, Türkiye and the Caribbean

Recognition, connection and celebration

We were proud to win The Customer Loyalty Award at the British Business Excellence Awards, reflecting the trust our customers place in our community.

Our dedication to our Travel Counsellors and customers also won us:

• A spot on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list
• Top Luxury Agency in the Top 50 Travel Agencies 2025 by TTG -'Homeworking Agency - Large' at Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards 2025 -‘Star Homeworking Group - Large’ at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards 2025

Finally, our standout Annual Conference was the highlight of the year, bringing our business owners together to learn, connect, and celebrate – with a few famous faces thrown in! It was the perfect reminder that while our franchisees own their own businesses, they’re never alone.

Not just this year — every year

While 2025 brought exciting new launches and opportunities, what truly sets Travel Counsellors apart is what’s been there from the start:

• Industry-leading, ITT-accredited training
• Ongoing personal and business support
• A genuinely collaborative community
• A proven business model built for long-term success

So, what could your career give you next?

If you’re questioning whether your current role is really delivering flexibility, growth and support, it might be time to think differently.

At Travel Counsellors, we believe owning your own business is one of the most rewarding ways to build a career that keeps on giving. We’ve just launched some brand-new Discovery Events in the new year, so sign up now to find out how becoming a Travel Counsellor could transform your 2026.