Travel Counsellors sees strong sales growth to start new financial year

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve achieved significant sales growth at the start of our new financial year, which began on November 1st 2024.

Group sales have reached £114 million this financial year to date, reflecting a 19% increase compared to the same period last year - continuing our momentum having recently reached the £1 billion sales milestone.

In the first week of December alone, we hit £17.5 million in sales, marking our strongest start to December ever and a 31% year-on-year increase. Of this, £8.6 million came from the premium leisure market, which saw a 38% growth.

Over half (51%) of these sales were attributed to tailored TC packages and TC Journeys - one of the latest features built into our tech platform, Phenix. TC Journeys now features over 257 bespoke itineraries. Over the past six weeks, TC Journeys has supported 339 unique customer enquiries with inspiration or personalised quotes, further driving our success as a leading tour operator.

The most popular destinations over the financial year to date have included the USA, Spain, Greece, UAE, and the Maldives - with long-haul travel proving the most in-demand, accounting for £27.6 million of sales in the time period.

Corporate travel has also shown growth, with UK corporate sales reaching £23.8 million, a 12% increase compared to the previous year.

Steve Byrne, CEO of Travel Counsellors, said: “Our strong sales growth at the start of our new financial year is a direct reflection of the dedication and passion of our entire Travel Counsellors community. This success goes beyond the numbers though; it reflects the power of our community, who demonstrate care, commitment, and a human approach to every customer interaction, ensuring that we always do right by them.

“By combining the latest technology with exceptional personal service, we continue to empower and support our entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in a way that suits them and create unforgettable travel experiences. We are excited about the future as we build on this momentum, harnessing our collective strength to achieve and drive even greater shared success.”

Our latest sales figures follow our ‘30 Beyond’ annual conference in November, where we unveiled our strategic vision for the coming year, focusing on integrating advanced technology with the power of human connection.

Are you as excited about our growth plans as we are? If you’re looking for a new venture in 2025, we can offer an incredible opportunity to run your own travel business, with the tools, technology, product, and support you need to succeed – all with no targets and no cap on what you can earn. With sales as strong as this just six weeks into the new financial year, just imagine how much you could earn in 2025 if you join our thriving community.

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