We welcome over two centuries of experience to Travel Counsellors
On Friday 10th January, we saw 16 new corporate and leisure Travel Counsellors launch their business following their virtual induction training at the beginning of the Peaks period.
The latest cohort brings over 250 years of experience with them from travel, hospitality and event management backgrounds, following over 300 people who launched their new business with us in the last 12 months.
Whilst the majority of our new business owners launch with previous travel industry experience, we’re also seeing a 20% year-on-year increase in joiners from other industries - such as education, sports, the NHS and the police force, via our Travel Academy.
Director of Franchise Sales, Matt Harding, said, “We’re delighted to welcome our new business owners, who between them bring a wealth of leisure and corporate travel experience, showcasing decades of tenure in the travel industry.
“We’ll be supporting them with the digital tools, personal technology platform, and wraparound care to not only kickstart their new venture, but enable them to be the travel entrepreneur they aspire to be. Each and every one is taking a customer-first approach, working to show care to their customers and clients, creating a loyal and returning client base that supports personal business growth.”
Sally Strang is excited to announce her return to Travel Counsellors. Reflecting on her decision, Sally shared, “I’m absolutely thrilled to be coming back to Travel Counsellors. With the start of a new year, it feels like the perfect time to refocus and dedicate myself fully to my clients. I’m passionate about providing a personal, concierge-style service, especially during such a busy time in travel. The flexibility to work in a way that’s always accessible to my clients is a huge benefit.”
A major factor in Sally’s decision to return to us was our cutting-edge technology platform, Phenix. “Phenix allows me to create truly bespoke travel itineraries and gives me more control over my business. This was a game-changer for me,” she said. Looking ahead, Sally is excited about the opportunity to grow her business and eventually step into a Team Leader and Mentor role. She added: “I’m looking forward to the future and the new opportunities that lie ahead. It’s all about delivering unforgettable travel experiences for my clients and building something special.”
Adding to our successful start to the year, we also reported sales growth in December 2024 - with over a 15% increase in sales versus the same month the previous year. It also represented the best-ever December in our 30-year history.
Would you like to join one of our upcoming induction cohorts? Whether you’re looking to set up with your own business quickly, or are just starting to explore the idea of entrepreneurship, our Discovery events are a great way to learn more about our award-winning franchise model, our world-class technology, and our supportive community. See what we’ve got coming up and reserve your place.