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 travel experience? No problem. As a Travel Counsellors franchisee, you’ll run your own travel business with the freedom of self-employment and the flexibility you want, backed by our proven franchise model and expert Travel Academy training.

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

Be eligible to work in the UK
Commit to it, full-time - the hours you work are up to you, but you need to dedicate time to be a success
Understand that you’ll be running your own business, on commission-only
Be able to fund your training

Who are Travel Counsellors?

We’re proud to be the longest-standing travel franchise in the UK. Founded in 1994, our pioneering franchise model has changed the lives of over 2,200 business owners around the world – and it could transform your life too.
Care is at the heart of everything we do. We’ll take care of you, so you can look after your customers and provide them with the exceptional levels of service that we’re so renowned for.
When you buy a franchise in Travel Counsellors, you'll own and run your business – but with our backing, systems, and support, while benefiting from lower initial investment costs. You’ll be a self-employed entrepreneur, but you won’t feel alone.
From world-class tech and expert training to an inclusive community and opportunities to experience destinations first-hand, we empower you to be your best. And with uncapped earnings and no sales targets, what’s not to love?

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Our six-month ITT-accredited Academy Training programme, including 10 days of virtual learning
A dedicated personal mentor to help guide you throughout your first six months
Access to Discover, our on-demand e-learning platform for building knowledge at your own pace
Support from 450+ specialists, including Marketing, IT, Accounts, Commercial & Aviation teams
Comprehensive compliance training and accreditation, including ATOL and all licensing requirements
Travel Trust cover, offering one of the best consumer protection policies in the industry
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) membership
A laptop and all essential software
Credit to spend on personalised merchandise or stationery
The opportunity to earn back your initial investment based on first-year performance (T&Cs apply)
A guaranteed, complimentary ticket to our 2026 Annual Conference

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

Questions? Read our FAQs here

Are you ready to become a Travel Counsellor?

Ready to become a Travel Counsellor? We’ll give you all support you need to get your travel career off to a flying start. If you’d like to learn more before you get started, get in touch with one of our experts.

Talk to us

What experience do I need?

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

Who are Travel Counsellors?

Ready to find out more about how to start a travel agency from home with Travel Counsellors?

"The support is everywhere."

"It makes me so much happier."

Are you ready to become a Travel Counsellor?