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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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Six-month ITT-accredited Academy Training programme, with 10 days of live virtual learning.
Your own personal mentor guiding you through your first 12 months.
Access to Discover, our on-demand learning platform for building skills at your own pace.
Phenix booking platform + full corporate toolkit — myTC Online, myTC Insights and myTC Locate — everything you need to manage clients with confidence.
Support from 450+ specialists across our Corporate, Marketing, IT, Accounts, Commercial, and Aviation teams.
Full compliance covered, including a full business travel framework.
BTA membership, connecting you to the wider corporate travel community.
Travel Trust protection for industry-leading consumer confidence.
A laptop and essential software from day one.
Credit for branded merchandise, so you can build your business identity.
The chance to earn back your initial investment in year one (T&Cs apply).
A complimentary ticket to our 2026 Annual Conference, so you’re part of the community from the start.

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.

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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?