Travel Academy

Looking for an inspiring new career in travel? Our Travel Academy training course is your route to running your own travel franchise, so you can put your passion to great use with the work-life balance you crave.

Call us on 0161 464 5243 to get started.

We have everything you need to succeed

No travel industry experience? No problem! With our Travel Academy you’ll get expert training to bring you up to speed, so that you're ready to build your business and create unforgettable travel experiences using our proven franchise model.

To succeed, you’ll need to be:

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 2,000 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 training and onboarding programme
10 days’ virtual classroom plus six months of ongoing training
Training delivered by our expert team
A personal mentor for your first six months of business
Learning and development tools, including our innovative e-learning platform, Discover
Compliance training and accreditation, including ATOL bonding and all licensing
Our unique Travel Trust cover, one of the best consumer protections in the industry
CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) membership
A laptop, business phone line and our booking platform, Phenix
Credit to spend on personalised merchandise or stationery

Dependent on Experience

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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We have everything you need to succeed

To succeed, you’ll need to be:

Who are Travel Counsellors?

Ready to find out more?

"The support is everywhere."

"It makes me so much happier."

Are you ready to become a Travel Counsellor?