ITT-accredited training programme
A tailored, ITT-accredited six-month Corporate training programme - including 10 days of virtual classroom sessions plus ongoing learning.
Make your corporate travel experience work for you
As a self-employed Travel Counsellors franchisee, you’ll build your own corporate travel business offering a concierge-style service to your clients. You'll be backed by us, ranked number 11 in BTN Europe's leading Travel Management Companies (TMC) 2026, with cutting-edge sales tools and technology and no limit on your earning potential.
who it's for
Experienced corporate travel consultants and managers
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Experience managing corporate travel
You'll need a minimum of three years' experience working in a Travel Management Company or operational role arranging travel for corporate clients.
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Committed to building a full-time business
You have the drive and commitment to launch and build your own business, knowing this is a full-time, commission-based opportunity.
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Eligible to work in the UK
You'll be eligible to work in the UK and able to fund your initial training.
The package
Build your business with the backing of one of Europe's leading TMCs
Our skilled team of accredited coaches provides exceptional business development training, empowering and equipping you to successfully launch your own business. Initial training is delivered in small groups and covers all aspects of running your own corporate travel franchise, including:
1:1 mentoring
You'll have an experienced personal mentor for your first six months of business, ready to help with queries, encouragement and support.
Industry-leading corporate technology
You’ll have full access to Galileo and NDC fares and benefit from our corporate toolkit including myTC Online, myTC Insights and myTC Locate, plus a laptop with all software pre-installed.
Learning and development
Benefit from continuous learning and development opportunities, including our e-learning platform and in-person supplier events.
Specialist support team
You'll receive expert support from 450+ specialists, including marketing, IT, accounts, commercial and aviation teams.
A community that shares success
You'll be supported by a people-first culture built on care, plus a global community of travel professionals and over 2,200 Travel Counsellors who'll share ideas, supplier knowledge, referrals, and support whenever you need it.
Compliance training and protection
Compliance training and accreditation, including ATOL bonding and all licensing, plus our unique Travel Trust cover, one of the best consumer protections in the industry.
Marketing, events and networking
Promote your business with credit to spend on personalised merchandise or stationery. You'll also get access to in-person supplier events, receive a guaranteed and complimentary ticket to our 2026 Annual Conference, and be part of an Albert-certified organisation to support sustainable TV and production travel.
Step by step
From corporate experience to business owner
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5 days prior to start
Check in digital modules
Once your laptop arrives, you’ll complete a few short digital modules to get you ready for your induction. You’ll cover key compliance, the basics of setting up your business and an introduction to the technology and tools you’ll use throughout your training.
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First 2 weeks
10-day induction
Your 10-day virtual induction combines live sessions with digital learning and practical tasks. Content is split into 10 key milestones, including understanding our business model, thinking commercially, navigating our technology, managing and growing your business and sales & service the TC Way. Upon completion, you'll be ready to trade and we'll set your business live.
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Months 2-5
Inflight training
Once your business is live, structured training and coaching continues for six months. You'll attend a weekly ‘Launch Pad’ group call with the Business Coaching team for 4 weeks and receive a business health check call at 3 months. Your remaining three months' training will be tailored to you, with both in person and virtual training sessions complemented by digital modules.
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Month 6
Touchdown
Your official onboarding ends with a day at our Manchester support centre to celebrate your progress, continue your training and review your business. Your development doesn’t stop there, with ongoing learning as products, technology and the travel industry continue to evolve.
Income potential
Commission income with no cap and no ceiling.
You keep the majority of the commission you generate, with many Travel Counsellors seeing their income grow as they establish their client base. What you earn will depend on your experience, your route and how you grow your business. Discover how you could build your own travel franchise with us, with TC Pathfinder.
What's next
Thinking of becoming a Travel Counsellor?
Use TC Pathfinder to take our quick self-assessment and find out if Travel Counsellors could be the right move for you.
