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Return to a Career in Travel

Are you an experienced travel professional or someone with previous travel agent experience looking for a return to the travel industry? With Travel Counsellors, you can pick up where you left off. Give us a call on 0161 464 5243 to get back in the game.

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What is the training programme?

Our Return to Travel programme has been created for industry professionals looking for a way to return to the career they love. This expert-led course refreshes you on the basics of working in travel while explaining our business model.

  • A minimum of four years professional travel sales experience

  • Worked in a customer-facing role

  • Worked as a travel agent or for a tour operator

  • Been out of the travel industry for 12 months or more

Ready to get back into travel with our wraparound support?

The power of our community

With our 24/7 support, alongside the backing of over 2,000 travel experts, you're in safe hands as a Travel Counsellor. Hear how being a part of our caring community has been a game-changer for these Travel Counsellors...

What will I get out of the training course?

Your initial start-up investment includes:

  • Our tailored, ITT-accredited Return to Travel Training programme - including 10 days of virtual classroom sessions plus ongoing learning

  • A personal mentor for your first six months of business

  • Industry-leading tech including our integrated booking platform, Phenix, and AI assistant, TC Co-Pilot

  • Ongoing development opportunities through our e-learning platform and in-person supplier events

  • Support from 450+ specialists, including Marketing, IT, Accounts, Commercial & Aviation teams

  • 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) and Expedition Cruise Network membership

  • Personalised, branded stationery and marketing collateral

  • A laptop and all software

  • A guaranteed, complimentary ticket to our 2026 Annual Conference

Best-in-class training Our accredited trainers and coaches have an average of 25 years' experience to deliver best-in-class training. This sets you firmly on the path to a successful new career as a work-from-home leisure Travel Counsellor. Initial training is delivered online covering all aspects of running your own travel agency franchise. Here’s what you’ll learn using our tried and tested techniques: How to find and retain repeat customers How to successfully market your business How to use our in-house digital booking platform How to maximise your income using our proven business model.

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