Are you an experienced travel professional or someone with previous travel agent experience looking for a return to the travel industry? 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, so you can build your business with confidence.
who it's for
Minimum 4 years' professional travel sales experience
Created for experienced travel professionals looking to return to the industry, this programme is perfect if you previously worked in customer-facing leisure travel sales, a travel agency, a homeworking network, or for a tour operator before your break from travel.
12+ months away from the industry
If you've been away from the industry for more than a year, our training will build on your existing skills and expand your knowledge.
Ready to re-enter as a business owner
Initial training is delivered online and covers all aspects of running your own travel agency franchise, so you'll have the skills and updated knowledge to build your business.
Eligible to work in the UK
You're eligible to work in the UK and are able to fund your initial training.
The package
Our accredited trainers and coaches have an average of 25 years' experience and deliver best-in-class training if you're looking to return to travel. 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.
A tailored, ITT-accredited six-month training programme - including 10 days of virtual classroom sessions plus ongoing learning. The training will cover all aspects of running your own travel franchise, from how to find and retain repeat customers to how to maximise your income.
You'll have an experienced mentor for your first six months of business, ready to help with queries, encouragement and support.
You'll learn how to use our proprietary in-house digital booking platform, Phenix, and get access to our full leisure toolkit. This includes TC Co-Pilot, the myTC app, and a laptop with all software pre-installed.
You'll receive expert support from 450+ specialists, including marketing, IT, accounts, commercial and aviation teams.
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.
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.
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, complimentary ticket to our 2026 Annual Conference and benefit from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) and Expedition Cruise Network membership.
Step by step
5 days prior to start
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.
First 2 weeks
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 Travel Counsellors way. Upon completion, you'll be ready to trade and we'll set your business live.
Months 2-5
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 complimented by digital modules.
Month 6
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
You keep the majority of the commission you generate, with many Travel Counsellors seeing their income grow as they establish their customer 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 and what your earning potential could look like, with TC Pathfinder.
What's next
Use TC Pathfinder to take our quick self-assessment and find out if Travel Counsellors could be the right move for you.
