We’re thrilled to announce that The Good Travel Agent has been shortlisted for the Rising Star award at the Aspire Awards 2025! 🏆✨

The Aspire Awards celebrate excellence across the luxury travel industry, recognising the very best brands, agents, and innovators who are shaping the future of travel. Being recognised as a finalist is an incredible achievement for our growing business and highlights the hard work, passion, and dedication of our amazing team and franchisees.

A Year of Growth and Recognition

Since launching in October 2023, The Good Travel Agent has grown rapidly, now supporting 92 franchise owners and helping them turn their passion for travel into successful businesses.

Our mission has always been clear: to create a supportive environment where anyone with a love for travel can launch and grow their own business with confidence. Being recognised by Aspire in the Rising Star category is a proud moment that shows we’re making an impact in the industry.

Recognised for E...

In today’s world, travellers aren’t just looking for a good deal—they’re looking for a good reason. More than ever, customers are choosing holidays that align with their values. That’s why sustainable travel isn’t just a trend. It’s an opportunity for you, as a travel franchisee, to stand out, make a difference, and grow a purpose-driven business from home.

Why Sustainability Matters in Travel

Tourism contributes up to 8% of global carbon emissions, according to studies. But it can also be a force for good, supporting conservation, protecting cultures, and creating livelihoods around the world. As a travel agent working from home, you’re uniquely placed to guide customers toward better choices.

When your travel business reflects the values of your clients—whether that’s eco-consciousness, community support, or carbon reduction—you build deeper trust, more loyalty, and stronger word-of-mouth marketing.

5 Ways to Embed Sustainability in Your Homeworking Travel Franchise

1. Offer S...

Why The Good Travel Agent is more than just a travel franchise

This week, we brought together dozens of passionate travel professionals for our latest in-person Good Travel Agent Bootcamp — and it was one of our most impactful sessions yet.

Hosted exclusively for agents within our travel agent franchise, this wasn’t just a day of learning. It was a celebration of community, collaboration, and the kind of support you can only find when you're part of something bigger.

🌟 More Than Just Training — It’s About Togetherness

At The Good Travel Agent, we believe being a homeworking travel agent doesn’t mean going it alone. In fact, connection and community are at the heart of everything we do.

This Bootcamp was a reflection of that ethos, bringing people together to share experiences, learn from each other, and grow as individuals and business owners.

🔍 What We Covered at the Bootcamp

Here’s a look at just a few of the powerful sessions we delivered during the day

🧠 Growth Mindset an...

Last week, our co-founder Jake represented The Good Travel Agent at Gold Medal’s Big Day Out and what a day it was. From supplier showcases and expert sessions to networking with some of the best in the industry, the event was a powerful reminder of why being part of a travel franchise opens so many doors.

What is Gold Medal’s Big Day Out?

Hosted by one of the UK’s leading travel suppliers, Gold Medal’s Big Day Out is an annual event bringing together travel professionals, tour operators, and suppliers for a jam-packed day of learning, inspiration, and connection.

From luxury resorts to bucket-list destinations, the event showcased the very best of what’s available to UK travel sellers and gave agents the tools they need to create unforgettable holidays for their clients.

Why Events Like This Matter to Travel Franchise Owners

When you join a travel franchise like The Good Travel Agent, you’re not going it alone. You’re joining a network that’s deeply connected with top suppliers, ...

The way people book holidays is changing. While online travel websites still play a role, there's been a noticeable shift back to personal service. More travellers are turning to trusted experts, and that’s putting travel agents firmly back in demand.

If you're thinking about starting a new career or side hustle, becoming a travel agent might be one of the smartest moves you can make in 2025. Especially with the rise of homeworking travel franchises, the opportunity has never been more accessible, more flexible, or more rewarding.

Let’s explore why.

Travel Agents Are Back in Demand

It might surprise you, but according to ABTA’s Holiday Habits report for 2024/25, 38% of UK travellers booked through a travel agent in the past year, up from 34% in 2023. That trend is growing, not declining.

And it’s not just older generations driving this. Gen Z – those born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s – are increasingly turning to travel agents too. In fact, recent research by Condor Fer...

Working from home has become the new normal, and for many, it has opened the door to exciting new business opportunities. One industry that has seen a major rise in interest is travel, and in particular, becoming a home-based travel agent through a franchise model. This career path offers flexibility, freedom, and the chance to build something meaningful around your love for travel.

Whether you are looking to change careers, add a side hustle, or finally work for yourself, here are ten benefits of starting a home-based travel franchise.

1. Be Your Own Boss

Running a home-based travel agency means you are in charge. You set your schedule, choose the clients you want to work with, and build your business on your terms. This independence can be incredibly empowering.

2. Low Start-Up Costs

Compared to opening a physical store or launching other types of businesses, starting a travel franchise from home is relatively affordable. Most of the initial investment covers trainin...

In recent years, the way we work has changed dramatically and the travel industry is no exception. One of the most exciting developments has been the rise of the home working travel agency model, which allows passionate individuals to run their own business from the comfort of their own home. For many, the most accessible and supportive route into this lifestyle is through a travel franchise.

What Is a Travel Franchise?

A travel franchise is a business model that allows you to operate your own travel agency under the umbrella of an established brand. Instead of starting from scratch, you benefit from expert training, ongoing support, supplier relationships, systems, and marketing tools all designed to help you succeed.

Franchises are ideal for anyone who wants to be their own boss but still feel part of a larger network. You're independent but not alone.

Why Choose a Home Working Travel Agency?

Here are just a few reasons why more people are joining a home working travel agency fr...

Earlier this month, Jake, Rob, and Kat from The Good Travel Franchise team had the incredible opportunity to attend the Advantage Conference 2025 in beautiful St. Julian’s, Malta, a standout event for the UK travel industry hosted by The Advantage Travel Partnership.

With this year’s theme “Journey Reimagined”, the conference focused on transforming the way we work as travel professionals, with powerful sessions centred around diversity, inclusion, and the future of travel. As one of the UK’s leading travel agency franchises, we were proud to not only attend but actively contribute to this exciting and forward-thinking event.

Why the Advantage Conference Matters for Travel Franchise Owners

The Advantage Conference is a highlight of the travel industry calendar, bringing together hundreds of business owners, suppliers, and travel professionals to connect, learn and shape the future of travel. For anyone considering a travel franchise or already working as a homeworking travel agent, ...

Last week, our team had the privilege of attending the Advantage Travel Conference in the beautiful coastal setting of St Julian’s, Malta. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain insights, and continue to grow as a forward-thinking travel franchise. But one moment stood out above the rest – and it had nothing to do with the conference room.

As part of our sustainability charter, we took part in an incredible initiative organised by Żibel, a Maltese non-governmental organisation that is working tirelessly to clean up the Mediterranean Sea. Żibel brings together volunteers to remove waste from beaches and underwater areas around Malta and Gozo, while also educating the local population about the long-term impact of marine pollution.

Our team helped sort through rubbish collected from the ocean, identifying plastic bottles, old fishing equipment, ropes, and everyday waste items. It was shocking to see the volume and variety of trash recovered from what sh...

Curious what life is really like as a homeworking travel agent? 🤔 Whether you're considering joining a travel franchise or just dreaming of a more flexible lifestyle ✨ here’s a behind-the-scenes look at a typical day in the life of real agents working from home 🏠 balancing bookings with busy lives and loving it! 💼❤️

☀️ Morning: Starting the Day Right

For many homeworking travel agents the day starts just like anyone else’s — getting the kids ready for school 🏫 grabbing a cup of tea ☕ and checking messages emails 📧 and social media notifications 📱

The beauty of working from home? Flexibility! 🙌 You can respond to urgent enquiries when it suits your schedule ⏰ without the pressure of the 9 to 5 office life

Take Laura a travel franchisee and super-mum 💪 After the school run 🚗 she tackles her to-do list: reviewing quotes ✍️ completing daily banking 💰 joining a supplier webinar 🎓 and even squeezing in a quick tidy-up 🧼 all before lunch

🌤️ Afternoon: Business on Your Terms

The afternoo...