Last weekend our Co-Founders (Jake & Rob) attended the Advantage Latitude conference in Paris, hosted by Uniworld Boutique River Cruise. This weekend was a great chance for Jake & Rob to network with other travel professionals, build relationship with cruise suppliers as well as getting to learn more about the big opportunities in the cruise market! 

After arriving in style in Business Premier on Eurostar, Day One consisted of training sessions about how big an opportunity cruise holidays will be in 2024 with over 300 ships sailing and more customers than ever choosing to see the world via a cruise. It is predicted that 31.5 million people will take a cruise this year which is an increase of 8 million passengers compared to 4 years ago. 

Jake & Rob also got a chance to take a tour of the Joie De Vivre, seeing the different types of cabins, facilities and entertainment venues. Jake was blown away at the quality of food onboard saying "The food was just fantastic, there was something...

One of the main questions we get asked as a travel franchise is about how profitable the industry is and what the potential earnings are. While how much you can earn essentially comes down to how much work you put in we wouldn't be in the industry if we didn't believe that its a lucrative business to be in. 

How do I get paid?

One of the biggest myths of being a travel agent is that it costs more to book with a travel agent due to having to pay them to do the work. This is mostly untrue as it is not the customer that pays the travel agent for the work, the tour operators pay the travel agent commission for selling their products and services. These commission levels vary greatly from supplier to supplier but you will always have the help and support from your franchisors are the best ones for the customers and for your pockets. 

What is the average commission you can earn?

Based on our current data the average commission from holidays booked is around 10%, meaning that y...

A travel agent franchise is a business model that allows individuals or entrepreneurs to start their own travel agency under an established/recognised brand. By affiliating with a reputable travel franchise, aspiring travel agents gain access to a wealth of resources, industry expertise and a trusted brand! 

So what are the benefits of joining a travel franchise? 

1. Brand Recognition and Trustworthiness - One of the most significant advantages of joining a travel agent franchise is the immediate credibility that comes with an established brand. Being able to trade with a brand that is already recognised by customers make its easier for franchise owners to build trust, attract and retail customers. 
2. Comprehensive Training & Support - Franchise companies offer comprehensive training to all of their franchise owners. Ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to go out to customers and give them top-notch service. As well as initial training joining a travel franchise means that you
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