New technology, new records, new careers – the latest updates from Travel Counsellors

Spring is all about new beginnings, and we’re well and truly embracing that theme. From exciting new technology, to new joiners who have switched careers and new records that have been broken, it’s been all systems go at Travel Counsellors.??

Introducing myTC Online?

Yesterday, we launched myTC Online , our new self-booking platform that will free up time for our Business Travel Counsellors to focus on more complex corporate travel requests. Clients can book simple business trips in just a few clicks, without losing the personal touch that we’re renowned for. myTC Online is the first of a suite of new technologies that we’re rolling out to improve efficiencies for our Business Travel Counsellors and their clients. Find out more . ?

We had a record-breaking February as cruise sales surged?

We’re thrilled to announce that we had our best February on record , amassing ￡60m in UK leisure travel sales – an increase of 20% compared to last year. We’ve also seen a surge in cruise bookings, which were up 40% year-on-year in February and now represent almost 15% of all our leisure sales. Luxury cruises in particular were among the top three trending holiday types booked by our franchisees during February. ?

Furthermore, over 150 of our travel entrepreneurs celebrated their best-ever month in February, and the top five leisure bookings made by individual franchisees in February smashed six figures each. Find out more about our ‘fab Feb’ .??

From teacher to Travel Counsellor – Emma’s story?

We’ve always maintained that teachers have so many useful skills that translate perfectly to running your own business. So, we spoke to ex-teacher, Emma Rutherford, to find out more about how she’s transitioned from the classroom to being her own boss, what she’s enjoying about being a Travel Counsellor, and how much her life has changed for the better since making the switch. Learn more .

Our research shows half of Brits plan on leaving their current job within the next year?

To support our ongoing recruitment drive to strengthen our community of franchisees, we recently surveyed 2,000 Brits to find out more about their current levels of job satisfaction and aspirations for the future – and the results make for some interesting reading!?

Half (50%) of Brits expect to leave their current job within the next year, while two-fifths of workers (41%) regret their choice of career. Of these, over two-thirds (67%) said they plan to switch careers. Learn more about what our survey revealed .

Is running your own travel business right for you???

Are you thinking about going down the travel franchise route and owning your own business? We understand that it’s a big decision to make, so here are some key things you should consider when researching the different travel franchises on the market.

Ready to join our growing community, or want more information about becoming a Travel Counsellor? Get in touch with us today.