Auria Travel
Suitable if you are...
New to travel
New to homeworking
Travel trade professional
Experienced homeworker
What makes us special?
Founded by travel entrepreneur Markus Kendall-Young, Auria Travel is an independent, award-winning travel business, combining a successful high street presence with a growing national network of Travel Partners. We reached £1 million in sales within our first seven months and are proud members of Advantage Travel Partnership, with ATOL and ABTA protection. Having built Auria with first-hand experience of homeworking, we understand what Travel Partners need to build and grow their own businesses. We offer transparent commercial terms with no hidden fees, dedicated marketing and business development support, and the freedom to shape a business that works for you. We’re looking for ambitious people, both experienced travel professionals and those new to the industry, who want to build a successful travel business with the right support behind them.
Business model
Travel Partners by Auria Travel is our self-employed homeworking model, open to both experienced travel professionals and those new to the industry. Our Partners can trade under the award-winning Auria Travel brand or build a brand of their own, with full support from our head office team. We give our Partners the freedom to work with any supplier, including dynamic packaging and DMCs, while retaining ownership of their customer relationships. Behind the scenes, we provide the technology, marketing and commercial expertise they need to develop and grow their business.
Costs
Our joining fees are as follows:
Experienced: 2 years or more experience joining fee £199
Return to Travel: If you’ve done travel before but have been out of the sector for over 2 years, we offer a model with a joining fee of £495
New to Travel: Those with experience in sales or customer service with a passion for travel can join for £995
Monthly subscription fee: £65
Card transaction fees: 0.5%
Bank transfers: FREE
Commission structure
Our Travel Partners can increase their earning potential as their business grows, with a tiered commission structure:
- Up to £1 million in annual sales: 70/30 commission split
- £1 million–£2 million in annual sales: 75/25 commission split
- £2 million+ in annual sales: 80/20 commission split
We pay commission across all travel products sold, with no source fees or mark-ups applied to any element of a package before our Travel Partners add their own margin.
Commission is paid six weeks before departure. If a Travel Partner chooses to leave us, we will still pay commission on any bookings that remain live, with payment made after the customer has travelled.
Licenses and memberships
We operate under ABTA P8884 and ATOL 12791, giving our Travel Partners access to Advantage Travel Partnership’s Preferred Supplier list and its competitive commercial terms. Alongside this, we have our own individual supplier agreements and the flexibility to introduce new partners where needed. Our Travel Partners can also access an extensive network of DMCs around the world, giving them plenty of choice when creating holidays for their customers.
Training and support
Every Travel Partner completes a comprehensive induction programme, delivered both remotely and in person, covering sales, systems, products, compliance and marketing. Support continues well beyond the induction stage, with regular supplier training, business coaching, one-to-one mentoring, marketing resources, social media content, webinars and FAM trip opportunities. Our dedicated Business Development Manager and experienced head office team are also on hand to provide ongoing guidance, while regular communication helps our Partners stay informed, connected and supported as their businesses grow.
Sustainability & DEI
Sustainability and inclusion are an important part of how we operate. We provide regular training around responsible tourism, sustainable suppliers and inclusive travel, helping our Travel Partners recommend holidays that reflect their customers’ values, preferences and accessibility needs. Within our head office team, we champion diversity through our approach to recruitment, marketing and community partnerships, while also working with suppliers committed to responsible travel. We encourage our Partners and customers to make considered travel choices that support local communities and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Technology
We use TARSC as our back-office system, while encouraging our Travel Partners to work directly within supplier agent portals wherever possible. This gives them greater flexibility when building dynamic packages and finding the right options for their customers.
Access to TMS Marketing is included as standard within the monthly subscription, while TProfile is available as an optional extra.
We don’t provide laptops as standard, as many of our Travel Partners prefer to use their own devices and our platforms are compatible with most laptops and tablets. However, we can provide a laptop at an additional cost if required.
Every Travel Partner also receives a personal VoIP phone number with a local area code and access to an app for making and receiving calls. Calls are recorded as standard at no additional cost.
A professional business email address using our domain and access to the Microsoft Office suite are also included as standard.
