Explorer Franchise by Hays Travel

• Business model: Explorer Franchise by Hays Travel is a homeworking travel franchise that lets individuals who are new to travel or experienced, run their own travel business from home, backed by the UK’s largest independent travel agency. Franchisees can either trade under the Explorer Travel brand or run their business using their own independent brand, while still accessing Hays Travel’s systems, supplier agreements, training and ongoing support.

• Costs: 2 x models for New to Travel. 1) Explorer Travel Holidays branding £5995 plus VAT. Monthly Fees £99 per month. 2) Own Branding £11,995 plus VAT. Monthly Fees £99 per month. Experienced Model. 1) Own Branding £2,995 plus VAT. Monthly Fees £99 per month. No credit Card recharges. No Call charges. Personalised Website included. Out of Office support included. Business Development Support Team.

• Commission structure: This model is a self generated business eg No leads are provided. Explorer Holidays Model : Commission is payable at 50% of the total commission earned by the Tour Operator. Pro Model (own branding) : Commission is payable a 70% of the total commission earned by the Tour Operator. Experienced Model (own branding) : Commission is payable at 70% of the total commission earned by the Tour Operator. Commission is payable the month after travel. Contract terms will apply upon termination.

• Licenses and memberships: Franchisee will act as agent on behalf of Explorer Franchise by Hays Travel Limited who are ABTA and ATOL registered. Explorer Franchise by Hays Travel work with over 300 Tour Operators and Partners and have access to their own ATOL protected Tour Operator called VISTA.

• Training and support: Both Experienced and New to Travel Models Induction is 5 days, These are held virtual with our Business Development Coach. Training includes Hays Travel working practices, Regulations, Systems, Documentation, Social Media & Marketing to name a few.