Homeworker

Hospital agrees to accept Travel Counsellor's baby boy after industry rallies in support

Maverick was just a few weeks old when it emerged he had problems with his heart – he's now set to return to the UK with his parents to get the potentially life-saving treatment he needs

Homeworker makes leap into retail with shipping container agency in 'recycled shopping village'

Carl Hogan said he's picked up on a 'great appetite' for face-to-face interaction in Abakhan Village, which has never had a travel agency before

Industry rallies around Travel Counsellor seeking urgent medical help for baby son

Istanbul-based Travel Counsellor Adam Corin is urgently trying to secure a heart transplant for his four-month-old boy Maverick

New wave of Travel Counsellors help put homeworking giant on course for £100 million-plus peaks

The homeworking firm's global revenue averaged £6 million per day last week as total peaks sales, to date, hit £68 million on Sunday (18 January)

Peaks trends exposing clients' US uncertainties while underlining cruise's meteoric rise, say agents

High-value family bookings, demand for US alternatives and cruise all on the rise during the early stages of peaks, agents tell TTG, as turn of year trading gets off to a solid start

Agents working 'non-stop' as cold snap shifts peaks into top gear ahead of 'critical week' for trade

Several agencies report busiest Saturdays on record (10 January) as cold weather inspires clients to book ahead to dispel the winter blues – but has peaks 'peaked' yet?

'I want to mentor others': agent leaves top luxury brand to launch own business

Leanne Rees has left Swords Travel after two and a half years to pursue her dream of running her own company

Seat Unique partners with TTG Media to launch new trade programme in UK travel market

The partnership will spearhead the launch of Seat Unique's new programme, designed to enable travel agents to sell official premium sports and music experiences to clients with confidence

Returning agent uses TikTok to land biggest bookings of her career

Shortly after returning to the industry in August, Staffordshire-based homeworker Lisa Phillips decided to set up a TikTok account – and she hasn't looked back since

InteleTravel smashes through £250 million sales barrier after Q4 bookings boost

The homeworking firm's sales ended up nearly 60% ahead of last year, with average gross sales per agent up by 3% to £5,588

'Quotes aren't just a quick price check': Why I posted about being ghosted on my business social media

Travel agent Annika Nickson poured herself into a tailor-made itinerary. However, when the client went quiet, she called it out on social media. She tells TTG why

‘I helped my best friend at Travel Counsellors work through breast cancer – then I was diagnosed too’

Denise Carter and Sarah Jennings were diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer after a routine mammogram last year. Now, they’re urging other women to get tested

Luxury travel’s next era: how top agents keep HNW clients in an AI world

Luxury travel is set for robust growth in the next few years, but how will developments such as AI shape the future for agents selling to a demanding clientele?

Travel Counsellors' ranks swell to nearly 4,000 following acquisition of Canadian agency

The deal creates a homeworking operation with total annual sales in the region of £1.5 billion

Agency targets 20% sales growth as average selling prices hit record high

Homeworking outfit to strengthen focus on selling dynamic packages and exclusive products, with further incentives for its personal travel consultants

'My simple £250 client referral scheme has led to 75 new bookings'

Thea Gillingham's referrals skyrocketed after she started incentivising clients to recommend her, with one single client responsible for referring another £100,000 of business – here she explains how her referral league works

'AI has raised the bar for inspiration, but interpretation is where agents still excel – they make the holiday'

'Customers can now explore possibilities instantly and visually, without leaving the sofa – but people don't want more holiday options, they want the right one,' writes Derek Jones for TTG

Agency set to double annual bookings after launching fees-based model

Artisan by Travel Four Seasons is looking to expand its small team following the success of its first year.

'I’ve never disclosed my diagnosis to a supplier': neurodivergent agents share the challenges of working in travel

Working in travel with a neurodivergence presents opportunities and creates daily challenges; three neurodivergent agents share with TTG how they learnt to make things work for them, and their clients

Travel Counsellors names its top performing agents of the year

The company recognised its highest achievers during its annual conference in Liverpool at the weekend

Stacey Briggs returns to travel industry in Not Just Travel Academy role

DialAFlight veteran Briggs to take up new BDM role designed to help the homeworking outfit firm provide new consultants more support

Travel Counsellor’s advice to newcomers after reaching nearly £1 million in first 12 months

Di Rhodes has shared her top three tips for building a successful franchise after joining the homeworking agency last year

Eastern Airways employee turned agent saddened as airline prepares to file for administration

Former Eastern Airways employee turned travel agent laments as the airline prepares to enter administration

Experience It Now Travel lands fourth shop but maintains push for more homeworkers to future proof agency

The agency is targeting 100 more homeworkers this year and hopes its retail staff can continue to support the new recruits going forward