Being a homeworker in the UK travel industry is a relatively new concept. The travel industry is also a very diverse group of businesses, and so it can get quite confusing to determine what term exactly applies to who and more importantly, where your new business falls. The difference between a travel agent and tour…
read moreMany travel professionals choose to join the travel industry as a full time homeworker because they don't feel equipped to take on a whole business alone from the get go. That makes complete sense. If you've only worked as an employee in the travel industry, or this truly is your first step into the industry,…
read moreAs a homeworker in the travel industry, you know that it can be very different to running a travel agency or tour operator. Recently, we've discussed how this difference affects Travel Weekly's Homeworkers Guide that was just released for 2026. This is not how PTS works. PTS is not a consortium, it is a support…
read moreAll travel businesses have different support needs, but when it comes to homeworking travel companies, those needs can vary quite widely not just from other types of businesses, but from each other. While travel agents and tour operators tend to follow a basic structure based on their type of business, there are so many factors…
read moreTravel agent earnings are the fuel of your business. However it is you chose to run that business, those earnings are stoking the flames, funding the necessities, and providing the profits that allow you to make that business your living. So it's probably quite obvious that your travel agent earnings are essential to your business'…
read moreAt Protected Trust Services (PTS), supporting our members is about providing all the tools you could need to build and grow your business independently while remaining affordable and uncomplicated. Whether you are a new business, a standing one, a tour operator, travel agent, or homeworker. Whether you are high street or at home, our goal…
read moreEmbarking on the journey to start a travel business can be an exhilarating yet challenging endeavour. Whether you're launching a tour operator, a travel agency, you’re an experienced travel expert or just looking to share your passion with the world, navigating the complexities of the industry requires careful planning, strategic decision-making, and a clear understanding…
read moreToday, there are a plethora of options for anyone looking into how to become an independent travel agent. These options span so many important choices, however, that they can become a bit of a blur. It may feel overwhelming at first, with so many different areas contributing to your business. In saying that, a lot…
read moreThe sun is finally starting to rise on the warmer seasons in the UK, and for many, this is the season to indulge. And if you run a travel business, now is the time to start bracing for the flood of travellers looking to find the parts of the world where the sun has risen…
read moreRunning a travel business is a lot. It can be downright exhausting a lot of the time. And though you are passionate about what you do, it can cost you good rest. Or at least, that is where the required minimum can leave you. Yes, you have the required basic tools and financial protection but…
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