Member Support and Advice

The 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…

Running 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…

While it is a fantasy that has crossed many minds and gotten dismissed as a pipe-dream, if you want to start your travel business, it can be as simple as deciding to go for it. And what better time to do just that than Easter? A passion for travel and love for people are all…

So, you're thinking about growing your travel business into a travel consortium. Or maybe you've already started your consortium. Regardless at what stage your business is at, if you are taking on the responsibility of multiple agents and homeworkers, there are a few tools that are going to be invaluable. These things are often small…

In recent years, the call for sustainable travel from industry and consumers alike has grown significantly, alongside the call for sustainability across all sectors. As we all navigate the evolving landscape of travel in 2026, the emphasis on responsible and sustainable tourism has become more critical than ever.   As individual travel businesses, many are…

There are a considerable number of things to think about when starting a travel business. Whether you’re going the niche tour operator route, or you just want to match each traveller with their dream getaway, it may be hard to determine what needs priority in those initial few months or even years of business.  …

Are you toying with the idea of starting your own travel business? If you have a passion for a particular part of the world, you may want to start a tour operator or travel agent business. Or, maybe you have a hobby that you love and want to share opportunities with like-minded people. If you…

Without a doubt, the travel industry is filled with niche travel businesses that go in and out of demand with the trends. These trends can change month to month, season to season, or even follow the flow of fashion trends. But there is no question that over the past 3 years, some niche styles of…

Social media marketing has become the ultimate top spot to strive for over the years. While it is the most accessible form of marketing, it is also extremely competitive and can require a lot of adaptable skill and knowledge. In the same way, AI has become a prevalent form of making marketing more efficient in…

If you are an existing travel business looking to migrate to a new consortium, you may be struggling with plotting out when the best time to actually do this is. Perhaps you have a fixed time-scale to stay with your current consortium, or maybe it just always seems too busy to go through the complicated…