Highlights from The Travel Franchise’s Star-Studded UK 2025 Conference

With the theme co-founders Paul Harrison and Steve Witt reflected on recent achievements and set the stage for an even brighter future.

“The Next Chapter,”

Milestones Worth Celebrating

The co-founders shared some impressive highlights for the business:

• Millions in additional commission paid to consultants.

• Unprecedented booking levels, including the highest ever average booking values and monthly bookings per consultant.

• Eight overseas trips organised for consultants.

• The expansion of the company’s Business Development Manager team and training staff.

• Strengthened supplier partnerships, ensuring consultants maintain a competitive edge.

• A support and operations team that expertly managed 29,000 calls and 36,000 emails, all while achieving industry-leading response times.

Reflecting on these milestones, Steve Witt said:

“The last few years have been nothing short of phenomenal. We've invested millions in cutting-edge technology and our amazing team. With an incredible leadership group and industry experts driving us forward, we’re ready to take our success to even greater heights!”

Inspiring Speakers and Special Guests

The event featured an impressive lineup of celebrity ambassadors:

• Eamonn Holmes OBE, the renowned broadcaster.

• Daley Thompson CBE, two-time Olympic gold medallist.

• Hayley Sparkes, TV presenter and travel expert.

Adding even more prestige was the keynote speaker, Dame Irene Hays, Chair of Hays Travel, the UK’s largest independent travel agent. Dame Irene congratulated the company on its rapid growth and shared an encouraging insight:

“Not Just Travel, the consumer-facing brand of The Travel Franchise, is not only outperforming the market but also seeing more consumers turning to travel consultants for their holiday bookings.”“Not Just Travel, the consumer-facing brand of The Travel Franchise, is not only outperforming the market but also seeing more consumers turning to travel consultants for their holiday bookings.”

For aspiring travel entrepreneurs, this is a sign of how the demand for expert advice is reshaping the industry.

Building Connections and Looking Ahead

The conference brought together over 50 leading travel suppliers, including EasyJet, Virgin Voyages, TUI, and the Jamaica Tourist Board. Franchisees had the chance to network, explore emerging travel trends, and gain an exclusive preview of what’s on the horizon for 2025 and beyond.

The co-founders also revealed new investments designed to empower consultants in the coming year. A key announcement was the launch of free access to the T-Profile quotation tool, a cutting-edge platform that allows consultants to create polished, professional quotes in minutes.

Paul Harrison expressed his enthusiasm for what lies ahead: "The response from our franchisees has been nothing short of phenomenal. I’m bursting with excitement for what 2025 will bring. We’re on a path to even greater success, and the future is looking brighter than ever!"