with Thorne Travel Lifestyle Travel Experts
Whether you’re completely new to the travel industry or taking your first steps in running your own business, we make sure you’re supported from the moment you join us.
Our Basic Package has been designed to give you the knowledge, tools and confidence you need to begin selling holidays the Thorne Travel way, backed by exceptional service, expert guidance and the strength of a multi award-winning travel brand behind you.
You’ll have access to more than 400 trusted tour operators, along with a strong network of trade-only suppliers you won’t find on the high street. This allows you to offer the complete service, from flights and hotels to villas, transfers, car hire, attraction tickets and travel insurance — giving your customers a seamless, one-stop travel experience.
As an independent agency, you’re not restricted to just one brand. While some high-street stores must prioritise a single operator, you’ll have the freedom to choose from hundreds of respected travel partners. This includes the big names everyone recognises as well as specialist operators you’ll soon come to love.
This independence gives your customers genuine choice and allows you to shine as their trusted travel expert.
Our buying power gives you access to outstanding commercial rates, and we continually invest in nurturing relationships with leading travel suppliers to ensure you benefit from the very best partnerships in the industry.
As part of a multi award-winning travel company, you gain instant credibility and reassurance in the eyes of your customers. They know their holiday is being arranged by a trusted and respected brand.
These strong relationships mean you can offer exceptional value, first-hand insight and access to holidays that truly stand out. You will also have opportunities to meet suppliers at events and on educational trips that allow you to learn directly from the people behind the products.
Every holiday you sell is fully protected under our ABTA and ATOL licences. Customers can book with complete confidence, knowing their money is safe and their travel plans are protected. This level of reassurance is something DIY websites simply cannot provide.
You’ll have access to our online resource centre packed with tutorials, destination guides, supplier updates and business tools. It’s available anytime, helping you develop at your own pace and revisit topics whenever you want to refresh your knowledge.
Professional Travel Technology will allow you to use our web-based booking systems and business management tools, designed to make running your travel business simple and efficient. Everything is fully online, easy to use and supported with thorough training.
From enquiries and quotations to bookings, payments, documents and customer records, everything is managed in one place. This allows you the organisation, clarity and confidence you need as your business grows.
Even as part of a multi award-winning travel company, your business is still very much your own. You choose the hours you work and the pace that feels right for you. Many travel experts begin part-time while they find their feet, while others decide to commit from day one. The flexibility is there for you to shape a business that fits your lifestyle, with support available whenever you need it.
You can work From anywhere with just a laptop, a phone and a passion for travel, you can support customers from anywhere in the world. Many travel experts naturally attract new clients while travelling, blending work with the joy of exploring new destinations.
You choose the hours that you work, our self-employed packages are completely flexible. It’s your business, so the more hours you put in, the more you get out.
There are no sales values put in place for you. What you achieve is simply down to you and how much hard work you put in.
Once we receive your signed consultancy agreement, we can have you up and running in four weeks.
You are supported by travel industry professionals and you will have a dedicated homeworking support team who are on hand to answer queries and give you advice on how to market your business.
Absolutely, we are available in the evenings and on weekends to support you.
We have a customer service team who can help with bookings and queries on existing bookings whilst you are away.
That is entirely up to you, the more you put in the more you get out. The earning potential is unlimited
The Thorne Travel Lifestyle Travel experts model has a monthly management fee is £65 per month.
No deposit is required.
If you’re currently working as Cabin Crew and want something exciting and flexible to do when you’re not in the air, we’ve got just the thing.
If you’ve got at least 2 years’ experience in the travel industry (within the last 5 years), our Travel Trade pathway could be the perfect fit. It’s your chance to become a self-employed Thorne Travel Lifestyle Expert – working from home or wherever suits you best.
Turn your industry insight and passion into a rewarding travel business, with full support and freedom to grow on your terms.
With our support you can become a self-employed Thorne Travel Lifestyle Expert, working from home and building a business that fits your lifestyle. We’ll provide the training, tools, and support – you bring your experience and passion for travel.
For more information email amandamckinlay@thornetravel.com
