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Start Your Own Travel Business

With the flexibility to build your ideal lifestyle.

  • Work on your terms
  • No sales targets
  • Uncapped earnings
  • Full training & support
  • Trusted Thorne Travel brand

This Is Travel, Your Way

At Thorne Travel, we believe flexibility should come with ambition. This is your opportunity to build your own travel business, supported by a trusted team with years of experience, supplier relationships and industry knowledge behind you.

We call it a lifestyle opportunity because you choose where and when you work building a business that suits your lifestyle, goals and future.

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Why Join Us?

A Multi Award-Winning Travel Agency You Can Trust

We are known for delivering unforgettable experiences. If you’re passionate about travel and ready to grow with a brand that truly supports you, we’d love to welcome you on board.

Work on Your Own
Terms – Flexibility at Its Best

Enjoy full flexibility—work how, when and where you want with no long-term contracts.

Access Over 300+ Suppliers, Including Top Tour Operators

Choose from over 300 suppliers including top tour operators for the best deals and experiences.

 

Full Support from Our Expert Thorne Travel Team

Get full support from our experienced team via phone, email or WhatsApp, whenever you need it.

 

Secure Payment Handling – No Merchant Account Needed

We manage all payments securely, so no need to set up a merchant account.

 

Perfect for Balancing Work and Family Life

Ideal for fitting around your family life or another job, with the flexibility you need.

 

Be Your Own Boss with a Supportive Travel Community

Run your business independently, while being part of a vibrant, supportive travel community.

Grow Your Travel Business at Your Own Pace

No pressure or targets—just expert guidance to help you grow your travel business on your terms.

 

What’s Included

When you join Thorne Travel, you’re not just becoming part of a company, you’re gaining access to all the tools, resources, and support you need to succeed in the travel industry. Here’s everything you can expect when you join us:

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What We Look For

We keep things simple. We deliver on our promises, support your ambitions and treat you like family.
Your success is our success – and we’re here to help you make it happen.

A passion for travel and creating unforgettable experiences

Exceptional customer service skills

Self-motivation and drive to build your own business

More Than Homeworking, A Lifestyle-Led Travel Business

The word “homeworking” can make it sound like you’re tied to one place.
 
With Thorne Travel, it’s different.
This is about flexibility, freedom and choice. You decide when, where and how you work, while building a real travel business with professional support behind you.
Whether you’re working from home, meeting clients locally, travelling, or building your business around family life, this opportunity is designed to fit your lifestyle.
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How Your Journey Starts

1. Enquire
Tell us a little about yourself and why you’re interested.
 
2. Chat With Us
We’ll talk through the opportunity, your goals and whether it’s the right fit.
 
3. Get Set Up
You’ll receive support, tools and guidance to start building your business.
 
4. Start Growing
Begin helping clients plan holidays while growing your own customer base.
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Return to Travel – Your Comeback Starts Here

If you’ve worked in a UK travel agency sales role for 5 years within the last 10, we know how much you’ve got to give – and how much you’ve missed it.

Whether you took time out for family, a new career path or a well-earned break, now’s your chance to come back to the industry you love – on your terms.

With Thorne Travel, you can work from home, the beach, your favourite cafe – wherever inspiration strikes. Be your own boss, set your own goals and enjoy the flexibility of self-employment with the full backing of one of the UK’s top travel agencies.

You’ll have access to award-winning support, a network of over 300 trusted suppliers and all the tools you need to rebuild your business and confidence at your own pace.

Ready to fall back in love with what you do? We’re ready when you are.

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Travel Trade – Ready for a New Direction in Travel?

If you’ve spent at least 2 of the last 5 years in a travel-related role — perhaps as Cabin Crew, with a Tour Operator, as a Business Development Manager or overseas supporting customers — your industry experience is more valuable than you think.

Our Travel Trade Pathway is built for professionals like you. You know travel. Now it’s time to turn that knowledge into your own business.

Become a self-employed Thorne Travel Lifestyle Expert and work from home or wherever life takes you. You’ll have access to top training, award-winning support and everything you need to grow with confidence — all backed by one of the UK’s leading travel brands.

You’ve already got the passion. We’ll give you the platform. Let’s take that next step together.

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I’ve Worked in Travel – Just Not Selling Holidays

If your experience in the travel industry comes from behind the scenes – maybe in a Tour Operator head office or on the road as a Business Development Manager – you’ve already got valuable insight and connections.

Now’s your chance to turn that knowledge into something of your own.

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.

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FAQ

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.

Lets Grow Together

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

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