FAQs

Travelosophers Academy is our exclusive onboarding and development programme, designed to give new franchisees everything they need to launch and grow a successful travel business.

Whether you’re completely new to the travel industry or bringing experience from another sector, our structured 12-week Academy provides the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed.

The programme combines live interactive training, self-paced learning, practical activities and one-to-one business development support, covering everything from the fundamentals of the travel industry and sales techniques to destinations, suppliers, marketing, social media, AI, business planning and the systems you’ll use every day.

More than just training, Travelosophers Academy is designed to help you build a sustainable business. Alongside your learning, you’ll receive dedicated launch support, ongoing mentoring and access to innovative technology that enables you to focus on what matters most – finding customers, creating unforgettable holidays and growing your business with confidence.

At Travelosophers, we don’t just welcome new franchisees – we invest in their success from day one.

Training and Development:

• Comprehensive 4 week induction programme
• Ongoing Training and access to our in-house Learning Management System
• Regular Supplier Training Events

Administration:

• All your admin is taken care of by our Administration Team
• Daily Head Office Support

Business Development:

• Dedicated Business Development Manager
• Daily Head Office Support
• Formal Quarterly Reviews

Technology:

• Moonstride Travel Booking Platform
• Optional Telephony System
• LMS Learning Portal
• Microsoft Office Licence

Marketing and Branding:

• Your own customisable dedicated Webpage
• Monthly Social Media assets for you to use for free
• Personalised travel documentation and quotes
• Access to our Brand Shop
• Access to our Blog Posts

Conferences and Events:

• Annual UK Conference (invitation)
• Annual Overseas Conference (invitation)
• 2 x Regional Dinner Events per year (paid for, subject to availability)

Training and Development:

• Weekly 1-2-1 session with our in-house trainer

Business Development:

• Quarterly Review with Directors

Technology:

• Telephony System Included

Marketing and Branding:

• Marketing Pack add ons – 500 x “Welcome Home” Postcards, 500 x “Thank You” Postcards, 500 x “Bon Voyage” Postcards, 500 x Branded Envelopes, 100 x Branded Pens, 1 x Pull Up Banner
• 2 Year membership to BNI Networking
• Social Media Channel Set Up – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
• Social Media – Local Area, Paid Marketing Campaign Setup and £1,000 contribution

Conferences and Events:

• Annual UK Conference (accomodation paid for, for duration of initial contract)
• Annual Overseas Conference (accommodation and transfer paid for duration of initial contract)
• 2 x Regional Dinner Events per year (paid for)

Memberships:

• 2 Year Membership to BNI Networking
• 2 Year CLIA Membership

Training and Development:

• Monthly 1-2-1 session with our in-house trainer

Business Development:

• Yearly Review with Directors

Marketing and Branding:

• Marketing Pack – 500 x Business Cards, 500 x Flyers, 1 x Desktop Banner
• 1 Year membership to BNI Networking
• Option to use your Own Brand

Memberships:

• 1 Year membership to BNI Networking
• 1 Year CLIA Membership

Marketing and Branding:

• 50% Contribution to a 1 year Membership to BNI
• Access to our “Lead Claim” Module

Conferences and Events:

• Annual UK Conference (accomodation paid for, for duration of initial contract)
• Annual Overseas Conference (accommodation and transfer paid for first year and if target met thereafter)
• 2 x Regional Dinner Events per year (paid for, subject to availability)

You can choose to run your travel franchise business part-time or full time.

Please contact us or directly call us to discuss your requirements.

If you decide to use our Travelosophers brand for your store, you will be given exclusive right to a specified mile radius around your store location

Our recommendation is to utilise the powerful Travelosophers brand which will give you many advantages by association. The support that we provide is naturally geared towards promoting the Travelosophers brand and all our marketing and branding assets are related to our brand. However, it is possible for you to promote your own brand within our Travelosophers network but at a premium cost- you can read more about using your own brand here.

Commission is paid 8 weeks before departure date and the cut of date is the 15th of each month. The payment will go straight into your bank account.

We will consider joint ventures. Please contact us or directly call us to discuss your requirements.

Whilst Travelosophers is a newly formed company, it does have deep roots in the travel industry. The business is aligned with the award-winning Cyplon Holidays, an industry stalwart, that has been trading since 1972. The Cyplon family spans over 3 generations and the partnership gives Travelosophers an immediate foothold in the marketplace as well as strong financial backing and investment.

You must have a real passion for travel, whether you’re an experienced professional or exploring home-based travel agent opportunities, and you must demonstrate the desire and hunger to succeed in the world of business. We encourage creativity and innovation too, and we will rely on our Travelosophers to push us as well. As a Travelosopher, you will enjoy the true meaning of partnership, and we take great pleasure in supporting our Travelosophers every step of the way.

We love travel and all our head office staff are indeed travel people, but we also provide you with business support and business strategy – after all, this is your business. Our family approach means that our franchisees are much more than just business partners. We enjoy supporting and helping you grow both in business but also helping you in achieving a better work-life balance. Our approach, our philosophy, is always holistic and always tailored to an individual’s needs.

We have 2 great options that you can choose from. The commission ranges from 60% to 75% depending on the option you choose. We do believe that there is an option for everyone.

Here at the Travelosophers we understand that everyone has their own philosophy and way of doing things. That’s why we don’t just offer one commission option to you – choose between our fixed commission package, where you know exactly what you are getting for the entire year, or perhaps try our tiered commission approach which allows you to potentially earn even more if you are successful. The choice is yours but in both instances, our packages are extremely competitive when compared with our competitors.

All our business options come with a FREE version. Please call us to discuss further.

Once you have signed the contract you will join our Travelosophers Academy, our 12 week structured training induction. Once you have completed the Academy, you will be ready to trade.

A Travelosopher is a critical thinker and clear communicator, they are a smart and knowledgeable analyser of the underlying motivations for travel and the associated desires; they use their skills to understand the language people use to describe the world, and their place within it, and to nurture and help them cultivate their own Travel Philosophies for each and every journey they take. Whether working independently or as part of a home-based travel business, Travelosophers are able to guide their clients and bring their philosophies to life by creating indelible holiday memories.

If you are an existing travel professional, you will be invited to our Elite Travelosopher community with other fellow experienced travel professionals. This membership is for our most experienced Travelosophers and our top performers. You will benefit from extra commission and a choice of commission options to suit your needs. You will also be given priority for events and familiarisation trips plus other perks.

Once you’ve completed Travelosophers Academy, you’ll continue to receive ongoing support from a dedicated Business Development Manager who is invested in your success. They’ll work alongside you as your business develops, offering advice, sharing ideas, helping you overcome challenges and celebrating your achievements. Whether you need strategic guidance or simply someone to talk things through with, they’re only ever a phone call away.

Behind the scenes, our experienced Head Office team is also there to support you with systems, administration and booking enquiries, so you’ll always have expert help when you need it.

We have a range of suppliers that you can use, from Jet2 Holidays to Kuoni, to suit everyone’s needs. If there is a supplier that you feel that we should have and don’t currently we will endeavour to create an account. We also have a contracting team that are able to source specific hotel properties and suppliers.

Technology is a key part of the Travelosophers proposition, and we’re committed to continually investing in innovative tools that help our franchisees succeed. Our all-in-one, cloud-based platform combines everything you need to run a successful travel business, including an integrated CRM, quotation and itinerary builder, dynamic packaging, secure payment facilities, a customer travel app, intelligent document upload functionality and AI-powered features.

Together, these tools simplify administration, enhance the customer experience and give you more time to do what you do best – build relationships, create unforgettable holidays and grow your business.

We run our training dates once a month, virtually for a minimum of 3 days.