Travel Franchise

Many teachers dream of a career that offers greater flexibility, independence and the opportunity to explore their passions beyond the classroom.

For those who love helping people, building relationships and creating memorable experiences, travel entrepreneurship can be an exciting and rewarding career path.

But can teachers really succeed in the travel industry?

Thinking of leaving teaching? Discover whether running your own travel business could suit your skills, lifestyle goals and desire for flexibility.

For many teachers thinking about life beyond the classroom, travel is one of the most commonly explored options.

From speaking to teachers, travel and tourism consistently ranks as one of the most appealing sectors for teachers considering a change. The reasons are clear: strong people skills, organisation, communication, and relationship-building all transfer naturally from teaching into travel-based businesses.

Leaving teaching doesn’t mean leaving behind everything you value. For many teachers, the idea of running a business is appealing, but the risk, isolation, and steep learning curve of starting from scratch can feel overwhelming. That’s where franchising comes in, and why travel franchising in particular has become an increasingly popular route for educators looking […]

Meet Travel Counsellor, Helen Maltby, who traded in teaching to set up her own travel business. She’s shared some destination inspiration to help teachers think outside the box when it comes to planning their trips and making the most of the school holidays.

GoCruise & Travel recently hosted their top achievers business stars of the future, onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2. The four-night Top Achievers cruise between Southampton and Hamburg.

After realising the lack of flexibility of working in education was impacting her family life, Sarah wanted to turn her love for planning holidays into a new business venture with a franchise she could trust. Find out how Travel Counsellors helped make her dreams a reality.

If you’re looking to get out of teaching, Emma’s story could be just the inspiration you need to embark on a new chapter. Emma transitioned from the classroom to being her own boss, read about how much her life has changed for the better since making the switch.