TRAVEL FRANCHISE

What is included?

We offer two bespoke packages dependant on your strategy and requirements

Both packages come with a whole host of features including the ability to book ever ything from cr uises to rail trips, ski and winter spor t breaks, adventure and escor ted tours, hotels, villas and apar tments, UK cottages and coach trips, car hire and transfers, city breaks and much much more

You will have access to over 400 trade suppliers so if you have a client that wants a Disneyland U S holiday or a safari in Kenya we have product for you to sell

We will also provide you with your bespoke website and the ability to trade with your own name if you should wish Alter natively, you can utilise our already established Explorer Travel Holidays brand.

We offer leading technology when it comes to our back off ice systems and you will be selling travel that is f inancially protected for your clients.

Training and support

This is where we come into our own under the Hays Travel Ltd. umbrella.

You will initially embark on a f ive day induction training course delivered by a dedicated training depar tment This depar tment lives and breathes travel and they will impar t as much knowledge as they can over this initial period

You will lear n how to use our systems, how our booking processes work, the supplier we work with, marketing strategies, social media and most impor tantly, how we make money and g row your databases

Once you have completed our induction training course you are good to go booking travel for your clients but the training and suppor t does not stop there You will have a dedicated Business Development Suppor t Team (BD) of four people who are in place specif ically to suppor t your franchise You will be on a six week mentoring scheme following the initial course and our whole aim is to get those bookings flowing and your business off the g round

We also have a whole host of training modules and videos, training events that you can attend (optional) as well as the ability to book specif ic help sessions with your BD team Whether you need help attracting new clients, assistance with your social media platfor ms, you would like to add content to your website or would like a business review, you can book these in at a time to suit

We work hard to ensure you g row with us and establish a prof itable and sustainable business for years to come And best of all, some of our top ear ners operate this business around other commitments or lifestyle plans

Franchise fees

Our packages star t from £5,995 plus VAT and we can help with f inancial suppor t if required Along with your initial franchise fee, if you are doing this as your main income, you will need working capital for at least six months due to the way in which travel bookings are generated

However, you will have all the tools and suppor t you need to recoup your initial investment within 6-12 months dependant on your strategy, motivation and dedication to your new venture

Your monthly management fees will be £99 which includes your system licence fees, indemnity insurance, hosting fees and much more This business is all about low overheads so there are no other costs charged from our end.

Why choose Explorer Travel?

We honestly believe that we can offer you the best overall travel franchise in the UK With the backing of Hays Travel, the investment in technology and the overall ability to suppor t our franchisees on a daily basis, we are conf ident we have the best platfor m for your success now and in the future

Being owned by the largest independent travel agency in the countr y gives us access to some of the best commercial deals with our trade par tners We also get

“I love being an Explorer as I am my own boss, learning about the world and being around for my children as they grow up ” Bernie T

“Joining Explorer Travel 14 years ago was the best decision I ever made I am able to do a job I love so much, for a company that I am so passionate about, with people that are like my family I have a great work/life balance, which enables me to be a mother to my son and work school hours Thank you Explorer Travel for everything ” Vicky W

“With a great support from the management team, exclusive agency offers and discounts, training programmes and roadshows, it’s easy to be an Explorer ” Agne S

“Since buying my franchise in 2012 it has been hard work but it has paid off and I now have a thriving business However, I couldn’t have done it without the amazing help, support and at times humour from our marvellous Admin girls Veritable founts of knowledge and always ready to assist. ” Jane W

Click here to view our video testimonials access to exclusive holidays and travel products and don’t forget, that brand value that clients recognise and tr ust

On top of that we are all about flexibility

Your work/life balance is impor tant and this is a business that can be operated around your cur rent commitments and lifestyle Whether you are operating on a par t-time basis or looking to go all in, we can 100 per cent guarantee you will be suppor ted through your jour ney

And there is no better time to join Business is booming and our franchisees are more in demand than they ever have been

Come along to one of our online Discover y sessions to f ind out more n imagine@explorertravel.co.uk https://explorertravel.co.uk