Dreaming of a career that fits around your lifestyle, fuels your passion for travel, and lets you work from anywhere? Becoming a home-based travel agent could be the opportunity you've been looking for. With the right training, tools, and support, you can turn your love of travel into a profitable business that works on your terms.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through what a home-based travel agent does, how to get started, and why Independent Travel Consultants is redefining the travel homeworking model for people across the UK.
What Is a Home-Based Travel Agent?
A home-based travel agent helps clients plan, book, and manage their travel arrangements without being tied to a physical office or retail premises. Instead, you work remotely—usually from your home—and enjoy the freedom of setting your own schedule while earning commission on bookings.
You could specialise in luxury escapes, cruises, honeymoons, family holidays, or tailor-made adventures. It’s your business, your way.
Why Become a Home-Based Travel Agent?
- ✅ Work from home with full flexibility
- ✅ Be your own boss with uncapped income
- ✅ Earn commission on every booking
- ✅ No need for a storefront or prior experience
- ✅ Support, training, and tools included
Whether you want a part-time role to fit around family or a full-time travel business, homeworking offers the freedom to scale your income and focus on what you love.
What Do Home-Based Travel Agents Do?
Day to day, your role might include:
- Finding out what kind of trip your client is looking for
- Researching flights, accommodation, and tours
- Putting together bespoke quotes
- Booking travel through secure, protected systems
- Handling payments and providing ATOL-protected documentation
- Keeping in touch for future bookings
The more clients you build, the more your confidence, referrals, and earnings grow.
Do I Need Experience or Qualifications?
Not at all. Most of our Independent Travel Consultants start with no industry background.
What you do need is:
- A passion for travel
- Good communication and organisation
- Willingness to learn and grow
We provide all the
training you need to hit the ground running, including system access, supplier introductions, and one-on-one support.
What About Licences and Protection?
We operate under the Protected Trust Services (PTS) model, giving you access to over 200 trusted suppliers with full client financial protection.
This means:
- You can book flights and packages confidently
- Clients are protected in case a supplier fails
- You stay compliant with UK package travel laws
You don’t need to apply for your own ATOL or handle money directly—we do that for you.
How Much Can I Earn?
Our commission structure is one of the most generous in the UK:
- 80% commission on each sale
- 85% on repeat bookings
- 90% once you pass £40,000 gross commission in a year
The more you put in, the more you get out. Plus, repeat clients and referrals make it easier to grow month by month.
What Does It Cost to Join?
There is no joining fee.
We believe in making travel homeworking accessible and ethical. Instead, you pay a simple £50 monthly management fee that covers:
- Licensing and compliance
- Access to our systems and suppliers
- Website hosting and business email
- Ongoing training and support
- Community access and events
No hidden costs. No hard targets. No nonsense.
The Tools and Support You Need
We don’t just hand you a login and wish you luck. We support you every step of the way:
- One-to-one onboarding and business development
- Weekly check-ins and networking
- Access to 200+ travel suppliers
- Comprehensive training on systems and selling
- Opportunities for FAM trips, incentives, and events
You’ll also get your own website, support with branding, and a community of Independent Travel Consultants to learn from.
Jamie Says:
"When people think of home-based businesses, they often picture working alone. But our approach is different. We combine the freedom of self-employment with real support, financial protection, and the tools you need to succeed. This isn’t a sales job. It’s your business, and we’re here to help you grow it."
What Makes Us Different
- ✅ No joining fee
- ✅ High commission rates
- ✅ Over 200 trusted suppliers
- ✅ Protected Trust Services for compliance and safety
- ✅ Training and support included
- ✅ Your own website and brand freedom
We’re not a franchise or pyramid scheme. We’re a supportive, UK-based travel community helping people build real, sustainable businesses from home.
How to Start as a Home-Based Travel Agent
- Fill out our
short enquiry form
- Book an introductory call with our team
- Start your training and get system access
- Set up your business name and online presence
- Begin quoting and earning
You can also explore the UK Government's official guide to setting up a business if you're new to self-employment.
Take the Leap
You don’t need years of experience, a sales background, or thousands in savings. You just need the right support, a willingness to learn, and a passion for helping people travel well.
Becoming a home-based travel agent is more accessible than ever with Independent Travel Consultants. And we’re ready to help you make it happen.
Create your own future, one booking at a time.
