Travel Homeworking FAQ: Your Guide to Becoming an Independent Travel Consultant

Yes — and this is one of our biggest strengths.

Through our partnership with Jamie Wake Travel, you’ll have access to:

• ATOL protection (where applicable)
• PTS Trust Account
• Supplier Failure Insurance / Airline Failure Insurance

Every booking has a suitable level of cover. 

Even if you’re new to the industry, we teach you exactly how each protection type works so you can confidently support your clients.

Client funds are securely held in the PTS Trust Account, ensuring full financial transparency and safety.

You never handle money directly, and refunds follow supplier terms with our support.

No.

There are no setup or joining fees, making us one of the most accessible ways to start a travel homeworking business.

We keep fees simple:

• £50 monthly service fee

No hidden charges, no surprise fees — ever.

We aim to maintain a transparent and mutually respectful relationship with all our homeworkers. 

The minimum term is 6 months, and you can leave with three months’ written notice.

The requirement for homeworkers to give three months' notice is not just about protecting the business—it’s also designed to support the homeworker. This period ensures:

• 🧾 Commission Continuity: You continue to receive commission on upcoming bookings that are paid, ticketed, or depart within your notice period. This helps avoid the financial disruption of a sudden departure and ensures you are fairly rewarded for work already done.
• Client Care & Professional Legacy: You have time to complete client handovers professionally, ensuring your clients are supported even after you leave. This protects your reputation and relationships.
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: As part of a business protected by PTS and ATOL, the three-month window helps ensure we can comply with all financial and consumer protection laws, reducing the risk of complications with client payments or supplier terms.
• Flexibility & Support: During the notice period, we continue to offer support, access to systems, and marketing where appropriate: enabling a smooth transition rather than a sudden stop.

In short, the notice period is a buffer that protects your income, your clients, and your professional reputation while also giving us time to adjust resources.

Our training takes you from beginner to confident travel homeworker. You’ll learn:

• Booking systems & supplier platforms
• Quoting & dynamic packaging
• ATOL, PTS & financial protection
• Customer service & communication
• Social media & marketing basics
• Day-to-day business operations

Plus, you receive an Operating Manual that becomes your go-to guide.

Absolutely.

You’ll have access to ongoing support, a community of consultants, supplier training, troubleshooting help, and guidance whenever you need it. You’re never left on your own.

Yes — the entire model is built for remote homeworking.

All systems, training and tools are online.

Yes.

You’ll receive:

• Supplier access
• Dynamic packaging tools
• Cruise lines
• Specialist tour operators
• Insurance, flights, transfers, hotels
• PTS CRM system
• Secure payment platforms

Everything you need to confidently sell travel from day one.

We don’t provide pre-made templates.

Instead, we give you:

• Branding guidelines
• Marketing guidance
• Compliance support
• Post ideas and strategies
• Help developing your own style

This helps you stand out and earns better results than generic templates.

You keep 80% of the profit, while we retain 20% to cover support, systems and protection structures.

Commissions are paid around the 10th of each month, after:

• You submit your Commission Claim
• The client has travelled OR
• The supplier/ATOL holder has been paid

It’s reliable, transparent, and easy to track.

Your earnings grow as your client base grows.

Most consultants build up gradually with repeat customers, referrals and niche marketing.

We don’t promise income levels — but we do give you the tools to succeed long-term.

Most consultants begin with 10–20 hours per week, increasing as enquiries grow.

Consistency matters more than the number of hours you work.

Yes — the model is designed to be flexible.

Many consultants start alongside their job or caring responsibilities.

As soon as you’ve completed induction training and feel confident using the systems — often within a few weeks.

Absolutely not.

The Independent Travel Consultants operates under the Jamie Wake Travel Group, a trusted UK travel agency model with real suppliers, real commission, and real financial protection.

There are:

• No downlines
• No recruitment bonuses
• No pyramid-style earnings

Your income comes solely from selling genuine holidays — not recruiting others.

Absolutely.

Niches like cruise, family travel, luxury, weddings, honeymoons, LGBTQ+ travel, and large families can be highly profitable. 

We help you position yourself effectively.

You can book most holidays through approved suppliers.

You can work with overseas customers, but remember:

• ATOL protection applies only to UK travellers
• We’ll guide you through compliant overseas bookings

You can also book foreign departures (e.g., Sofia–Dubai–Sofia).

Yes — suppliers regularly offer:

• Discounted agent rates
• FAM trips
• Hotel inspections
• Cruise ship visits
• Specialist training trips

It’s one of the major perks of the industry.

You operate as a self-employed Independent Travel Consultant.

We provide:

• Systems
• Supplier access
• Financial protection
• Operating Manual
• Support and guidance

You build your own client base and earn commission on every booking.

Yes — and we provide branding guidelines to ensure everything remains compliant and professional.

Yes — we provide:

• Operating Manual
• Financial protection processes
• ATOL/PTS guidelines
• Secure systems
• Support for compliant selling

We ensure you’re always protected.

They:

• Show up consistently
• Develop a niche
• Provide personalised service
• Build relationships
• Encourage referrals
• Deliver excellent aftercare

We help you develop these habits so your business grows steadily.

Travel homeworking is rewarding, but like any business, it has challenges:

• Learning systems
• Building confidence
• Staying consistent with marketing
• Managing time

With our support and community, you’re never facing these challenges alone.

Of course.

We’re happy to communicate however works best for you.

However, we do require a short Microsoft Teams discovery call before joining — it’s friendly, transparent, and designed to help us both check the fit.

Absolutely — transferable skills make a huge difference.

Whether you’ve worked in:

• Customer service
• Sales
• Marketing
• Social media
• Travel
• Hospitality
• Writing
• Community roles

…your experience will help you succeed.