Travel Counsellors launches new training programme

Independent travel agency Travel Counsellors is launching its training programme thetravelacademy. The 12-month programme allows people from outside the travel industry to join the company as Travel Counsellor Associates.

As well as the training Travel Counsellor Associates will receive ongoing support, a laptop and a full suite of marketing tools to enable them to run their own franchise.

'Travel Counsellors is extremely proud of thetravelacademy,' says Steve Byrne Managing Director of Travel Counsellors. 'We have created a unique programme that offers the highest level of training to professionals from outside of the travel industry who have a passion for travel and customer service, equipping them with all the tools and skills they need to become the very best travel experts worldwide and join the cream of the travel industry. We believe these professionals will welcome the opportunity to work in the best industry in the world and participate in the most in-depth travel franchise programme in the UK.'