Travel Homeworking with Designer Travel

Our Business

Learn More about Designer Travel

We launched our business in 2008 with a clear goal of building a UK-wide luxury homeworking travel business with customers at the heart of everything we do.

We focus on recruiting passionate professional travel experts (PTE's) who share the vision of "building a profitable travel business that delights customers and values its people". Today, we are proud to be a multi-award winning, independent travel company working with several key travel partners to provide exceptional holidays via a team of over 180 Professional Travel Experts offering a combined travel knowledge of over 4,000 years.

As part of the Hays Independence Group, we work with hundreds of travel providers to ensure we select and recommend the right products for our customers.

Our PTE's are supported by a Head Office team of over 30 employees who provide support with post-booking administration, marketing, social media and so much more and with a support ratio of 1:5 every PTE knows they have the backup when they need it most.

Our Approach

Our business thrives on creativity, energy and passion. Whilst we work as a team and support each other our PTE team is encouraged to 'think out of the box'. We love innovation and the desire to do things differently. Let's give you an example of being different! We have created our very own FAB Bank, which the whole team can use to deposit feedback on destinations, resorts, hotels, restaurants, places to visit etc with the ultimate aim of creating a library of unique information that the whole team have access to. The Fab Bank is more than just a sales tool it provides an insight that you can't find in a brochure or on a website, it's all about bringing holidays to life with a little extra colour.

We offer an extremely competitive and fair commission and payment structure, which enables new starters to earn from day one. There are no hidden costs when it comes to our joining fees or monthly charges, there are no 'smoke and mirrors' tactics it's all very transparent and clear from the start. Our commitment to operating an extensive educational program is well known, from one-off trips with suppliers to our very own Designer Travel Journeys the opportunities to travel with a commitment to pay our suppliers back is second to none.

A Multi-Award Winning Travel Agency

We are very proud of our extensive collection of awards including:

New to Travel?

Introducing the Designer Travel Training Academy

Whilst the majority of the Designer Travel team have joined us with extensive industry experience in the luxury market and wider travel industry, we have always been keen to recruit extra special candidates who have no formal travel training but have a passion for luxury travel, sales and a desire to build their own business.

In 2021 we decided to formalise our 'new to travel' offering by launching our Training Academy, which offers 121 mentoring over twelve months with successful graduates joining our network of highly successful PTE's.

With only 12 Training Academy places available each year we are looking for the best of the best to join our team.

Who would this opportunity best suit?

Our Academy is perfect for those candidates looking to return to work, travel enthusiasts with an entrepreneurial spirit and a proven track record in sales. If you are looking for a new opportunity following redundancy, early retirement or you are just looking for a change in direction this may just be the right opportunity for you. Successful Academy Graduates include those who have worked for large organisations like British Airways, Pitney Bowes, Marks and Spencer's, financial institutions and emergency services.

What's right for you?

Supporting the right candidates through their twelve-month training period is crucial for us. Academy members are supported by a full-time experienced Academy Manager assisted by the other members of the support team. We want you to do well and from day one we will work with you to help you achieve your full potential. We don't charge extortionate joining fees, but there are costs and we do ask for your commitment as the investment we make in you in terms of energy and support means we want you to succeed just as much as you do!

What do our Team think of our Business?

Meet Philippa

Former Secondary School Teacher

I transitioned from 14 years as a teacher into the travel industry with Designer Travel. What I love most about my role is the open and supportive environment, where everyone, regardless of experience, feels valued. I'm grateful for the support I received through the Designer Travel Academy, especially from Abi, who has been a fantastic mentor throughout my journey. It provided me with the tools and confidence I needed to succeed and thrive in the industry.

Meet Sam

Work from Home Mum

Hi, I'm Sam, a mum of three from Rochdale, and I've recently returned to my passion for travel by joining Designer Travel. I previously worked for Thomas Cook but took a career break before deciding to come back to the industry after having my youngest child. The flexibility of working from home really appealed to me, and although I was initially unsure about transitioning from retail to homeworking , the support, training, and resources available made it a seamless process.

I love being able to balance my career with family life, managing my own schedule and often connecting with customers in the evenings once the kids are in bed. I'd advise anyone new to this role to dedicate themselves fully in those first few weeks-it makes a huge difference. I'm so glad I made the leap back into travel and am thriving in this exciting, flexible role.

Meet Elaine

Moved to Designer from another Homeworking Company in 2024

Elaine has been in the travel industry for over 36 years, spending most of her career working in High Street agencies.

After COVID, she transitioned to home working with another homeworking company and joined Designer Travel in 2024, where she has just celebrated her 12-month milestone.

She describes her experience with Designer Travel as incredible, feeling fully supported from day one. The flexibility of home working has allowed her to balance her personal and professional life while providing exceptional service to her clients. Elaine values the company's strong reputation, technology, and supportive network, which have helped her grow her business and establish lasting client relationships.

Interested in Working with Us?

If you are interested and would like to learn more, please complete the below eligibility questionnaire to arrange a confidential chat.

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The Designer Travel Team

We have an extensive team of Travel experts, located all across the UK. We have experts for all over the world, from European Ski Holiday experts, to experts in South-East Asian adventures.

Whether you're an experienced travel professional or new to the industry, we provide the tools, training, and community you need to thrive. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while benefiting from a supportive network, a strong brand, and the freedom to build your own successful travel business.

Are you ready to take the next step in your travel career?
Join Designer Travel and be a part of something extraordinary!

Get in Touch

Want to learn more about working for Designer Travel? Get in touch with one of our experts who will be happy to assist with your enquiry.

Jayne Marlor

Head of Recruitment and Customer Service

(+44) 07702 034299

Karen Pocock

Managing Director

(+44) 07753 929989

Amanda Matthews

Managing Director

(+44) 07753 929930

Abi Hyslop

Recruitment & Development Manager

(+44) 07958 161529

Beth Palmer

Business Development Manager

(+44) 07482 127170

Jess Tricket

Business Development Manager Cruise & Long Haul

(+44) 07786 263114

Di Victory

Business Development Manager

(+44) 07989 594634

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