Travel Homeworking with Designer Travel

Our Business

We launched in January 2008 with a clear goal: to build a UK-wide homeworking travel business where customers are our top priority. We started by recruiting passionate travel experts who shared our vision: “to build a profitable travel business that delights customers and values its people.” Today, as an award-winning independent travel company, we offer a wide range of quality products.

As part of the Hays Independence Group, we work with hundreds of tour operators, matching the best products to our customers' needs. Our team, based in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, collaborates closely to provide expert travel recommendations, supporting our 100+ Business Associates through regular updates, training, and communication.

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“To build a profitable travel business that delights customers and truly values its people”

AMANDA MATHEWS - MANAGING DIRECTOR

Our Approach

Our business thrives on creativity, energy, and passion. When Karen and Amanda founded it in 2008, they never imagined winning the "Contribution to Luxury Travel" award in 2022 at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards in London, recognizing the best in the industry. While many of our team have deep luxury travel experience, we also seek out candidates with no formal training but a passion for luxury, sales flair, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. With a proven track record of developing top homeworkers, we’ve launched the Designer Travel Training Academy to nurture new talent.

Who Would this opportunity best suit?

Our business thrives on creativity, energy, and passion. When Karen and Amanda founded it in 2008, they never imagined winning the "Contribution to Luxury Travel" award in 2022 at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards in London, recognizing the best in the industry. While many of our team have deep luxury travel experience, we also seek out candidates with no formal training but a passion for luxury, sales flair, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. With a proven track record of developing top homeworkers, we’ve launched the Designer Travel Training Academy to nurture new talent.

What is right for you

When you decide to turn your passion for travel into your career there are many factors to consider and, as you may have already discovered, there are many companies offering “training opportunities”. The cost of training opportunities in travel varies enormously from basic packages costing hundreds of pounds to training fees of up to £15K. You need to make sure that the package you choose is the right one for you – will it provide the right level of training and support for your financial commitment?

Our Academy success

Travel Weekly 12 August 2024
We are incredibly proud of our Academy programme which supports “New to Travel “ agents who are serious about launching a career in the travel industry.
We are even prouder of 4 of our recent graduates who have acheived impressive sales during their 12 month mentoring and training programme . The partnership and support from both parties is proving to be a winning formula.
A huge congratulations to Michelle Gessey Philippa Myers , Aimee Thornton and Michelle Brice on your hard work and achievements.
Welcome to the Dream Team

Are we your perfect choice?

We recruit a few new associates each year, focusing on finding the right "fit"—someone who shares our passion for great customer service and exciting holidays. We offer different joining packages based on experience, with generous commissions from day one, plus the full value of supplier incentives.

Though we’re a home-based travel business, there are many chances to connect—through an annual overseas conference, supplier training, and fun, informal meetings. We also offer educational and networking opportunities at trade events.

Joining is simple: after an initial call, we'll send you details and arrange a face-to-face meeting. Once agreed, the onboarding process takes 14-28 days, with technology and support provided to get you started.

Interested? Contact us for an informal chat

Homeworking: Getting in touch

It’s easy to find out more about our business. You can contact us by either emailing us at: recruitment@designertravel.co.uk
Karen Pocock – 07753 929989
Amanda Matthews – 07753 929930
Jayne Marlor - 07702 034299

Academy: Getting in touch

If you think this a new and exciting opportunity is for you please contact: Abi Hyslop - abi@designertravel.co.uk
or
Karen Pocock - karenpocock@designertravel.co.uk