How to Become an Independent Travel Agent in the UK With No Experience
If you’ve been Googling “how to become an independent travel agent in the UK with no experience”, you’re definitely not the only one. It’s one of the most common questions people ask when they start thinking about a career in travel. And honestly, it makes sense. The idea of working for yourself, helping people book […]
Can You Become a Travel Agent with No Experience?
Absolutely, and I’m living proof! I accidentally fell into travel during COVID when my green tea business collapsed, with zero industry experience. Now I’m running JLT Group with 400+ agents, many of whom started exactly where you are now. What I’ve learned? Experience isn’t everything. Support, training, and community are. Quick answers: How long does […]
What’s Trending in Travel Right Now | Week of June 23, 2025
The travel industry loves its buzzwords, but this week’s trend isn’t just industry noise. The numbers are worth your time. All-inclusive resorts are accelerating fast, and it’s not about poolside cocktails anymore. From luxury brands embracing the model to Gen Z choosing stress-free over Instagram-perfect, the “zero decisions” holiday is reshaping how people think about […]
FAM Trip Q&A – Ricky’s Greek Island Adventure
We absolutely love seeing our agents out in the world, deepening their knowledge, building relationships, and getting that first-hand experience that makes all the difference when it comes to serving clients. Recently, one of our amazing agents, Ricky, was invited by our brilliant bedbank partner Yalago to join their very first FAM trip – and […]
Instagram Marketing for Travel Agents
You didn’t start your travel business to play the algorithm game. You started it because you believe in what travel can do—how it can transform a stressed-out parent into a relaxed version of themselves, or reignite a spark between couples who’ve forgotten what it feels like to truly connect. You started it because you know […]
How Do Independent Travel Agents Get Paid?
This is a very common question: “How do independent travel agents actually get paid?” Let’s clear it up. Becoming an independent travel agent is about freedom and flexibility. But alongside that freedom comes the very real question of how you earn. The answer? It all comes down to commission. Commission is King Independent travel agents […]
Specialisations for Travel Agents: How to Find Your Niche
Specialisations for Travel Agents How to Find Your Niche Another question we get from our newly joined agents… “Do I need to specialise in something as a travel agent? Or should I just try to sell everything to everyone?” Here’s what we think:You can sell anything. But when you choose a niche—when you become known […]
Why Partnering with a Host Agency is the Smartest Move for UK Independent Travel Agents
We hear it all the time. “It sounds too good to be true.” A travel business without thousands in upfront costs? With training, support, and a commission split that actually pays before the client travels? But here’s the truth: there is no catch. If you’re an aspiring travel agent in the UK looking to go […]
From Green Tea to Global Travel
Why Saying Yes Before You Feel Ready Could Change Your Life Before I started my journey in travel, I ran a drinks business called Macha NOW — a unique green tea drink where the matcha was stored separately in the cap. You’d twist, release, and shake it before drinking. In the early days, it was […]
Why I Built JLT Group
And Why It Might Be Exactly What You’re Looking For… Hi, I’m Janine — founder of JLT Group. I don’t often talk about my personal story, but after the amazing questions we had at our JLT Jamboree a few weeks ago, it feels like the right time. When I was 12 years old, I went […]