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MENTORING AND CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS
Mentoring schemes are a popular and successful way to help agents learn, progress and gain confidence. Travel Counsellors director of franchise
Matt Harding says: “One of the most valuable tools for new starters is our mentoring scheme: each new Travel Counsellor is matched with an experienced agent for their first six months. They provide practical advice, encouragement and real-world insight during those early stages.” GoCruise & Travel’s mentoring scheme is
part of its ‘new-to-travel’ programme. Head of franchise Colin Martin-Weekes says: “Our mentors are a vital part of connecting our franchise community together, sharing expertise on how they’ve successfully sold holidays and built a loyal following.” Not Just Travel pairs every consultant with
a business development manager, backed up by ‘mentorship retreats’ in resorts so consultants can learn from peers to improve their business.
From left: Daley Thompson, Olympian; Paul Harrison, Not Just Travel; Eamonn Holmes, TV presenter; and Hayley Sparkes, TV presenter and NJT travel agent
Homeworking firms have also begun to use
celebrity endorsement to boost confidence among agents and attract more clients. Businesswoman Sara Davies MBE was
appointed growth and entrepreneurship partner for Travel Counsellors in 2025, while TV presenter Eamonn Holmes and Olympic legend Daley Thompson are celebrity
ambassadors for Not Just Travel, which also offers social media coaching with TV presenter Hayley Sparkes. Not Just Travel co-founder Paul Harrison
says: “These ambassadors provide an instant boost in credibility. Their public alignment with our brand helps consultants build trust more quickly with new customers.”
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