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It’s an exciting time to be publishing Travel Weekly’s Guide to Homeworking 2026. Competition is at an all-time high in the homeworking sector, both in terms of the number of agencies and the number of agents sharing their expertise to create outstanding itineraries.
The sector is as accessible as it’s ever been, but that wider net can also spark more questions from newcomers. In this guide, published in association with Protected Trust Services (PTS), we’ve posed a handful of those to our panel of experienced homeworkers. With one of the biggest draws being flexible working, we also catch up with agents who work full or part-time and learn about the positives and pitfalls of both.
One way to stand out from the crowd is to specialise in a niche and we chat to a quartet of agents who have done just that – and made it a success. And while the sector may be growing rapidly, it’s evolving just as quickly. Artificial intelligence is fast becoming a go-to tool for agents, so we explore its impact on their day-to-day role. Having a social media presence is also increasingly important, so we hear from agents who have built an engaged audience.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or are looking to become a home-based agent, there’s plenty in this guide to help you either get started or take your business to the next level.
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VIEW FROM THE TOP Agency leaders report on a competitive market
ASK THE EXPERTS
Our panel of experienced agents answer FAQs from new homeworkers
11 SECTOR SPECIALISTS Choosing a niche can help you excel
17 FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME?
Three agents discuss the pros and cons of full-time and part-time homeworking
23 THE ERA OF AI
How artificial intelligence can be a key part of an agent’s toolkit
29 SOCIAL MEDIA SAVVY
Agents reveal how social media has helped accelerate their businesses
32 A YEAR IN PICTURES
A look back on various events for homeworkers over the past 12 months
Travel Weekly has created a bespoke Guide to Homeworking website to complement this guide. Find out more at
travelweekly.co.uk/homeworking-guide
39 KEEPING IN THE LOOP Homeworkers are better connected than ever
Trust Services members chat about the role of a homeworking agent in our webcast.
Scan the QR code to hear from Protected
45 HOMEWORKING DIRECTORY Key homeworking companies outline their offerings
58 ONE THING I’VE LEARNT Agents’ top tips for prospective homeworkers
Travel Weekly Guide to Homeworking 2026 is published by Travel Weekly Group, Third Floor, 52 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0AU. Tel: 020 7881 4897 Editor Rhodri Andrews Head of features and supplements Katie McGonagle Special projects writer Emma Blackmore Contributing writer Juliet Dennis Art director Flora Ioannou Art editor Paul McLaughlin Chief subeditor Mike Walsh Deputy chief subeditor Stephanie Krahn
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