Travel Counsellors achieves £114m sales in six weeks

Travel Counsellors has seen group sales rise 19% to reach £114 million since the start of its financial year in November. 

The home working company achieved £17.5 million in group sales in the first week of this month alone, marking its strongest start to December ever and a 31% year-on-year increase. 

Of this, £8.6 million came from the premium leisure market, which saw a 38% growth.

More than half of these sales (51%) were attributed to tailored packages.

TC Journeys, one of the latest features built into the company’s tech platform, now features more than 266 bespoke itineraries. 

TC Journeys has supported 339 unique customer enquiries with inspiration or personalised quotes over the past six weeks, further driving the company’s position as a tour operator.

The most popular destinations include the US, Spain, Greece, UAE and the Maldives.

Business Travel has also shown growth, with UK corporate sales reaching £23.8 million, a 12% increase compared to the previous year.

Chief executive Steve Byrne said: “Our strong sales growth at the start of our new financial year is a direct reflection of the dedication and passion of our entire Travel Counsellors community.

“This success goes beyond the numbers though; it reflects the power of our community, who demonstrate care, commitment and human touch to every customer interaction, ensuring that we always do right by them.”

He added: “By combining the latest technology with exceptional personal service, we continue to empower and support our entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in a way that suits them and create unforgettable travel experiences.

“We are excited about the future as we build on this momentum, harnessing our collective strength to achieve and drive even greater shared success.”