Choosing the right homeworking company is a big decision.
If you are an experienced travel professional thinking about becoming self-employed, you are not just choosing where to place your next booking. You are choosing the people, systems, support and culture that will sit behind your business.
That is why so many travel professionals look for more than a commission structure. They want reassurance. They want practical support. They want access to the right tools and suppliers. They want people they can turn to when they need help. And, just as importantly, they want to feel like they belong.
The Holiday Village was created for travel professionals who want the freedom to build their own business, with the backing of an experienced, family-run travel group behind them.
We call our homeworkers Business Owners because that is exactly what they are. They are building something of their own, but they are not doing it alone.
A family business with travel in its bones
The Holiday Village is part of Travel Village Group, a 4th generation family business established in 1959.
That heritage matters. Travel is built on trust, relationships and service, and those values run through the way we work with our Business Owners.
We understand that people are at the heart of this industry. Customers want to feel listened to and looked after. Business Owners want to feel supported and valued. Suppliers want strong relationships with people who understand their products.
The Holiday Village brings those things together.
It gives experienced travel professionals the opportunity to become a travel business owner, while being backed by a business that has been part of the travel industry for decades.
In business for yourself, not by yourself
This is one of the biggest reasons travel professionals choose The Holiday Village.
Self-employment can be exciting, but it can also feel daunting. You may be ready for more freedom and flexibility, but that does not mean you want to be left with a login, a supplier list and a cheerful “good luck”.
At The Holiday Village, our belief is simple: you are in business for yourself, not by yourself.
That means you have the independence to build your own customer base, shape your working day and grow your business in your own way. But behind you, there is a team of real people who understand the travel industry and want you to succeed.
Support is available across:
- business development
- operations
- administration
- care team support
- marketing
- IT
- CRM
- finance
- product
- sales
- training
- supplier relationships
That support helps Business Owners focus on what they do best: creating brilliant holidays and looking after their customers.
Real people behind your business
A strong homeworking model should not feel faceless.
When you join The Holiday Village, you are supported by people across the wider Travel Village Group team. These are not names hidden in a company structure. They are people who help with training, systems, marketing, product knowledge, admin, care, business development and the practical details that keep your business moving.
That matters because running your own travel business brings lots of different questions.
You might need help with a booking process. You might want advice on a supplier. You might need support creating marketing for an event. You might want guidance on using the CRM, understanding your dashboard or promoting a new product.
With The Holiday Village, you have people in your corner.
That is the difference between simply working from home and feeling properly supported as a Business Owner.
Support from the start
The early days of becoming self-employed can shape how confident you feel.
That is why onboarding and training matter so much.
When you join The Holiday Village, the process is designed to help you feel ready, not rushed. New Business Owners can receive a welcome call, IT support, tailored training and guidance on the practical steps involved in getting set up.
Training can include areas such as:
- Google Drive
- Gmail
- calendar use
- tour operator logins
- booking templates
- payment guidance
- booking procedures
- back-office systems
- balance collections
- customer documentation
- how the admin team supports you
The aim is to help you understand the tools, systems and processes that will support your business.
If you are already confident and ready to move quickly, we can help you get booking-ready. If you would benefit from a steadier pace or a refresher, support can be tailored to you.
Because no two Business Owners are exactly the same, and training should not pretend they are.
Marketing that works for your business
Many travel professionals are brilliant at selling holidays, but marketing themselves can feel like a different skill altogether.
That is where The Holiday Village Marketing Team can help.
Whether you need support with social media, email marketing, business cards, flyers, blogs, events, roller banners or promotional materials, the team can help you build a marketing approach that suits your business.
You may want lots of help at the start. You may only need occasional support. You may already have a customer base, or you may be working on building one from scratch.
Either way, your marketing should work for your business, not the other way around.
The aim is to help you stay visible, share offers, build credibility and remind customers why booking with a personal travel expert matters.
Tools that help you look professional
A homeworking travel business still needs to feel professional to the customer.
That means clear communication, organised information, polished quotes, smooth processes and reliable follow-up.
The Holiday Village gives Business Owners access to practical tools designed to help them work with confidence. This includes CRM support, professional quote tools, booking templates, back-office guidance and personalised dashboards.
These tools can help you:
- manage enquiries
- create professional-looking quotes
- track customer details
- follow up at the right time
- understand your sales and revenue
- spot trends in your business
- stay organised
- make better decisions
A strong quote can make a big difference. It helps customers understand the holiday, see the value and feel excited about what they are booking.
The right tools do not replace your expertise. They help you present it properly.
Product choice and commercial opportunity
Travel professionals want the freedom to sell the holidays that are right for their customers.
That might mean a family beach holiday, a luxury escape, an ocean cruise, a river cruise, an escorted tour, an active holiday, a city break, a tailor-made itinerary or something more complex.
The Holiday Village gives Business Owners access to a wide variety of trusted suppliers and product opportunities. That breadth matters because customers rarely fit neatly into one box.
Some need reassurance. Some need flexibility. Some want something special. Some want a holiday that can be built around exact flights, hotels, transfers, stays or experiences.
With product and commercial support behind you, you have more ways to say yes to your customers and create holidays that feel personal to them.
This is especially important as customers increasingly look for expert advice, not just a price.
Help with the details behind the scenes
Running a travel business involves more than finding and selling holidays.
There are documents, balances, confirmations, payments, supplier terms, customer queries and booking processes to manage. These details matter, but they can take time.
At The Holiday Village, the Care and Finance Teams are there to act as an extension of your business. Their support helps with the behind-the-scenes elements, so you can focus more of your time on your customers, your enquiries and your business growth.
That does not mean you step away from responsibility. It means you have support around the practical processes that help create a smoother customer journey.
For a self-employed Business Owner, that can make a real difference.
A community that understands what you do
Homeworking gives you independence, but independence should not mean isolation.
The Holiday Village Business Owner community is one of the things that makes the model feel different. You are part of a wider network of people who understand travel, customers, suppliers, marketing, quiet weeks, exciting wins and the slightly chaotic joy of running your own business.
That community can offer:
- shared knowledge
- practical advice
- encouragement
- product tips
- supplier updates
- local meet-ups
- training events
- peer support
- friendship
- reassurance on the days when you need it
Private groups and networking opportunities help Business Owners stay connected, ask questions and share ideas.
Sometimes you need a system answer. Sometimes you need a supplier recommendation. Sometimes you just need someone who gets it.
That is what a good community can offer.
Award-winning homeworking support
Awards are not the only reason to choose a homeworking company, but they can offer reassurance.
The Holiday Village has been recognised as TTG Top Homeworking Agency Small in both 2025 and 2026.
That recognition matters because it reflects the strength of the model, the people behind it and the community of Business Owners who make The Holiday Village what it is.
But the real proof is in the experiences of the Business Owners themselves.
They talk about feeling supported, feeling part of a family business, having people to ask, gaining confidence, accessing supplier choice, receiving marketing help, building work-life balance and growing their businesses in a way that works for them.
That is the kind of proof that matters most.
Built for experienced travel professionals
The Holiday Village is designed for people who are serious about building their own travel business.
It may suit you if you:
- have travel industry experience
- enjoy building relationships with customers
- want more ownership over your career
- are ready to work consistently
- want the flexibility of homeworking
- value support from real people
- want access to a wide range of suppliers
- are motivated to grow your own customer base
- want to feel part of a wider travel community
- like the idea of being self-employed, but not isolated
It is not about making self-employment sound effortless. Running your own business takes energy, patience and commitment.
But with the right support behind you, it can also be incredibly rewarding.
Why travel professionals choose The Holiday Village
Travel professionals choose The Holiday Village because they want more than a homeworking login.
They choose us because they want independence with support.
They choose us because they want the backing of a family-run travel group.
They choose us because they want real people behind them.
They choose us because they want marketing, training, product, admin, CRM, IT, finance and business development support.
They choose us because they want to feel part of something.
They choose us because they want to build their own business, without feeling like they are building it alone.
That is the heart of The Holiday Village.
Is it time to join The Holiday Village?
If you are thinking about your next step in travel, The Holiday Village could be the right place to build your future.
You may be ready to move away from fixed hours. You may want more flexibility around home life. You may want to grow your own customer base, specialise in the products you love, or create a business that reflects your experience and personality.
Whatever your reason, choosing the right homeworking company matters.
If you are ready to join The Holiday Village, you can learn more about the support, tools and community available to our Business Owners.
You can also explore travel homeworking opportunities and see whether our model feels like the right fit for your next chapter.
Final thoughts
The Holiday Village is built around a simple idea: experienced travel professionals should be able to run their own travel business without feeling like they are doing it alone.
As part of Travel Village Group, a 4th generation family business established in 1959, The Holiday Village offers Business Owners independence, support, community and the reassurance of real people behind them.
You can build your business in your own way, focus on the holidays you love to sell and look after your customers with confidence.
Your journey starts here.
If you are ready to take the next step, apply today and find out whether becoming a Holiday Village Business Owner could be right for you.