Why Choose Travel?
Starting a business is a daunting idea in any industry, and with an industry as big and as varied as travel, it may even feel overwhelming. So why should you choose the travel industry? Well, here’s why.
Travel is a high demand and evergreen industry. It is one of the largest industries in the world. People will always want to travel—for holidays, weddings, honeymoons, family trips, business, or bucket-list adventures. I mean, we even had a global pandemic and people still returned to travelling.
Personal freedom and flexibility. Running your own business means you can work from anywhere with Wi-Fi. You set your own hours and control how much effort you put in, making it a great side hustle or full-time career.
Access to insider perks. Admittedly one of the best parts of being in the travel industry is the perks. Working with some of the world’s largest and most well known travel brands means that you will have access to discounts, special insider rates, and even fully funded trips to meet some of the partners you will be working with. Our partners love this as it means you can experience their destinations firsthand—often at reduced or no cost - which means you’re in a much better position to advise your clients when it’s time for them to travel.
Low startup cost compared to traditional businesses. Travel is a service, not a physical product. And running your own business means you don’t need to rent an office, stock any inventory, or hire any employees. In fact, our platform will give you all the training, tools, back office support and technology that you might needs.
Helping others to create memories. Beyond earning money, it’s fulfilling to help people plan their dream holidays, honeymoons, or once-in-a-lifetime adventures. You become a trusted advisor in something joyful.
Travel is a scalable and potentially very high growth business. Some businesses only appeal to niche markets but travel is something that pretty much everyone does, or wants to do. Tapping into that means consistent demand for your service.
Recurring demand. Travel isn’t a one-time purchase. People often book multiple trips per year, and satisfied clients can return again and again. Even if someone only has one holiday per year, they may travel for work or education, or even health or religious and cultural reasons.
Low overhead, high scalability. Crucially, you don’t need to manufacture or ship anything. The product (travel) already exists—your role is to connect your clients to the experiences they want to have.
Training and community support. The community we have built is amazing. It’s a fabulous community of strong-willed, incredibly passionate, hardworking and determined women, all of whom share clarity of purpose and positive attitudes. We have everything from our virtual community groups where you can ask any questions you might have, to regular in-person meet-ups, tailored training directly from the world’s biggest travel brands, constant ongoing mentorship and training with 1-1’s to make sure you are on plan to get to where you want to be. I cannot overstate how helpful and supportive our community is.
Most importantly, we have fun. We know the lifestyle we want to live and the travel industry is one of the best ways to achieve it. Travel is aspirational. It’s much easier to build excitement and momentum around something that people genuinely want and associate with joy, freedom, and adventure.
Travel Business FAQ’s
Is this network marketing?
Yes, in the strictest sense of the phrase, this is network marketing. Every single person has a network - it may be your family, friends, work colleagues, parents on your child’s school playground, ladies at the hair salon, or even your local faith group. Some of you may have an online network on social media platforms. Whatever your network happens to be, you will be taught how to make it work for you.
Is this a pyramid scheme?
No, a pyramid scheme is illegal. Pyramid schemes have nothing to sell - they’re simply recruiting people who will spend money. In our opportunity, YOU have control. Our opportunity is built around YOU, and what YOU want.
What's the difference between networking marketing and a pyramid scheme?
Legitimate network marketing companies have a product, whether it’s a tangible, physical item or a service. You sell that product or service to your network and as they pay for your item, you earn money. Pyramid schemes don’t have a product and take your money, often leaving you significantly out of pocket.
Do I need to be a ‘salesperson?’
No. The image that comes to mind when people think of a salesperson is of a middle-aged man carrying a briefcase, trying to sell you life insurance. That is not what we’re about.
The simple truth is that people like travelling. You have been on holiday, as have your family and friends. Building a travel business works so well because you are offering a personalised service for something that people already want to buy. The people who tend to be the best sellers are relationship builders. They can have a relaxed conversation, are never pushy and frankly, they’re not trying to twist your arm to get you to buy. At some point, your client will travel - if you have built a rapport and a relationship with them, they will remember you and come back to you.
‘In network marketing companies, only the people at the top make money.’
Whilst this may be true of some network marketing companies out there, it is NOT true for us. The travel business which we will help you to create earns YOU money. YOU earn commission whilst running your own business - it’s entirely yours. We only provide the tools and resources and support you need to get started and grow. How big your business becomes is entirely up to you.
‘It’s a ‘get rich quick’ scheme.’
Absolutely not. This is a business. It operates the same way as if you decided to bake cakes and start selling them. Growth will come but it is steady and achieved through hard work and effort. If you are looking to immediately earn significant amounts of money, this is not the right opportunity for you.
‘I need a huge network to be successful.’
No. The success of your business comes through steady consistency. Having a network of 50 engaged clients is far better for long term success than a disengaged network of 5000.
‘It’s just recruiting, not selling products.’
No. The travel business is your standalone business. If you do not want to recruit any other person and would like to focus 100% on growing your own business and income, that is absolutely fine.
What’s the financial risk?
This is a low cost entry business. The amount that you pay won’t be anymore than a few monthly subscriptions that you’re already paying. You will not be purchasing any inventory as travel is a service and not a physical product. For full details of the financial cost to you, get in touch for a detailed chat and we can run through the numbers together.
How much time do I need to commit?
That’s entirely up to you. This is a flexible business built around YOU and your life. How you choose to structure it so it fits into your day or week is completely up to you. It is not supposed to be stressful or cause you a headache.
Isn’t the market already saturated with travel businesses?
No. If it was, our team would not be seeing the success it is. Trust, honesty and reliability are the keys to this business. If you can build those three things with your clients you will develop a strong reputation which will serve you well as you move forward.
Introducing TFO Travel
There are certain things in life which you might dream of but assume will never happen. Things like going to the moon, winning the lottery, or being your own boss. But I can help you to make at least one of those things come true.
The phrase ‘financial freedom’ has been around for a LONG time. The problem is that most people who were trying to get you to buy in to what they were selling, didn’t in fact, have much of anything to give you.
This is different.
Depending on what you wish to achieve, your circumstances, your family life and personal situation, either or both of the opportunities I am about to share with you could be your ticket to finally being your own boss, achieving total financial freedom, or frankly, having extra rainy day funds for when you need them.
Crucially however, if, after speaking with you, I don’t think these opportunities are right for you, I will tell you. Because although it's rare, they won’t be right for everyone.
To make these opportunities worthwhile for you, read through the details below and see if either opportunity feels right to you. Remember that the information below is an outline of each opportunity, and the best way to get the full details is on a call with me.
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Do you travel regularly or know others who do? Do you know how to book a holiday online? If so, this may be just right for you. If you have ever used the likes of price comparison travel websites to book a hotel, flights, cruises or even car hire, that’s all the experience you need right there. Here’s the opportunity: when you book any one of these services, the website you use to book the service earns a commission from the hotel, airline, cruise line etc in question. Why should the person earning that commission not be you instead? When you join our platform, the only thing you need to do is complete the training which will give you access to all of the insider rates and exclusive systems used by all of the major booking sites in the world. And because I believe in transparency, I can also tell you that the cost of this, to you, will be no more than the amount you’re already spending on your monthly subscriptions. That’s it.
Is this right for me? This opportunity typically suits someone who wants to be their own boss, wants an extra (or full-time) income stream, doesn’t want to invest significant financial amounts, but wants to have access to tried and tested support from thousands of people who have done this before. There are no sales quotas, no targets to hit, no inventory to buy, no signing up to a random contract. It’s a straightforward way for you to set up a business and earn without stress.
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Do you have a natural talent for chatting to people and explaining what you do? Are you known for coaching, mentoring and developing others? Then this could be just the thing for you. This opportunity is all about creating passive income. What this means is that instead of actively focusing on building a standalone travel business, you would be building the overarching support and mentorship FOR those standalone businesses. The focus here is on ensuring that every single person who wants to start their own travel business, has the opportunity, tools, platforms and support to do so.
And if you’re wondering, ‘but how do I make any money from that?’ it’s simple - as your travel team becomes successful, so do you. But here’s the key bit - as part of one of the world’s biggest travel businesses, your success is guaranteed. Think of it like being a CEO of a company - your job is to bring in the right people and coach, mentor and guide them to do the best they can because when they do well, so do you.
Is this right for me? This opportunity suits individuals who like engaging with people professionally - if you have ever worked in a career like recruitment or senior corporate roles, you will be familiar with training, upskilling and motivating teams. That is exactly what this role involves. Unlike Opportunity 1 however, you will need to be available to your team regularly, carry out 1-1 development calls or meetings, provide advice and guidance, and answer any questions they may have. It’s a very different role to Opportunity 1 but those who are natural people leaders tend to do very, very well in this position.
Whether you decide to explore Opportunity 1 or 2 is entirely up to you. Some people even decide to do both and depending on life circumstances, even switch from one path to the other.
I am on hand to guide you to where you want to be but ultimately, you get to decide how you want to work, where, when and how much you want to work. Success isn’t overnight - like any other business, it takes time and hard work. But the strategy is simple and the training is all provided for you thanks to exclusive platforms, insider relationships with the world’s biggest travel brands, and the expertise and support of those who have done this before you.
And for those of you who still aren't quite convinced, I've pulled together a handy FAQ’s explainer to answer some of the most common questions. Just click here.
It’s a cliche for a reason - if everyone else can do it, why can’t you?
Recipe: The DoubleTree Cookie by Hilton
There is nothing more soothing to the soul than a warm cookie, a glass of milk and a good book. Discover the ultimate comfort cookie recipe.
If you've ever stayed the night at a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, you won't be a stranger to the perfectly warm, ooey gooey, chocolate chip and walnut cookie that welcomes you as you begin your stay.
This cookie is without a doubt, easily the best thing about staying at a DoubleTree and it's the reason that everyone from colleagues in my workplace to friends and family who have stayed there, have told me, 'if you stay at the DoubleTree, ALWAYS ask if you can get an extra cookie.'
The outstanding staff will usually oblige ;)
In fact, the cookies are so popular, that if you're in the US, you can buy them directly from www.doubletreecookies.com - either as ready made cookies, or dough to bake at home. Unfortunately for those of us outside the US, the company doesn't ship internationally, so if you do want to get your hands on this delight, here's a recipe for the ultimate DoubleTree cookie.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats (or oat flour)
2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 large eggs
3 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sea salt flakes, optional
Directions
To start, pulse oats in a food processor until it resembles flour.
In small mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In large mixing bowl, cream together butter and both sugars, 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract, lemon juice and eggs.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix with a spatula, being careful not to overmix. Add chocolate chips and walnuts; stir to combine.
Using cookie scoop, portion cookie dough onto lined baking sheet. Refrigerate cookie dough for at least 2 to 4 hours.
To bake: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until slightly golden.
Explorer Diaries: Mexico City
Team TFO’s globetrotters are at it again, and this time, we’re in Mexico! Find out what our very own Gabriele had to say about the delights of Mexico City as she discovers the country.
Just as Verona was home for Romeo and Juliet’s love story, Mexico City hosted the incredible story of two life partners in love and in art: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera - the difference being that the latter were two non-fictional characters. Both of them were equally talented painters and two of the most influential artists of the 20th century. As an art history lover, I started my visit to Mexico City exploring three key stops on the Kahlo-Rivera trail.
The Diego Rivera Mural Museum is a one-painting museum in the city centre, where I saw Diego’s mural, “Dream of Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park” (painted in 1947).
It is a breathtaking masterpiece with an incredible amount of detail, telling the history of Mexico through more than 75 historical figure portraits. In the centre of the artwork one cannot miss “La Calavera Catrina” – a Mexican symbol of death.
In the painting, Diego’s wife, Frida, is portrayed as a mother, gently resting one hand on younger Diego’s shoulder, and holding a yin-yang symbol in the other.
In one of the drafts for his mural, I was surprised to see that Diego purposely left Frida off the painting; upon further research, I discovered this was because they were having an argument that day – their 25 year long marriage was riddled with many emotional fights.
My second stop is Frida Kahlo’s House, located in the Coyoacán borough of Mexico City.
If I had only known that this is now one of the most visited tourist sites in Mexico, I would have bought my tickets online to avoid the two-hour queue. Today, Frida is an icon for art lovers, feminists, the LGBTQ community, and fashionistas across the world – all of them wishing to get a glimpse into her life.
As I wandered through the rooms, each of them helps to put together a complex image of Frida; a colourful kitchen and dining room where the couple hosted prominent guests, a studio where one can find the mirror Frida used for self-portraits, as well as a huge poster analysing the development of the human embryo. Finally, on a dressing table in a bedroom, Frida’s ashes are deposited in a toad urn, a love symbol referencing Diego.
While Diego would paint what he saw with his eyes, Frida would put into her paintings what she felt in her heart. Frida was wild, passionate, warm, and at the same time, an incredibly fragile woman. At the age of 18, she suffered a tragic accident that left her in severe pain for most of her life and contributed to her multiple miscarriages. Frida did not talk about her miseries - she was cheerful and fun, reserving her suffering for her work. In self-portraits, she represented her disabilities, cultural heritage, political views, and her relationship with Diego.
While at her studio, I overheard some people saying that her self-portraits are evidence of her self-obsession. I see her differently – a lonely woman, unsatisfied with her boyish face, distracting the viewer from her legs by covering them with long skirts, and finally, a talented artist overshadowed by her husband.
The third stop is Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo’s Studio Museum designed by the couple’s architect and friend, Juan O'Gorman, in 1931. It is an incredibly modern building - two separate houses joined by a foot bridge on the rooftop – one for Frida and one for Diego. The architectural structure of the building perfectly illustrates their relationship; both of them were prominent figures in their own rights, but their partnership is what made them a legendary Mexican couple.
Diego and Frida were as colorful and dynamic as Mexico City’s streets and the people that occupy them. Both artists were full of life, adored, and hated, but most importantly, could not live without each other.