08 June 2017
For the sixth year running, we’ve been listed in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200! The league table recognises mid-market British-based companies who achieve fast-growing sales on a global scale. Having increased our international sales by 25% over the last 2 years, we have now moved up six places from 2016 to be ranked 164th in 2017.
We’re incredibly proud to be recognised for our international achievements, but what does ‘being global’ mean for our Travel Counsellors?
1. Expert advice from every corner of the globe
We know that you can’t be an expert in every destination or type of holiday, and so being able to get the advice of someone who is, is invaluable. With over 1,600 colleagues worldwide, our Travel Counsellors have a global network of experts to call on for personal recommendations and insight. And, it couldn’t be easier to get in touch using our message boards to post questions, answers and ideas, our instant chat system, or simply by picking up the phone.
2. Enviable buying power
Travel Counsellors are recognised by international hotels, airlines, cruise lines, destination management companies and more. We have brilliant relationships with thousands of suppliers and we are a preferred partner for many. This means we have access to competitive rates, so you can offer your customers a huge range of products at the best prices. So no matter what their holiday dreams are, you can make them a reality.
3. Making a healthy margin
At Travel Counsellors, we are all about building personal relationships, and that includes the relationships we have with our suppliers. As a well-respected, global company, our commercial team are able to negotiate the best nett rates available through our in-house booking system, Phenix. Simply put, this means our Travel Counsellors are able to make a better margin on the products they sell.
4. 24/7 support
With offices from the UK to Australia, Travel Counsellors have help at hand whenever they need it. As the sun sets in the UK, our Australian office comes online, so if you have a problem at 2am, the 24-hour Helpdesk will be there to save the day (or night)!
5. A global identity
Our head office staff and Travel Counsellors are constantly sharing advice and knowledge, tailoring it to local markets, customs and cultures. Working collaboratively like this means we have a strong global identity that is relevant to different markets, whilst maintaining a distinct Travel Counsellors flair. As we grow, being recognised globally becomes more and more important in our quest to become the best-loved travel company in the world.
