I've worked in the travel industry my entire career. Travel is my passion it's what inspires me. My background is in luxury hospitality and I was working for a large travel company when I heard about a new company that was moving into the market Travel Counsellors. The company was getting lots of coverage in the press and was creating a real stir in the industry. I followed its launch in the travel trade press and was incredibly excited with everything I read. To me, Travel Counsellors presented a fantastic opportunity, and most of all a unique one. There is no other travel homeworking company in Dubai and the business model really appealed to me. It offered a unique flexible working opportunity in our industry.

 

Travel Counsellors joint venture with Dnata really gave it the edge. Dnata is a big player in the industry so the partnership offered me the added confidence that this was the right decision for me. It felt the right thing to do so I acted on my gut instinct. I have been privileged to work for some of the leading luxury world class hotel brands which provided structured corporate environments; this provided me with a more bespoke approach.

 

Right from the word go I was impressed with how well thought-out Travel Counsellors business model was. It has been such an enabler for me on so many levels; from initial start-up, to back office support and the fantastic supplier contacts. It isn’t hard to see why the company has done so well in the 6 other countries in which it operates. Travel Counsellors has created an impressive ‘recipe for success’ and I was eager to get on-board. I couldn’t talk about joining Travel Counsellors without mentioning the network of support which is available. It is just fantastic and was a big deciding factor for me. Head office were behind me offering support every step of the way. Their number 1 interest is to help you to succeed and to make sure you have all the support you need. Yes this was my own company and I was making the decisions, but if I ever needed some guidance or advice I knew someone from head office would be at the end of the phone-line ready to help.

 

So what was my first three weeks like? Daunting, yet empowering. It’s a big commitment and I was anxious at first but I powered forward and soon got in the swing of things. I have always worked in large organisations. I now enjoy the freedom of managing my own time and my own workload.

I had to invest a lot of time in the first few months of set up, it was challenging but extremely rewarding. I knew if I was committed to my business then the results would show, and I was right. It was great to see my hard work pay off as I succeeded all my goals and my business really took off! I’ve been lucky to work on some incredible itineraries which is what I enjoy the most. I get a real thrill from putting together the perfect holiday to suit my customer’s needs. It is that personal service which I’ve always believed in and what Travel Counsellors is all about.

 

I am proud to tell people that I’m a Travel Counsellor. It’s a privilege to be a part of a well-known, respected, international company. It’s given me a great sense of belonging and I’m thrilled to have so many like-minded colleagues across the globe who all have the same ethics and beliefs as I do. My life has completely changed since joining Travel Counsellors – and definitely for the better! I’m so glad I went with my gut instinct and followed my dreams. Now I’m happy doing what I love, what I’m passionate about, and having the freedom to do it the way I want to.

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