Business Opportunities

Franchises

Become part of Barrhead Travel’s success story by joining us as a managed branch partner. While you’ll benefit from the security we offer as one of the UK’s largest independent travel groups, and tap into the benefits and support that our huge buying power brings, you’ll also have the independence to choose how to run your business your way.

Let us help you to get ahead of the competition, by using our market-leading commercial terms, our seamless technology and our experienced support departments, giving you a head-start on the journey to business success. We’ll provide all the tools that you need, including marketing and back office support. You simply tell us how much or how little assistance you require from us, and run the business on your own terms, making your own decisions day to day.

Whether you’re a homeworker looking for a new challenge by opening a high-street shop, a travel consultant wanting to take the next step and take charge of your own store, or whether you currently own your own travel agency and are looking for a competitive edge and the backing that an experienced travel group can bring, talk to us – we can help make your business dreams happen!

We’ll leave you free to choose your own identity, if you wish, but will provide the support and flexibility that you need as a franchisee to make sure your future is a successful and profitable one. Please contact Mark Brock, Director, on 0141 304 5885 for a confidential, no obligation chat.

Homeworkers

Join Barrhead Travel, and you’re joining an agency that’s used to success! We'll provide you with everything you need to get your business off to a flying start, and you'll have the freedom and flexibility to run it your way, with the support of a large and successful organisation if and when you need it.

You’ll benefit from the best supplier deals in the travel marketplace, helping you to clinch those bookings and earn increased commission. As an independent agent, we won’t tell you which operators to use, giving you the freedom to choose which operators are right for you and your clients.

As a Barrhead Travel homeworker, you’ll have the background support of a whole host of people, from Marketing to Accounts and from Admin to Design, who will help you to achieve your goals. Our technology is the best in travel, fully-integrated and designed to our specifications, giving you more time to reach your full earning potential.

We don’t charge a joining fee, and there’s no limit to how much you can earn.

If you’re currently a travel agent working from home, or feel that the flexible hours that homeworking brings may suit your lifestyle, why not call us to see how we can help? Contact Laura Hibbert, Homeworking Manager, Laura.Hibbert@Barrheadtravel.com

Fulfilment

Barrhead Travel provides travel fulfilment services for a number of organisations. 

Because we deal with all the major tour operators, airlines, hotels, car hire operators and many other travel companies, we drive huge amounts of business to these suppliers and they in return offer us exceptional deals, which would not be available to companies with lower buying power.

We pride ourselves on providing a first class travel agency service. Our mission is to protect and enhance your brand, adding value to the customer experience, while at the same time offering real value travel products and services.

Based in Glasgow, Scotland, our operating costs are extremely competitive.

We are able to provide an end to end solution – from initial online or phone enquiry, to final conversion and after sales – facilitated by modern contact centre telephony, a bespoke Customer Relationship Management system, and full MI reporting. Our cutting edge technology allows enhanced productivity and transparency. Every enquiry, whether by phone or online, is tracked to conversion, while enhanced management information allows a fuller understanding of customers and markets.

 With a portfolio comprising some of the best known travel brand names, both in the UK and globally, we are keen to explore partnerships and opportunities with high volume traffic drivers.
Together, we can enjoy a partnership built on satisfied, repeat customers.

Please contact Mark Brock, Director, on 0141 304 5885 or at mark.brock@barrheadtravel.com.

Affiliates

Barrhead Travel is keen to speak to prospective Affiliate partners who can drive volume traffic.

We operate a number of Affiliate programmes, both directly and through Affiliate platforms, and are able to provide the full range of travel agency search engine solutions - tour operator package holidays, dynamically-packaged (tailor-made) holidays, scheduled, charter and internet airlines, and accommodation.

For high volume partnerships, we offer enhanced commission earnings by using a bespoke solution which allows you to manage your margins your way.

For more information, please contact Mark Brock, Director, on 0141 304 5885 or at mark.brock@barrheadtravel.com.

Suppliers

Deal with Barrhead Travel, and you will be dealing with a company that has built a reputation on integrity and on delivering results. We work with major brand names, who trust us to serve their customers to high standards.

As a leading independent travel group, Barrhead Travel is delighted to work with best in class suppliers. All of our travel partners must provide excellent quality of product, exemplary customer service, and have robust health and safety and environmental policies in place.

Over the years, we have cemented strong business relationships with a large number of leading travel suppliers, which has resulted in a win-win situation for those involved. Barrhead Travel's reputation as a proactive agency which delivers is second to none, and our proactive and innovative approach to sales and joint marketing activity has been a major contributory factor to our success.

If you are a quality travel supplier who would like to speak to us about how working in partnership can benefit your company, please contact Mark Brock, Director, on 0141 304 5885 or at mark.brock@barrheadtravel.com.

Affinity

Travel is the ultimate employee benefit – it motivates and inspires like no other benefit can. If you work for, or are a member of, an organisation with over 150 employees or members, we can help to drive sales or membership – at no cost to you.

Barrhead Travel’s Staff Travel discount scheme could be just what you’re looking for – extra special holiday discounts for your staff or members, such as free travel insurance and added value extras.

And we can help you in other ways too, whether you’re running a staff incentive or holding a members’ raffle or competition, organising group travel or team building short breaks.

Everyone likes to save money and receive great value, so why not contact us to see what we can do for your organisation? Contact Lesley Temple, Affinity Manager, on 0141 242 1383 or at lesley.temple@barrheadtravel.com.

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