After working as a travel advisor in an office for 17 years, I needed a change.  I’ve been working as an independent consultant at Ellison Travel for over 2 years now and am elated with my decision.  The flexibility and support that I receive from Ellison Travel allows me a great work/life balance and I’ve watched my income grow at the same time.  It’s great being part of a team that has my back.

When I started my career as an independent consultant travel advisor, I did not want to work for a big box travel agency. I discovered Ellison Travel and Tours through my research and reached out to see if we would be a good fit together, and it has been wonderful from the onset. Ellison is a great family owned company to work for as an Independent Consultant. You are well supported by the owners, managers and staff, have great tools to work with, training from the company and suppliers as much as you want and need. I am thrilled to be part of their IC team.

Although I'm new to the travel industry, joining Ellison Travel & Tours as an Independent Travel Consultant has been one of the best decisions I've made.
Over the past four months, the training, support, and encouragement have been exceptional. From day one, I've felt welcomed by a team that's always willing to answer questions, share their knowledge, and celebrate each other's successes. Everyone has been incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely invested in helping new advisors grow.
One of the things I appreciate most is that Ellison encourages you to build a business that's authentic to you. They've supported me in focusing on my niche in destination weddings and curated travel experiences, while allowing me to draw on my previous career in wedding planning.
Ellison's longstanding reputation and trusted name in the travel industry gave me confidence in choosing them, and the experience so far has exceeded my expectations.
I'm excited to continue learning, growing, and building my business with such an incredible team behind me. I truly look forward to seeing where this new journey takes me.

After spending over 30 years in the insurance industry, I decided to follow my passion for travel and begin a new career as an Independent Travel Advisor. Since I was completely new to the travel industry, finding an agency that offered excellent training, a strong reputation, local support, and the flexibility to work independently while still having access to an office was very important to me.
After researching several agencies, I chose Ellison Travel & Tours, and it has proven to be the right decision. From day one, the team in the London office has been incredibly welcoming and supportive. The training, marketing resources, supplier relationships, trade show opportunities, technology, and ongoing guidance have helped me build both my confidence and my business.
Being an Independent Contractor does require strong work ethic, commitment, organization, determination, and a willingness to work hard. Like any business, your success depends on the effort you put into it. What makes the difference at Ellison is knowing you have an experienced, supportive team behind you whenever you need them.
If you're considering a career in travel or looking for a new agency to partner with, I would highly recommend Ellison Travel & Tours. I'm grateful for the support I've received over the past year and look forward to continuing to grow my business with such a respected and professional team.