Laura Blake

After ten years at home with her three children, Laura started her travel business when her youngest began school. She’s since become one of ATT’s most consistent bookers, with over £27,000 booked in September alone.

What inspired you to become an independent travel advisor?

My youngest started school, so I wanted something that could stay flexible around the children whilst giving me something of my own.

What’s been the biggest reason for your success so far?

Not being afraid to talk to people and take on the small bookings that can lead to something bigger and build the trust.

What would you say to someone thinking about becoming a travel advisor?

Give it a go, what’s the worst that could happen?!

It might just give you a new lease on life!

Sam Coultate

Sam secured ATT’s biggest single booking of September, a £45,004 two-week luxury Crete holiday for a family of five, after patiently waiting around a year for the opportunity to book them.

Tell us about this incredible booking.

This was a client I was desperate to get on my books! We were watching rugby when she asked if I knew the resort she had in mind for summer. From that point on, I was all over it.

What made it such a memorable trip to plan?

The client was ready to spend nearly £50k but knew very little about the resort. I took the time to research the rooms, dining, transfers and activities so I knew the holiday was absolutely right for their family.

Knowing their trip will be better because of that planning genuinely makes me happy.

What advice would you give advisors wanting to book trips like this?

You have to be all over every detail. I spoke directly with the hotel from day one and checked seven providers to find the right level of service.

Sophie Keeling

Sophie made her first Barbados booking within days of joining ATT and has already shown plenty of initiative, from learning different booking routes to successfully negotiating with a hotel to overcome a minimum-stay restriction.

What made you decide to join ATT?

I’d always been intrigued by what Abbey, my amazing friend and mentor, had said about ATT, and I’d seen lots on socials.

Maternity leave felt like a good time to take the plunge!

What’s helped you get off to such a great start?

My incredible mentor Abbey! 💗

Has anything surprised you since joining?

How amazing the community at ATT is. Everyone is so helpful!