Luxury Travel University
The Luxe Launch
Your First Step to Starting a Travel Business
A foundational course for new travel advisors ready to enter the travel industry with clarity, confidence, and professional direction.
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A Message from Angela Hughes
Starting a travel business can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. In this brief video, Angela Hughes shares why she created The Luxe Launch and how this course helps new travel advisors gain clarity, confidence, and a professional foundation from the very beginning.
The Luxe Launch is the starting point for anyone new to the travel industry who wants to build a professional, profitable travel business from day one. Created by Angela Hughes through Luxury Travel University, this course guides new travel advisors step by step through the fundamentals of launching a travel business with confidence, clarity, and a long-term mindset.
Angela Hughes has spent more than four decades in the travel industry helping advisors build successful businesses and guiding clients through travel experiences across the globe.
Whether you are exploring a new career, starting part time, or building a full-time travel business, The Luxe Launch provides the structure and knowledge you need to begin the right way.
Starting a Travel Business Can Feel Overwhelming
Many new advisors feel unsure where to begin. Industry terminology is confusing, supplier relationships feel intimidating, and there is constant worry about making costly mistakes.
The Luxe Launch removes the guesswork and gives you a clear path forward so you can begin with confidence instead of confusion.
Ideal Student
Who This Course Is For
If you feel overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, or are wondering how to turn your love of travel into a real business, this course was built for you.
No Experience Required
The Luxe Launch is designed for complete beginners. Whether you're considering a career change, exploring part-time options, or taking your first steps into the travel industry, this course meets you where you are.
Curriculum
What You Will Learn in The Luxe Launch
The Luxe Launch focuses on the essential foundations every new travel advisor needs before moving into advanced sales or specialization.
This course helps you avoid common beginner mistakes and start with habits that support long-term success.
Your Foundation
Why Start with The Luxe Launch
Many new advisors jump straight into selling without understanding how to build a strong business foundation. The Luxe Launch helps you create a stable base before you scale.
Clarity about how the travel industry truly operates
Confidence in your role as a professional travel advisor
A structured plan for your first months in business
A realistic understanding of timelines and expectations
A strong foundation you can build on with advanced training later
Hundreds of advisors have launched their travel businesses using this foundational approach, gaining clarity and confidence from the very beginning.
A Flexible Career with Real Opportunity
Travel advising offers the opportunity to build a flexible business aligned with your lifestyle, interests, and long-term goals. As travelers increasingly seek expert guidance and personalized experiences, professional advisors continue to play an essential role in the travel planning process.
Your Instructor
Taught by Angela Hughes
Angela Hughes brings more than four decades of experience in the travel industry. She has built and led successful travel businesses while mentoring hundreds of travel advisors. As the founder of Luxury Travel University and CEO of Trips & Ships Luxury Travel, she leads a global network of professional advisors and is widely recognized for her work in advisor development and luxury travel.
Angela also served as an adjunct professor in Tourism and Geography, helping educate and mentor the next generation of travel professionals. Her combined real-world expertise and academic background provide students with practical, experience-based guidance they can trust.
She has been featured in leading industry publications and media including Travel Weekly, TravelPulse, Travel Market Report, and Insider Travel Report, and is a frequent speaker at global travel industry events.
The Luxe Launch reflects the same clear, professional direction Angela has shared with advisors throughout her career.
Format
Course Format
The Luxe Launch is designed to be clear, structured, and beginner friendly.
Next Steps
What Happens After You Enroll
Your Journey Starts Here
Every successful travel advisor starts somewhere. The difference between those who last and those who quit is often the strength of their foundation.
The Luxe Launch helps you avoid costly beginner mistakes and build a business, not just a booking hobby.
Enroll in The Luxe Launch and take your first step into the travel industry with a clear plan and expert guidance.
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