Is Your Travel Business Overwhelming?
Your travel business shouldn’t feel like a never-ending mess. What you need is simple, easy-to-use systems that actually save you time and bring real results.
Cut out the chaos. Get organised. Watch your business grow without the stress.
Ready to make your next move your best move?
I want to help scaling travel organisations get better results, improve efficiency and reduce stress within the organisation
through consulting, software solutions and training courses. I want to leverage my own experience as an independent travel company, and military planning background to give people rounded, achievable actions and objectives to scale quickly and without confusion.
The Numbers Don’t Lie.
Your Travel Business Deserves Better.
Too much admin. Too little profit. These stats reveal exactly why smarter systems and expert support aren’t optional. They’re essential.
52% of travel professionals report burnout
Overwhelmed by manual tasks and client demands, most agents are stuck in survival mode instead of growth mode.
80% of agency operations can be automated
Most small travel businesses run manually, burning time on tasks that smart tools could handle in minutes.
Agencies without a CRM are 2x more likely to lose repeat business
Failure to track and re-engage clients means lost bookings, poor retention, and scattered operations.
68% of travel agents don’t offer a seamless digital experience
Only a small fraction provides real-time chat or automated service touchpoints, leading to missed leads and low conversions.
Niche travel agencies report up to 30% higher profits
Specialising and streamlining wins, yet most agents stay stuck trying to serve everyone inefficiently.
AI-powered systems can increase booking conversions by up to 35%
The use of strategic AI personalises the experience, reduces errors, and builds customer loyalty automatically.
Businesses using expert consulting report 20–60% ROI within 12 months
Operational clarity, strategic focus, and automation turn confusion into measurable, scalable growth.
6 in 10 agents lack basic SEO or digital marketing structure
Competing against OTAs without digital systems is a losing game: strong backend equals stronger bookings.
Most agents waste 10+ hours per week on avoidable admin
That’s 40 hours a month not spent selling, improving service, or growing the business.
The travel industry is growing, but only the tech-ready will scale
Agencies using diversified income streams, automation, and smarter operations are best positioned to thrive in the next decade.
Career Highlights
Built for Performance. Proven in Action.
From high-stakes military strategy to scalable business automation, Nicholas Horne brings battle-tested clarity, systems thinking, and next-gen innovation to every client.
18 Years as a Royal Navy Officer
- Specialised in warfare strategy, fighter control & multi-layered operations
- Trained and led elite teams in high-pressure environments
- Served as the principal instructor for international warfare officers
Travel Industry Experience with Real Results
- Built and ran a successful travel business for 6+ years
- Automated 80% of operations, converting it into a part-time business with full-time income
- Scaled profitability from £10/hr to £100/hr through strategic redesign
Certified AI Consultant
- Expert in applying AI and automation to real-world business processes
- Combines human insight with intelligent systems to boost operational performance
- Bridges the gap between high-tech tools and practical business results
High-Performance Coach & Systems Thinker
- Known for simplifying complexity and designing scalable, efficient systems
- Helps travel professionals cut through chaos and focus on what works
- Delivers results through a unique blend of military precision and entrepreneurial agility
With a background in information management, strategic planning, and training from my military experience,
I wanted to use those skills to support travel businesses. I’m particularly motivated by the frustration of outdated, overly complex systems that are holding the travel sector back, preventing it from keeping up with more advanced industries.
Benefits & Results
Work Less. Earn More.
Grow Without the Stress.
Excelerate Ai helps travel businesses streamline operations, automate intelligently, and scale with clarity, so you can do more of what works, and less of what doesn’t.
For Small & Independent Travel Agencies:
More Bookings
Smarter marketing strategies attract the right-fit clients consistently.
Effortless Sales Flow
Quotes, follow-ups, and lead tracking: automated from start to finish.
Increased Client Retention
Clients return and refer because your service feels seamless.
Data-Backed Growth
Know exactly what’s working, then scale it.
10+ Hours Saved Every Week
Cut admin time drastically with smart automation.
Agencies using automation report up to 30% increase in productivity and 25% higher customer satisfaction.
For Established & Growing Travel Businesses:
Replace Time-Draining Tasks
Automate repetitive workflows and boost team efficiency.
AI That Delivers
Real-world solutions that integrate into your current systems.
Scale Without Hiring Sprees
Grow your capacity without expanding your headcount.
Cleaner, Smoother Ops
Fewer handoffs, fewer errors, faster delivery.
Smarter Strategic Moves
Use insights to lead, not just react.
SERVICES
Built for Where You Are.
Designed to Take You Further.
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale, our services meet you at your stage and move you forward with strategy, systems, and real support.
Travel Agency Launch Pad
6-Week Online Accelerator | £349+ VAT
For solo agents and small agencies ready to sharpen operations, build confidence, and grow fast, without burning out.
- Clarify your niche
- Systemise your sales
- Launch with clarity and momentum
“I automated 80% of my agency—and doubled my bookings.”
Perfect for: New or early-stage agents who want to grow the smart way.
AI & Automation Consulting
Work 1-on-1 with Nicholas
For scaling companies ready to move fast and fix the right problems with the right tools.
- Audit your systems
- Identify friction points
- Design and implement solutions that last
“We saved 40+ hours a month and finally scaled without hiring more staff.”
Mature businesses ready for the next level of performance.
TRAVIS CRM
The Travelagents Information System
For businesses ready to streamline everything: leads, quotes, bookings, follow-ups, and client data, all in one simple, powerful platform.
- Centralised client and sales management
- Automation that feels human
- Better follow-ups, stronger conversions
“I stopped losing leads and started getting repeat business.”
Perfect for: Growing teams that need to stop juggling spreadsheets.
Start your transformation today before the next wave of bookings hits.
Why Work With us
Built in the trenches. Designed to get you out of them.
No fluff. No vague advice. These are proven systems that turn overwhelm into clarity and strategy into growth.
Nicholas has lived the grind: late nights, admin chaos, chasing low-value clients. That’s why he created Excelerate Ai, a business that puts clarity and control back in the hands of travel professionals.
Drawing from 18 years of elite military operations, he brings you the “7 Question Estimate.” A field-tested planning model that cuts through confusion and gets straight to what works.
With Excelerate Ai, you’re not getting another guru, but a partner who’s walked your path and knows how to lead you forward.
- Real understanding.
- Clear direction.
- Strategic systems that stick.
Benefits & Results
Built for Travel Professionals.
Backed by Strategy. Powered by Results.
Let’s turn that vision into your reality.
Our Mission
To help travel businesses work less, earn more, and grow with confidence by turning complexity into clarity and putting the right systems in place.
Our Vision
A travel industry where independent agents and scaling agencies run with ease, not overwhelm. Where automation replaces burnout, strategy guides every move, and success is measured not just in profit, but in freedom, impact, and long-term growth.
ABOUT US
From Warships to Rebuilding Workflows
This Is Strategy in Action.
Nicholas’s journey began on the bridge of a Royal Navy warship, navigating high-stakes missions with precision and pressure few can imagine. But behind the uniform, he was also running a travel business, juggling client needs between deployments and watch shifts.
Then one day, a minor flight change spiralled into hours of stress and lost time. That was the moment it clicked: travel businesses don’t fail from a lack of passion; they stall because of poor systems.
So he reengineered his own business.
- Automated 80% of operations.
- Multiplied his income while cutting his workload.
- Built a model that scaled, without scaling the stress.
Today, Nicholas combines 18 years of military-grade planning with real-world travel industry experience to help agencies and businesses eliminate chaos, implement smart automation, and grow with confidence.
As a certified AI consultant and CRM strategist, he now partners with ambitious travel professionals to work less, earn more, and scale smarter.
“Because running a travel business shouldn’t feel harder than going to war.”
Ready to Simplify, Scale, and Succeed?
Stop juggling. Start excelling. Your next-level travel business starts with one smart move, and it starts now.
Get the Free Ebook: “From Overwhelmed to Outstanding”
Discover the 5 systems that transformed a side hustle into a 6-figure success.
Join the Webinar: “The 90-Day Travel Business Upgrade”
Learn exactly how to streamline, automate, and scale your agency.
Book Your Free Strategy Call
Talk directly with Nicholas and map out your path to smarter growth.
This isn’t a course. It’s your turning point.
Start now! Your future travel business is waiting.