Build a Career in Luxury Travel with Alchemist Academy

A new standard in luxury travel advisory, develop the expertise to design exceptional journeys, access the world’s leading partners and build your own high-end travel business with Alchemist Travel.

A Leading Luxury Travel Advisory Training Programme

Alchemist Academy | Starting 22 September 2026

Gain the skills to become a Luxury Travel Consultant.

Train as a luxury travel advisor with Alchemist Travel through our six-week online programme, designed to equip you to build a high-end, impact-led travel business.

The Academy provides the knowledge, confidence and industry insight required to operate at the highest level of luxury travel, combining practical training with real-world application.

Live cohort (6 weeks): SGD 5,000
A fully guided experience with live sessions, direct access to the Alchemist team and interactive learning alongside your cohort.

Self-paced Luxury Travel Training Programme: SGD 2,500
Access all Academy training materials and modules to complete in your own time, at your own pace.

Register below to secure your place. Places are limited.

Alchemist Academy Luxury Travel Advisors Training Programme Structure

A structured 6-week programme designed to give you a complete understanding of the luxury travel industry and how to build a successful travel business. The Course covers the following modules:

Understanding the Luxury Travel Industry

• Introduction to the luxury travel landscape and brand DNA
• The role of a luxury travel advisor

Curating Exceptional Travel Experiences

• Understanding and curating luxury travel products
• Partner engagement and relationship building

Industry Insight and Partnerships

• Partner insights from leading industry voices
• The luxury sales process, from discovery to closing

Managing the Client Journey

• Managing the travel experience end-to-end
• Sustainability and impact in luxury travel

Building Your Own Travel Business

• Personal branding and client acquisition strategies
• Positioning yourself in the luxury travel market

Systems, Tools and Launch

• Travel industry systems and operational tools
• Final simulation and programme graduation

Graduate as a Luxury Travel Industry Leading Expert!

Who the Academy is for?

This programme is designed for people who:

• Are passionate about travel and luxury experiences
• Have strong networks, sales ability or client relationships
• Want to build their own travel business
• Are returning to the workforce or seeking a second career
• Come from industries such as hospitality, finance, media, property or events

Become a luxury travel agent with Alchemist Academy

Luxury travel advisors design extraordinary journeys around the world while building long-term relationships with clients and industry partners.

It’s a career that combines creativity, entrepreneurship and global connections.

Many of our consultants come from industries such as finance, hospitality, media and events, bringing transferable skills and strong networks.

Why Luxury Travel?

The luxury travel sector is one of the fastest growing areas of tourism, driven by clients seeking personalised, expert-led journeys rather than booking online.

As a luxury travel advisor you:

• Design extraordinary journeys around the world
• Build long-term relationships with clients
• Work with the world’s most prestigious hotels and suppliers
• Run your own business with flexibility and independence

What happens after the course?

Graduates of the Alchemist Academy may have the opportunity to join Alchemist Travel as Independent Consultants, gaining access to:

• Exclusive preferred partnerships with the world’s leading hotel groups
• Industry networks such as Serandipians and The Long Run
• Mentorship and ongoing training
• Industry leading booking systems and operational support

For those who already run their own travel businesses, the Academy provides the knowledge, systems and industry insight needed to elevate and grow their existing ventures.

Learn from Luxury Travel Industry Leaders

The Alchemist Academy is led by the founders of Alchemist Travel alongside a highly experienced executive coach and sales consultant with more than 35 years of leadership experience across Asia Pacific.

The programme combines professional business training with real-world insight from the luxury travel industry, delivered by:

• Stephen Wise, former senior executive at Adobe, ServiceNow, IBM and PwC Consulting, specialising in leadership development and business growth
• Stephanie Wetherell, Lauren Raps and Jo Hendry-Prior, Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists and founders of Alchemist Travel and Alchemist Travel Foundation
• Guest speakers from across the luxury travel industry, including leading hotel groups such as IHG, Accor and Soneva, exclusive travel networks such as The Long Run, and exceptional properties including Asilia and others

Together they bring deep experience of the luxury travel industry, global hotel partnerships and the practical knowledge needed to build a successful client travel business.

What our Luxury Travel Advisory Students Say

"The Alchemist Academy gave me a clear understanding of how the luxury travel industry really works. The structure of the programme and the practical advice on building a travel business made everything feel achievable. A total Game Changer for my confidence."

"Even after working in travel for years, the Alchemist Academy provided insights I hadn’t encountered before. The sessions on supplier relationships, sales and curating bespoke itineraries were incredibly valuable. It’s a brilliant programme for anyone serious about building a successful luxury travel business."

"Before the Academy I didn’t fully understand how to build a career in the luxury travel industry. The programme provided clarity, structure and incredible industry insight. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering becoming a luxury travel advisor."

Start your Journey in Luxury Travel

Register Here for the next Alchemist Academy Q4 2026

The first Academy of 2026 is now underway, the next course will take place Q4 2026.

Please complete this form, or email us at hello@alchemisttravel.com and we will be in touch with more information about the next cohort.

FAQ

  • Classes take place virtually, twice per week, over six consecutive weeks from 1–3 PM Singapore Time. All sessions are recorded and will be available as a resource. Live attendance is encouraged, but recordings will be provided if you need to miss a session.

  • No prior travel experience is required- just passion, professionalism, and a willingness to learn. We welcome hard-working, creative go-getters who want to be active members of the Alchemist Travel community.

  • If we determine that you already have sufficient experience in the travel industry, the course may not be required.

  • We encourage live attendance for all classes. The February schedule is fixed, but future cohorts may be adjusted based on demand.