Latest Brilliant Travel member Snowdonia has opened its new store, offering in-shop, online and phone booking services.
Agency owner Darren Owen decided to start a business in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, after being made redundant earlier this year by Thomas Cook.
He was encouraged to launch his own agency to help provide jobs for his former colleagues who also faced redundancy.
Snowdonia Travel, which is a managed service travel partner (MSTP) with Brilliant Travel, is made up of a team of four consultants with more than 80 years’ experience collectively.
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Owen said: “Working for myself is something I have always considered and being faced with redundancy gave me the push to make the leap.
“To be able to bring my colleagues on this journey with me has made this venture even more exciting.”
Brilliant Travel director Linda Pyle said: “[Owen’s] team of experienced agents combined with our dynamic package offering and solid support system is the perfect recipe for a successful agency.”
Brilliant Travel’s portfolio is now made up of 38 MSTPs and 38 homeworking agents following the addition of Snowdonia Travel. Brilliant Travel is part of the Barrhead Travel Group.