An independent Northampton travel agency will open its first shop on Monday (October 2) after seeing its turnover treble following the pandemic.
Footsteps Travel is moving into the former premises of Northampton Travel in Harborough Road.
Established in 2007, the agency specialises in escorted coach day trips and holidays. It also offers other holidays such as cruises, group travel and solo breaks.
Footsteps Travel was founded by Jo Brooks who now has a team of seven.
It is a member of Protected Trust Services and has been working from an office at a bowls club.
Brooks said: “The business would not be the success that it is without the fantastic team I have working alongside me – from the escorted guides, inhouse travel consultants and admin team.”
The growth in turnover since the pandemic was attributed to the fact that escorted travel gives people “peace of mind and security”.
She said the “human touch” has helped the business to thrive since Covid, as some customers may be deterred by email or online interactions.
