Shopping centre hosts its first travel agency launch

Scottish-based travel agency, Barrhead Travel has opened one of its 20 brand-new stores at Frenchgate Shopping Centre in Doncaster, becoming the first ever travel agency to launch at the centre.

The new 930 sq ft unit will offer a wide choice of holiday types from all-inclusive and luxury to sunshine and city breaks.

Located on the upper mall of the centre, the team of six travel experts will provide impartial advice, competitive prices, and holidays of all types to destinations across the world.

The shop will open on Saturday 18th January, giving people a chance to book their holidays ahead of the summer season.

Karen Staniforth, assistant general manager of Frenchgate Shopping Centre, said: “With 45 years’ experience of planning holidays, we are excited to welcome Barrhead Travel to Frenchgate.

“We know that the team of travel experts will create long standing customer relationships here in the centre and we can’t wait for the people of Doncaster to start experiencing everything they have to offer.

“We always want to diversify our offering and there is no better way to start off a new year then having the opportunity to book and plan a dream holiday.”

Clare Eckersall, store manager of Barrhead Travel, said: “Barrhead Travel has given us an amazing opportunity to be back in the heart of Doncaster serving our lovely community again. I am lucky to have a great team behind me who have a wealth of experience and knowledge. We’re all really looking forward to welcoming customers into our new store.”

Founded in 1975, the travel company has over 80 locations across the UK and is a wholly owned subsidiary of North American firm, Travel Leaders Group.