Barrhead Travel is set to open a new flagship store in Glasgow city centre, located on Gordon Street, in February.
The move follows on from the group’s recent £1m headquarters relocation to nearby Libertas House on St Vincent Place.
More than 35 staff will be based from Gordon Street, with the creation of new long-haul and cruise roles expected due to growing demand. The group also expects to add further positions for its new touring and adventure division, which launched in early December.
The new store, which will be split across two levels, will have an 'experience-led retail space' as well as a dedicated hub for its specialist sales divisions. Private appointment space for clients looking for in-depth consultations will also be available.
Jacqueline Dobson, president of Barrhead Travel, said: “The launch of our new flagship in Glasgow city centre not only reinforces our commitment to reinvigorating high streets across the UK, but it reiterates our roots in the Glasgow region where we have a thriving head office and an extensive network of stores.
“The next 12 months are bright for travel agents – despite challenges ahead, travellers will lean on their local agents for support, expertise and financial protection.”
Since it was founded in 1975, Barrhead Travel has expanded from a traditional ‘bucket and spade’ travel agent to a group offering advice in areas such as long haul, cruise and touring holidays, as well as running an in-house training facility.
Its store network now includes 85 locations throughout the UK.
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