Award-winning travel business is taken over by 150-year-old Lancashire company
An independent travel business that has been part of the fabric of Garstang since 1984 has been sold.
Althams Travel, which has been established in East Lancashire for more than 150 years has now acquired Garstang Travel in Market Place, taking its number of branches to 34.
Award-winning agency, Garstang Travel, has been under the ownership of Nicole Eaves since its inception, and has developed into one of the region’s most respected independent travel businesses.
A spokesman for Althams Travel said: “Garstang Travel shares the same values as Althams Travel, making it an ideal addition to our family. The dedicated team of 11 professionals, many of whom have been with the agency for years, will continue in their current roles under the Althams umbrella. This ensures continuity and allows clients to continue their relationships with the familiar faces they have come to know and love.”
Name and branding
They continued: “Garstang Travel will maintain its existing name and branding as part of the Althams Travel Group. With the acquisition of Garstang Travel, Althams Travel's branch network will expand to 34 locations across Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire. We are excited about this new chapter and the opportunities it brings for both our clients and our team.”