Double award for Shropshire travel agency

Peakes Travel Elite, a family owned independent company, based in Mardol, Shrewsbury, is a member of the Elite Travel Group that works with independent travel agencies nationwide.

The local agency beat over 75 other entries from across the country to take the top awards in categories for ‘Best Escorted Touring Agent 2011’ and ‘Best Long Haul Specialist Agent 2011’.

Bob Phillips of the Elite Travel Group commented: “For long standing members Peakes Travel Elite to pick up both of these coveted awards, in very challenging times for the industry, is true testament to the professionalism and outstanding service to customers that is provided by the Shropshire company.”

Office manager Claire Moore added: “Having been a successful family run business for over 20 years in Shrewsbury, we are absolutely delighted to gain these accolades as they cover such a wide range of travel services and are judged by the travel industry itself.

“We were rated on a several issues, covering every aspect of the services we supply, ranging from simple coach tours and package holidays throughout the UK and Europe, to bespoke travel itineraries for diverse international holidays, alongside business and personal travel requirements around the world.

“As the town’s only family run independent agent, we feel that we can offer clients exactly what they want, rather than being obliged to promote specific tour operators and hotels.

“We are constantly monitored on updating our knowledge of travel facilities and destinations and are recognised as specialists on travel to Canada, Australia and The Caribbean.”