Travel agency group, Barrhead Travel, is marking the end of its milestone 50th anniversary with its third consecutive record-breaking year of sales.
The company said its booking growth during 2025 was, in-part, driven by consumer appetite to enjoy “experiences” with touring and adventure holidays up by more than 27% on 2024.
Cruise was also a major driver of growth, particularly in the river cruise market with the company reporting record bookings of river cruise, up by more than 40%.
Its top destinations for travel during 2025 included Tenerife, Mallorca, Alicante, Antalya and Lanzarote for shorthaul with New York, Orlando, Barbados, Dubai and Cancun topping the list for longhaul trips.
Throughout 2025, the travel group continued to grow its presence on the UK’s high streets, including the opening of its third store in Northern Ireland, with further expansion expected for 2026.
Reaffirming the company’s overall commitment to the high street, the group has also continued to invest in its existing network.
More than 90% of Scottish stores have now undergone full refurbishment over the last few years with the Scottish refurbishment programme tol conclude in 2026.
The company has also underlined its dedication to nurturing young talent. Over the past year, all of the 2024 apprenticeship intake graduated into full-time positions across the business.
Jacqueline Dobson, president, marked 25 years with the business this year and said: “This has been a landmark year for us and ongoing investment into our people and store network have delivered tangible results.”
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