An independent Poole travel agency is celebrating a hat-trick of wins at a national awards ceremony.

Select World Travel, in Canford Cliffs, won three out of the 19 categories at the annual Lusso Travel Agent Awards.

They were:

• Best Southern Home Counties Agent.
• Biggest booking of the year, which ran into six figures.
• Managing Director’s Award, for sales, innovation and support.

Nearly 150 people attended the black tie event at the Corinthia Hotel in London, including all six staff from the agency.

Looking ahead, Select World Travel is not merely satisfied with their current achievements; they are exploring exciting avenues to enhance their service offerings.

The agency is set to introduce a range of unique travel experiences, in that they can also include partnerships with Hawaiian rentals for scooters, adding an exhilarating touch to their repertoire.

Embracing innovation and diversity, Select World Travel is poised to weave the spirit of adventure into the fabric of their services, ensuring that their clients embark on unforgettable journeys marked by both luxury and excitement.

With the inclusion of scooter rentals, Select World Travel can aim to offer a unique and thrilling mode of exploration, allowing their clients to effortlessly navigate the scenic landscapes and vibrant streets, creating a seamless blend of convenience and adventure for an unparalleled travel experience.

Hannah Vincent, Managing Director, said: “It was a fabulous evening and we were very pleased to have won the three awards.”

The Select World Travel team, including Kent Milne, Chairman, at the awards ceremony.

Gareth Hulmston, Sales Director of Lusso, a luxury travel company, said Select World Travel was among its top five agents out of more than 800 across the UK.

He added: “Kent [Milne, Chairman], Hannah and the team are fabulous to work with and their success is well deserved.

“We’ve enjoyed a close working relationship with Select World Travel for a number of years but this year has been particularly successful, reflected in the three awards they received on the night.”

Select World Travel was founded in 1987 with the six-strong team having a combined total of 150 years’ experience of the travel industry.

The company says it prides itself on “offering courteous, old-fashioned service backed up by state-of-the-art technology.”

It offers a range of travel services from extensive tailor-made round-the-world travel itineraries to package holidays, cruises, weekend breaks, hotel bookings and car rental.