A travel agency is aiming for another record-breaking year.

Barrhead Travel, which has a branch in Southampton's Above Bar Street, is celebrating 12 months of exceeding sales figures, and is already ahead of its targets for the current year.

The company had a successful 2023, with 12 months of record-breaking sales, and it has continued the trend in 2024, reporting a 13 per cent increase in sales compared to last year.

The agency attributes this growth to sustained high demand for holidays.

Forward bookings for 2025 are also up compared to the same period last year, as more customers are opting to book their holidays earlier.

Barrhead Travel has invested in refurbishing its stores and recently opened its second store in Northern Ireland.

The agency has also been focusing on "sustainable growth", launching new product divisions, including a specialist USA division.

Training and development have been prioritised, with the introduction of Barrhead Travel's new Development Academy.

Jacqueline Dobson, president at Glasgow-based Barrhead Travel said: "2024 has been a year of growth for Barrhead Travel, with a focus on investing in our high street locations and our people.

"Across the country, spend on holidays is being ringfenced, and we see our customers taking more frequent and longer breaks. With multi-generational and group bookings on the rise, it’s clear that people are using their holidays to spend time with those who mean the most to them.

"As we look to the year ahead, we’re expecting another strong year for travel. We’ve made further investments in our product portfolio to ensure we can offer the most exciting experiences on the market with value-for-money at the forefront of our plans. 

"We’re also doubling down on our commitment to our colleagues and our communities with further investments earmarked for training as well as potential new store openings."

Top European destinations for 2024 include Turkey, Tenerife, Mallorca, Alicante, and cruising from Southampton. The most popular long-haul destinations are New York, Barbados, Orlando, Canada, and Dubai.

In 2025, Barrhead Travel will celebrate its 50th year in business. For more information, visit barrheadtravel.co.uk/store-locator.