Staring back on 6th January 1996, Travel Solutions’ Managing Director Peter McMinn could only imagine what this local tour operator of two staff could grow to.
Who knew a weekend break booking to London would kickstart what has now become Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator.
From humble beginnings, Travel Solutions began as a direct tour operator, forming trips to English football matches, escorted coach tours and family holidays to Blackpool. It wasn’t until 2009 the company began selling through travel agents; now boasting 80% of all business.
The tour operator has rapidly grown through the years with a now 75+ strong team, with over 40 of those based in Belfast. This has helped not only allow Travel Solutions to open a mainland UK office, selling through agents in England, Scotland and Wales, but has seen the local company pick up a multitude of awards mainly voted by the travel trade.
Travel Solutions has long developed beyond its football trips to aiding the revival for ski in the Balkans, The local tour operator now sees over 5000 skiers travel to the region every year. Of course, humble beginnings still remain and Travel Solutions initial product is still available to its local customers.
Despite the astounding success, it wasn’t always easy. An Icelandic ash cloud, foot and mouth disease and COVID 19 led to battles for the company, much like the rest of the travel industry, but this now seems but a distant memory as it continues to grow from strength to strength year on year financially.
A massive congratulations goes to Peter, Julie and the entire team at Travel Solutions who have built a legacy to be proud of in this Northern Irish company.
