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Homeworker Highlight
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR BRILLIANT TRAVEL SPECIALIST, JULIE BENNETT! We’re absolutely delighted to share that Julie received a Highly Commended Certificate and was Runner-Up for Customer Excellence at the Ayrshire Business Women Awards at the stunning Rowallan Castle last week. It’s wonderful to see the extra mile Julie goes for her customers every day being recognised. She absolutely loves what she does, and there’s nothing better than helping people turn their holiday
Sep 291 min read


Managed Partner VIP Trip
VIP MANAGED PARTNER TRIP 2026 We're excited to announce the destination for our upcoming Managed Partner VIP Trip in partnership with Titan Travel! This unforgettable escorted tour will take our VIP members on an incredible journey through some of America's most iconic destinations: 📍 Nashville 📍 Memphis 📍 Natchez 📍 New Orleans From the world-famous music scenes of Nashville and Memphis to the historic charm of Natchez and the vibrant culture of New Orleans, this promises
Sep 291 min read


Brilliant Travel Specialists Top Sellers Trip
MEXICO 2026! We’re thrilled to reveal the destination for our Brilliant Travel Specialist Top Sellers Trip 2026! This October, our top-performing homeworkers will be jetting off to stunning Cancún & Riviera Maya to celebrate their outstanding achievements, dedication, passion and commitment throughout the year. Hosted in partnership with TUI, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Resorts and NCL, our homeworkers will enjoy a week of luxury, celebration and unforgettable experiences. T
Sep 291 min read


Travel Gossip North West Ball
WHAT A NIGHT FOR OUR MANAGED PARTNERS! The results are in from last night’s Travel Gossip North West Ball 2026, and we couldn’t be prouder! A HUGE congratulations to those who took home some incredible awards: - High Street Agency of the Year - The Cruise Room UK - Weddings & Honeymoon Specialist of the Year - Chloe Stewardson, Cumbria Travel - Excellence in Customer Service - Wayne Beard, Pure Joy Escapes And a special congratulations to Charmione Lloyd of The Cruise Room UK
Sep 291 min read


Investing in our people, Growing our future.
As Brilliant Travel continues to evolve and grow, we're proud to annouce the promotion of Darby Gallagher to General Manager. Darby's journey is a fantastic example of the opportunities that exist within our business, and his promotion refelcts years of dedication, experitise and leadership. As we continue to expand and strengthen our support for members, homeworkers and partners, we're confident that Darby will play a pivotal role in driving the next chapter of Brilliant Tra
Sep 11 min read


Aileen Rutherford Joins Brilliant Travel as Business Development Manager
We are delighted to welcome Aileen Rutherford to the Brilliant travel family as our new Business Development Manager, supporting our Managed Partners across the network. Aileen is a highly respected travel indusry professional with an impressive 27 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has worked across a variety of sectors, including Independent travel agencies, multiple retail travel businesses, and most recently with a leading tour operator. Her extensive knowled
Aug 141 min read


Where Has Brilliant Travel Taken Our Members So Far This Year?
At Brilliant Travel, we know that first-hand experience is one of the most valuable tools a travel professional can have. that's why we're proud to support our Managed Partners and Brilliant Travel Specialists with opportunities to explore destinations, experience products and build relationships across the industry. So far this year, our members have travelled to an impressive range of destinations around the world, including India, Houston, Abu Dhabi, South Africa, Istanbul
Aug 121 min read


Meet our New Brilliant Travel director, Daniel Steabler
We are delighted to introduce Daniel "Dan" Steabler as the new Director of Brilliant Travel. Dan leads the Brilliant Travel division, supporting our growing network of travel professionals across the UK. with extensive experience in the travel industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion to the role. Working alongside a highly experienced and supportive team, Dan is dedicated to helping both our Managed Partners and Brilliant Travel specialists achieve t
Aug 101 min read


Celebrating Success at Swindon Travel Hub!
We are incredibly proud to share that our amazing Managed Partner, Swindon Travel Hub, has been recognised with the Travel Gossip Award for Southwest & Wales Community Champion.
Jun 211 min read


Homeworker Highlights - Laura Husson
Our Brilliant Travel Specialist Laura Husson recently travelled on an Inghams Walking FAM trip to Zell am See - and came back completely inspired by everything that incredible destination had to offer. This is what Laura had to say about the experience: "From the moment you land in Salzburg, every touchpoint is seamless, a real testament to how well Inghams look after their guests. With expert local knowledge (not your typical reps!), their destination teams are on hand to en
Jun 91 min read


Agent Achievement Awards
Celebrating our shortlisted stars! We're incredibly proud to see our teams and partners recognised with this year's nominations at the Agent Achievement Awards 2026 Brilliant Travel - Homeworking Agency (small) - Shortlisted The Cruise Room - Agency Branch of the Year And huge congratulations to Now Let's Travel on multiple well-deserved nominations: Northern Agency of the Year (Medium) Best Agency to Work For (Medium) Sara Stubbings - Leisure Manager of the Year Stockton - A
Jun 81 min read


Homeworker Highlight
Huge congratulations to our Brilliant Travel Specialist Rachael, who is in today's Top 10 across the full company, including Barrhead Travel retail staff. An amazing achievement at anytime, made even more special as Rachael is currently on maternity leave and has recently welcomed her beautiful baby. A fantastic achievement - well done Rachael!
May 221 min read


Travel Village Group Joins Brilliant Travel
The Travel Village group has announced it will join Brilliant Travel as part of a new managed partner, making a significant milestone for both businesses and one of the largest in Brilliant Travels history. The Blackpool-based, family-run-business, which operates Travel Village, The Holiday Village, Southampton Cruise Centre and RiverCruising.co.uk, has been a member of the Co-operative Travel Consortium for more than a decade. The agreement will provide Travel Village group
May 191 min read


Brilliant Travel Specialists
A lovely afternoon in Manchester for our team today Our BDM Becky joined two of our Brilliant Travel Specialists, Emma Burrow and Karen Greenwood, at a Travelpack appreciation lunch, a really nice oppotunity to catch up, connect and celebrate the relationships that make this industry so special. We love seeing our team out and about representing Brilliant Travel
May 71 min read


Brilliant Travel Spring Conference 2026
Bringing together our Managed Partners, Brilliant Travel Specialists and valued supplier partners, the conference focused on collaboration connection and sharing ideas to help everyone continue to grow their business. This year's theme, Working Together - Growing Together, was reflected throughout the event, with suppliers, Managed Partners and Brilliant Travel Specialists coming together to share experiences, learn from one another and explore new opportunities for future gr
May 72 min read


Dan hits the road - Swindon Travel Hub
Another great day out on the road for our Business Development Manager Dan, catching up with our fantastic Managed Partners ✨ Today Dan popped in to see Shaun & Ash at Swindon Travel Hub and heard all about the amazing business they’re doing. Even more exciting was a visit to their second store, Premium Cruises and Tours for their official opening today and what a space it is! 👏 Huge congratulations again to the team on their continued growth it’s so well deserved. We love s
Apr 81 min read


New Managed Partner - Pure Holidays
A warm welcome to our newest Managed Partner, Pure Holidays 🌟 We’re delighted to have Pure Holidays join Brilliant Travel ✨ James Johnson, specialises in cruise holidays and has built an online, fully bookable cruise platform 🚢 It’s always fantastic to see established travel professionals choosing to partner with Brilliant Travel, bringing their expertise into a network that supports growth, flexibility and long-term success. We’re so pleased to have you with us and wish yo
Apr 81 min read


Jet2holidays Conference
A huge congratulations to two of our brilliant Travel Managed partners who celebrated fantastic success at the Jet2holidays Agent Conference today 🌟 Cumbria Travel were crowned Top Agency Chain (Miniple) across the UK an incredible achievement and a true reflection of the passion, dedication and hard work of their brilliant team. 🌟 L&J World Travel also had reason to celebrate, once again being recognised as one of the top Travel Agent Partners for Jet2holidays across the U
Apr 81 min read


Member Highlight - Cumbria Travel Wedding Show
A fantastic day yesterday for our Managed Partner Cumbria Travel at Cumbria's Premier Wedding Show. The team were busy chatting to couples about: Weddings abroad Epic stag & hen celebrations Dream honeymoons From luxury safaris and cruises to Caribbean escapes and Ibiza party vibes, they were on hand to help turn wedding travel dreams into reality. Well done to the team for showcasing their expertise and connecting with so many future brides and grooms.
Feb 271 min read


Dan attends the annual SPAA dinner.
Last night Dan was suited an booted - dickie bow included - as he represented Brilliant travel at the SPAA Annual dinner at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, a fantastic evening celebrating our travel industry and the people within it. The evening featured a traditional Scottish welcome, including bagpipes, the haggis toast and the opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues and build valuable connections. Events like this highlight the importance of community within the travel
Feb 271 min read
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