TROWBRIDGE travel agency Howard Travel has been named as one of the best of its kind in the British Isles.

The Church Walk based travel agency, part of the Norad Travel Group, was runner up in the South West region as part of the annual power-list of the best agents by industry bible, the Travel Trade Gazette.

The TTG’s top 50 travel agencies list was revealed at a ceremony in Birmingham after an extensive judging process, which saw agents rated by tour operators and then they were assessed by travel trade journalists.

Norad Travel Group managing director, Linda Foote, said: “Our Howard Travel branch has been shortlisted every year since the Top 50 was launched.

“So it’s testament to the inspirational expertise customer service and dedication of our team in Trowbridge to again be recognised by our industry peers with our highest place yet in the UK’s top 50 travel agencies.”We intend to keep on doing what we do best.”