East Kilbride travel agent sees more than double summer departures in record-breaking year

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Barrhead Travel has reported a record-breaking year with 56 per cent more summer departures than last year.Following the pandemic, industry levels have returned to normal, with the travel agent firm reporting seven consecutive record-breaking months since the beginning of 2023.East Kilbride holidaymakers continue to flock to travel agents to take advantage of last-minute getaway deals, with one third of new bookings continuing to be for this summer season.The most popular last-minute destinations include Mallorca, Dalaman, Costa Blanca, Tenerife, Antalya and Costa del Sol.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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