Destinology Competitors

Abercrombie & Kent has been at the forefront of travel for over 60 years and undoubtedly, the key to our success has been our people, they are by far our biggest asset. Together we have pioneered new destinations and regions, and set the standards of service and excellence that other companies aspire to. Our people have been chosen for their absolute dedication to understanding those personalised touches that makes a dream trip both distinctive and individual. They make the vital difference and everyone plays a part. Working for A&K is fast-moving, challenging and above all interesting, no day is ever the same. We have great successes of career progression both within the UK and overseas, and there are constant opportunities to motivate and encourage our people to achieve their personal and professional goals. With offices around the world we have so much to offer, more locally though we have offices in Cheltenham, London, France, Italy, Monaco and Abu Dhabi which are growing day by day. As you might have gathered, we believe travel should stimulate and inspire and our teams relish the opportunity to bring the world to life for our clients and infuse them with their enthusiasm for travel and their own unique experiences. This passion influences others to explore and embark on the most memorable journeys around the globe. Our long-standing connections and network allows us to uncover local secrets and hidden gems beyond the reach of the ordinary traveller. So why not share your passion for travel by embarking on a career journey with one of the world's leading travel companies?

In 1841, Thomas Cook became a pioneer of the travel industry. He recognised that by buying a full carriage of seats from a train operator he could both fill the carriage and save the passengers money on their ticket. From those humble beginnings, an entire global industry of package travel was born. He went on to take ordinary people around the world to explore new places and experience different cultures. Now, nearly 200 years later, Thomas Cook continues that tradition by unlocking travel experiences for people - this time using technology and our decades of experience to help customers find and enjoy dream holidays. Part of the eSky Group since September 2024, this new Thomas Cook launched in September 2020 started by a group of former employees from the original business who wanted to build a new travel agency, suited to the modern holidaymaker and with limitless possibilities for exploration. The eSky Group was founded 20 years ago, based in Poland, the founder-led, private-equity-backed business now operates in 50 countries around the world selling flights and holidays to more than 3.3 million customers each year. Together, the two companies plan to build one of the largest travel companies in Europe, helping more people enjoy more time away with the people that matter. Follow us here and at the eSky Group page to hear about our latest news and job openings - or email careers@thomascook.com if you’d like to chat to our team about how to join us. For more information please visit www.thomascook.com and www.esky.com.

With more than 40 years’ experience, Hays Travel is proud to be the UK’s largest independent travel agent, offering excellent service, value and choice in short haul, long haul, and cruise holidays. In 2023, we were also voted the nation’s favourite travel agent, winning three gold awards at the British Travel Awards thanks to public vote, including Best National Travel Retailer. This year brought further accolade as we were recognised as the travel industry’s Best Agency to Work For. Established by John Hays in 1980, John and Irene Hays became ‘Heroes of the high street’ in 2019, when Hays Travel acquired the entire portfolio of former Thomas Cook shops, providing re-employment opportunities to the 2,500 staff who were made redundant. Hays Travel has continued to grow and now has over 490 branches across the UK and employs 4,500 people. As a family-owned independent agency, what sets Hays Travel apart is our friendly and professional colleagues; we value our people, our customers and the communities where we operate. Being independent, we can offer our customers impartial advice and an extensive range of travel opportunities from hundreds of suppliers, whether in our branches, via our contact centre, through our network of homeworkers, or via our franchisees and independence group members. Throughout its history, Hays Travel colleagues have worked hard to help the communities where we operate. Each year every one of our branches receives £500 to invest in their local community. The Hays Travel Foundation, established in 2015, works with a wide range of organisations and charities to help young people achieve and be the best that they can be in their health, sport, the arts, and education. A friendly atmosphere, positive ethos and supportive culture filter through all parts of our company. If you are enthusiastic, have a passion for travel and like working as a team; then join us and be a part of our success.