au has become Carrier’s number one agent of 2010 in the North East.

The Gosforth-based agency is one of just 10 agencies nationwide to receive the accolade from the luxury operator.

Commercial director Jeanne Lally said: “We are thrilled to be named as one of the top travel agents. This is fantastic news for the business.

“Our talented staff work extremely hard to make sure that we provide each customer with unparalleled service.

“ Carrier is a prestigious company and we look forward to continue working with one of the top tour operators in the country.”

The Travel Bureau is an independently owned and managed agency? specialising in quality trips for leisure, business and group travel established nearly 50 years ago and it employs 30 staff.

Carrier sales manager Rick Milne said: “The Travel Bureau has been a loyal supporter of Carrier for many years and this is the ninth time they have received an accolade.

“We work very closely with independent travel agents across the UK and annually celebrate their support and achievements by hosting a number of events throughout the c