A Halstead travel agents is up for two accolades at the country's most prestigious industry awards.

Premier Travel, based in High Street, is up for large agency of the tear in two categories - London and South East England, and Central England - at the 2018 Agent Achievement Awards.

The annual awards honour the best travel firms and consultants in the UK, and are organised by Travel Weekly. It is considered one of the most prestigious events of the year in the travel industry.

Premier Travel will be up against four other agencies in both categories at the ceremony this July.

Paul Waters, director at Premier Travel, said: “We are delighted to be nominated for this prestigious accolade; to have been selected as a finalist in this category is excellent news for our staff.

"This has been a fantastic year for Premier Travel, with an increase in sales year on year and several award nominations under our belt.

"We are very proud of the results that our team of dedicated staff has achieved.”