Holiday Extras scoops employer award

Hythe-based travel company Holiday Extras came away with the Employer of the Year award from the inaugural Kent Excellence in Business Awards. The company was also named among the finalists for Large Business of the Year and Customer Service and Commitment Award.

Organised by Kent County Council and The KM Group, the Kent Excellence in Business Awards took place at Leeds Castle on July 2, recognising those local companies that had been the outstanding performers in the past 12 months. More than 200 companies across the county entered.

"To have been named the winner of the Employer of the Year is a great honour for everyone at Holiday Extras," said Steve Lawrence, CEO of Holiday Extras. "Kent is continuing to expand as a base for bigger and bigger companies, so even to be nominated alongside such a great selection says much about what we are trying to achieve at Holiday Extras."

Kevin Lynes, Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Supporting Independence, said: "KEiBA is set to become the key business event of the year in Kent and these awards were an important opportunity for businesses to celebrate their success and network - especially during these difficult economic times.

"It was fantastic to see almost 500 people at the awards last night and we're already looking forward to supporting more businesses with these awards next year."

Geraldine Allinson, chairman of KM Group, said: "These awards are a great way to recognise our county's business success and to celebrate their excellence. This first year has shown the immensely high standard of businesses and individuals in Kent, and we hope that KEiBA will help encourage and attract even more business talent to our county."

Holiday Extras specialises in providing airport hotels, lounges and car parking for travellers flying from 26 UK airports and also short breaks including theatre and theme parks. The company, based in Hythe, Kent, has a rich award-winning pedigree, having been named in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For earlier in 2009. 

Source: Holiday Extras