{"id":31782,"date":"2023-12-08T15:49:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T15:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=31782"},"modified":"2023-12-08T15:49:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T15:49:19","slug":"blue-bay-20th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/12\/blue-bay-20th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Bay 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Two Decades of Exclusive Holiday Sunshine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s the Blue Bay 20th anniversary! We&#8217;re celebrating 20 years of bringing you the exclusive holiday moments you love to live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re pulling the chord on the party poppers as 2023 marks Blue Bay&#8217;s 20th anniversary. We&#8217;ve come a long way from that small office in Stoke-on-Trent.<\/p>\n<p>Well, technically we just moved slightly further down the road but our current office is much bigger.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Across the last two decades, we&#8217;ve overcome ash clouds, pandemics, and Leighton Glover to become the celebrated and<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/11\/blue-bay-wins-british-travel-awards-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">award-winning travel business<\/a> <\/span>you see today.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we&#8217;ll get nostalgic over how far we&#8217;ve come while looking ahead to a bright future full of new destinations, deals and delightful customers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/group-shot-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/group-shot-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/group-shot-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/group-shot-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/group-shot-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From fresh-faced holiday enthusiasts to a best of British Tour Operator in 20 years.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/subscriber-exclusives?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-1024x187.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-1024x187.png 1024w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-768x141.png 768w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-1536x281.png 1536w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1.png 1748w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d7c7a802657\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69d7c7a802657\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d7c7a802657\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/12\/blue-bay-20th-anniversary\/#Blue_Bay_20th_Anniversary_A_Brief_History_of_BBT\" title=\"Blue Bay 20th Anniversary: A Brief History of BBT\">Blue Bay 20th Anniversary: A Brief History of BBT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/12\/blue-bay-20th-anniversary\/#Two_Decades_of_Travel_in_Numbers\" title=\"Two Decades of Travel, in Numbers\">Two Decades of Travel, in Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/12\/blue-bay-20th-anniversary\/#What_Does_the_Future_Hold\" title=\"What Does the Future Hold?\">What Does the Future Hold?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/12\/blue-bay-20th-anniversary\/#Thoughts_From_the_CEO\" title=\"Thoughts From the CEO\">Thoughts From the CEO<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/12\/blue-bay-20th-anniversary\/#Continuing_Our_Commitment_to_Charity\" title=\"Continuing Our Commitment to Charity\u00a0\">Continuing Our Commitment to Charity\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/12\/blue-bay-20th-anniversary\/#Stuarts_Perspective\" title=\"Stuart&#8217;s Perspective\">Stuart&#8217;s Perspective<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/12\/blue-bay-20th-anniversary\/#You_Can_Be_Part_of_it_by_Booking_Today\" title=\"You Can Be Part of it by Booking Today\">You Can Be Part of it by Booking Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blue_Bay_20th_Anniversary_A_Brief_History_of_BBT\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Blue Bay 20th Anniversary: A Brief History of BBT<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>20 years is a long time in this industry<\/strong>, during that time we&#8217;ve seen many ups and downs. But it wasn&#8217;t always champagne receptions, glitzy award ceremonies, and jetting off to new oases.<\/p>\n<p>To try and review that adventure, we&#8217;ve collected a couple of quotes and a few questionable pictures from the Blue Bay vault that we think perfectly sum up this brilliant but baffling business.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Our Head of Finance, Lyndsey Walley recalls a simpler time when she first joined the business 9 years ago:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>There were so few of us we all had a physical payslip that I handed out every month. &nbsp;And I always got moaned at for people having to pay tax. It was a great day moving payroll to HR. <\/p>\n<cite><em>Lyndsey Walley<\/em>, <em>Head of Finance<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>I&#8217;ve stayed with Blue Bay Travel over the last 10 years because this community of passionate, quirky and eccentric pathfinders is unmatched in its offbeat enthusiasm for world domination. We&#8217;re living proof that being &#8220;corporate&#8221; does not mean swapping your soul for a suit, building our successes through the authenticity of our people as opposed to ties and spreadsheets. The world is ours, fellow travellers.<\/p>\n<cite><em>Tom Malbon, Head of Business Intelligence<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31813\" data-id=\"31813\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/trentham-pants.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/trentham-pants.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/trentham-pants-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/trentham-pants-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31817\" data-id=\"31817\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/andy.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/andy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/andy-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/andy-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31816\" data-id=\"31816\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ball-costumes.jpg\" 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https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/leighton-stuart-cooking-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31812\" data-id=\"31812\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cocktails-party.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cocktails-party.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cocktails-party-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cocktails-party-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31807\" data-id=\"31807\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/leighton-nia.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/leighton-nia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/leighton-nia-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/leighton-nia-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31808\" data-id=\"31808\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thom-party.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thom-party.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thom-party-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thom-party-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31809\" data-id=\"31809\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party3-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"240\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31810\" data-id=\"31810\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party2.jpg 480w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party2-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31814\" data-id=\"31814\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cocktails.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cocktails.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cocktails-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/cocktails-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31815\" data-id=\"31815\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/party1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31818\" data-id=\"31818\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/escape-room.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/escape-room.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/escape-room-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/escape-room-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31819\" data-id=\"31819\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thom-red-nose.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thom-red-nose.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thom-red-nose-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/thom-red-nose-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31822\" data-id=\"31822\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fancy-dress-food-queue-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fancy-dress-food-queue-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fancy-dress-food-queue-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/fancy-dress-food-queue-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#8230; Yep, we have a good time.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_Decades_of_Travel_in_Numbers\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Two Decades of Travel, in Numbers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Not only was 2023 our 20th year as a business, but it also returned our best-ever performance. With over <strong>12,000 bookings<\/strong> and <strong>30,000 passengers travelled<\/strong> already, 2023 has been extremely kind to us.<\/p>\n<p>These numbers also mean that, overall, we have now delivered:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>90,377 bookings\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>213,979 passengers flown<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Millions of happy memories made<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those stats are great to look at. But they also prove that our performance is only getting stronger, this business is future-focused and intent on only heading in one direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, let&#8217;s take a look at what the future holds for little ol&#8217; BBT.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_the_Future_Hold\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">What Does the Future Hold?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s never been more clear that Blue Bay Travel is only looking up. Two decades is a long time but, as Finance chief Lyndsey will attest, we&#8217;ve seen huge changes take place in just the last 10 years. Back then the business had no Finance department and &#8220;<em>hotel payments that were on 1 piece of paper in a ring binder. Now it&#8217;s over \u00a31m a month!<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n<p>As we&#8217;ll hear from our CEO shortly, Blue Bay has never been better placed to ascend up the ranks of UK travel operators.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>a growing reputation that has already seen us scoop multiple industry awards<\/strong> and a swelling product portfolio that&#8217;s set to develop even further in 2024 (there&#8217;s even talk of a TV debut coming very soon) the future is certainly looking rosy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s hear from Alistair now with more insights on what&#8217;s to come from BBT in 2024 and beyond.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"BTA Awards 2023\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31678\" data-id=\"31678\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BTA2023-5-awards.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BTA2023-5-awards.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BTA2023-5-awards-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/BTA2023-5-awards-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Scooping 5 more BTA honours in 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"BTA Awards 2022\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31791\" data-id=\"31791\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BTA-wins.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BTA-wins.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BTA-wins-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BTA-wins-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Returning from our first BTAs with multiple honours<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31790\" data-id=\"31790\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AAA-awards.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AAA-awards.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AAA-awards-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/AAA-awards-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The gang at the AAA Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31789\" data-id=\"31789\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nina-TW-Cover.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nina-TW-Cover.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nina-TW-Cover-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nina-TW-Cover-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nina-TW-Cover-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Nina Fox won Agency Support Team Member of the Year 2022 at the AAAs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"588\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-28999\" data-id=\"28999\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/finest-award-2014.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/finest-award-2014.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/finest-award-2014-255x300.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Stuart collecting the Finest Award in 2014<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-7599\" data-id=\"7599\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/stuart_award1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/stuart_award1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/stuart_award1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"382\" height=\"254\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-2947\" data-id=\"2947\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/ttgawards2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/ttgawards2.jpg 382w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/ttgawards2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">TTG Awards 2011<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"364\" height=\"268\" alt=\"Stuart &amp; Angela collecting an award\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-876\" data-id=\"876\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Image-Global_Travel-0560.jpg-by-Steve-Dunlop_1299748783009.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Image-Global_Travel-0560.jpg-by-Steve-Dunlop_1299748783009.png 364w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/Image-Global_Travel-0560.jpg-by-Steve-Dunlop_1299748783009-300x220.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Stuart &#038; Angela collecting an award<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"744\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Kevin at the Sandals Star Awards 2010\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-764\" data-id=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/SandaslStarAwards2010.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/SandaslStarAwards2010.jpg 744w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/SandaslStarAwards2010-300x241.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Kevin at the Sandals Star Awards 2010<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"401\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31821\" data-id=\"31821\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTG_Top50Awards_2022_221_MPreview-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTG_Top50Awards_2022_221_MPreview-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTG_Top50Awards_2022_221_MPreview-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/TTG_Top50Awards_2022_221_MPreview-1-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">TTG Top 50 Awards<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thoughts_From_the_CEO\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0099cc;\">Thoughts From the CEO<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>We couldn&#8217;t let this auspicious occasion pass us by without a word from the captain of the good ship Blue Bay. We like to think of him as the <strong>poster boy for sunshine, the Sultan of Sunshine, King of the Rays<\/strong>. None of these nicknames have been signed by the way&#8230; yet.<\/p>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Blue Bay Travel is about to enter its biggest growth phase after its most successful year in 2023. We are adding even more EU destinations into the Subscriber Exclusive portfolio, and entering the Cruise market in a big way too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a Cruise Product Manager is going to be crucual to us introducing these incredible trips to our deal hungry audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our ambition is to grow by 70% in 2024, offering even more products and services to our loyal clients. As ever, these offerings will be fulfilled and supported by our award winning agents and Personal Travel Consultants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can&#8217;t wait for 2024 to begin. See you there!<\/p>\n<cite><em>Alistair Rowland, CEO of Blue Bay Travel <\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/alistair.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/alistair.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/alistair.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/alistair-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/alistair-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blue Bay CEO, Alistair Rowland has always been forthright with the business&#8217;s position <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continuing_Our_Commitment_to_Charity\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Continuing Our Commitment to Charity\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>If there&#8217;s one thing Blue Bay has always thrown itself into over the last couple of decades, it&#8217;s charity events. Whether raising money for our agreed charity partners or for larger causes like standing up to cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Let it be known that <strong>our team knows how to come together<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the evidence.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31800\" data-id=\"31800\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/xmas-jumper-day.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/xmas-jumper-day.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/xmas-jumper-day-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/xmas-jumper-day-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31801\" data-id=\"31801\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wolf-run.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wolf-run.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wolf-run-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/wolf-run-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31802\" data-id=\"31802\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/race-4-life.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/race-4-life.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/race-4-life-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/race-4-life-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31803\" data-id=\"31803\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-4.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-4-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-4-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31804\" data-id=\"31804\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-3-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-3-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"401\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31805\" data-id=\"31805\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-1-768x385.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-31806\" data-id=\"31806\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dougie-mac-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stuarts_Perspective\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0099cc;\">Stuart&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>All those years ago two people had a vision to create the travel operator we see today. Stuart and Angela Wilson created the Blue Bay brand back in 2003, so let&#8217;s get the owner&#8217;s perspective on how far we&#8217;ve come.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stuart-headshot.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stuart-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stuart-headshot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stuart-headshot-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/stuart-headshot-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">In the early 2000s, myself &amp; Angela had a vision of creating a travel company that would set new standards in customer service, while encouraging them to go further than they imagined possible.\u00a0\n\nThat message and vision inspired our mission statement of \"inspiring people to travel beyond their expectations and journey with us for life.\"\n\nBut this mantra was not just reserved for delighting our customers. It also helped us create an exciting, vibrant workplace full of like-minded travel lovers.\u00a0\n\nNow, 20 years on, it gives us immense pride to see how far the company has grown and exceeded expectations. Thousands of customers use our services year in and year out. But, one of the most pleasing elements is, as the numbers grow we've remained true to those lofty customer service standards we set out right at the beginning. The service ratings continue to rise to the highest levels available in our industry.\n\nOur team of exceptional colleagues continues to receive recognition awards for their commitment to excellence. It gives us immense pride to see the team growing and the company thriving.\n\nSeeing our customers and colleagues jetting off to exciting destinations, with smiles on their faces, is a great reward.\n\nWe are delighted to have hit Blue Bay's 20th anniversary and remain absolutely confident that our wonderful company is strong and in safe hands.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Can_Be_Part_of_it_by_Booking_Today\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">You Can Be Part of it by Booking Today<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>We couldn&#8217;t have navigated this incredible 20-year journey, from industry unknown to national recognition, without our amazing customers. So, thank you for choosing to journey with us for life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After all that, we&#8217;re ready for a holiday. We bet you are too! Let&#8217;s see what we can do about that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click below to check out all our latest award-winning offers!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/offers\/low-deposits-great-value?blg&amp;sort=price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"874\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super_Low_Deposits_Blog_Disruptor.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super_Low_Deposits_Blog_Disruptor.png 874w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super_Low_Deposits_Blog_Disruptor-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super_Low_Deposits_Blog_Disruptor-768x141.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s the Blue Bay 20th anniversary! 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