A new independent travel agency in Ilkley is inviting locals to celebrate the opening of its latest branch next month.
Olive Lounge Travel officially opened at 9B Leeds Road on 1st September and will hold a special opening day celebration on Friday 2nd October.
The event will run from 9.30am until 5pm, giving visitors the chance to meet the team, look around the new branch and enjoy refreshments.
The Ilkley team is made up of Retail Operations Manager Aimi Donohue and Travel Consultant Darcey Milsted.
Olive Lounge Travel was established in 2015 by directors Gillian Polyhos and Elfie Higson, initially operating from a home office in Silsden.
It later opened in Cross Hills before expanding to Bingley in 2024 and Skipton in November 2025.
The independent agency now employs 14 people, alongside three team members who work from home, and offers everything from traditional package holidays to bespoke trips involving flights, transfers, accommodation, car hire and connections.
Aimi said:
“We've built a really loyal customer base, with people coming back to us time and time again and trusting us with their holidays.
“I think a big part of that is knowing that we're there for them if anything goes wrong and that they have that reassurance and protection.
“We also have great relationships with lots of independent operators, which means we can create holidays that are really bespoke and tailored to what our clients want.”
The new Ilkley branch has been designed with a boutique feel and features a denim blue and orange colour scheme.
Aimi added:
“I love being in Ilkley.
"I'm from Silsden but I've never worked here before.
“Everyone has been so friendly and the business community has been incredibly supportive. It's a fabulous location and we're really enjoying being here.”
Olive Lounge Travel was also named Yorkshire's Top Agency 2025 at the TTG UK Top 50 Awards.
Its Ilkley opening celebration will take place from 9.30am until 5pm on Friday 2nd October.

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