MEDIA RELEASE 4 August 2009

National recognition for local firm

Fareham-based Lucketts Travel is celebrating after its subsidiary company Worthing Coaches was recognised as one of the leading coach providers in the UK by travel industry experts.

Worthing Coaches, which was bought by Lucketts in 2005, has been awarded the highly sought-after membership to the Guild of British Coach Operators which represents over 20 of the top coach companies in the UK.

Family-owned Lucketts has itself been a member of the guild for many years, operating across the south from its depot in Broadcut. The addition of Worthing Coaches to the exclusive guild highlights both companies meticulous approach to the highest standards.

The achievement demonstrates how Worthing Coaches meets the rigorous quality standards set by the guild. The 44-point criteria required for membership cover all aspects of a coach companys service including professionalism, safety and environmental responsibility.

Ian Luckett, director of Lucketts Travel said: Were thrilled Worthing Coaches has received this recognition, its a great testament to all the staff and their hard work over the past few years.

Customers will always want reassurance from their coach provider that they will receive a quality service and be well looked after. Now that Worthing Coaches is a member of the Guild of British Coach Operators we are able to prove our outstanding dedication to providing the best possible service.

As Lucketts and Worthing Coaches are both now members of the guild we will continue to strive to not only maintain these high standards but to push the benchmark in quality coach travel further.

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