Sunset Travel Ltd UK

Sunset Travel Ltd is the UK’s leading family-owned independent tour operator.  Spanning over forty-five years, Sunset Travel’s relationships with some of the world’s finest hotel brands, niche properties, quality ground handlers, tourism boards and airlines have enabled it to offer the most competitive rates, imaginative tours and special offers.

Sunset Travel has streamlined its Sunset Faraway Holidays programme, to build on the strengths of its commissionable distribution through the travel trade.  Sunset Faraway Holidays’ Luxury Worldwide programme is a consolidation of the cream of its Asia, Americas & Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Gold Collections into just one comprehensive reference tool for agents.

In tandem with the trade programme Sunset Travel is delighted to announce the introduction of its new brand LuxuryHolidaysDirect.com a consumer programme.

Customer first: Focus on freedom, personalised itineraries, dependable quality. Family & collaboration: Family ownership with hands-on leadership and a collaborative style. Expertise & personalised care: Knowledgeable team members who add value through travel experience. Service excellence: Competitive pricing paired with dependable, informed support for clients.

Publicly list official branch offices in UK, India and Mauritius as part of its corporate structure. Has one core office in Croydon, UK - its corporate HQ and operational base.

Public review data gives Sunset Travel a roughly 4 / 5 overall employee rating, with management and culture scoring particularly well. Some reviewers describe the environment as friendly and supportive with opportunities to learn and grow — including mentions of long-term employment relationships.

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Long-Established and Reputable Travel Specialist Sunset Travel Ltd has been operating since 1980 and is one of the UK’s long-standing independent specialist travel companies, with a history of offering tailored, quality holiday services across the world. It’s fully ABTA- and ATOL-bonded, which means it meets UK industry standards for financial security and service quality — a strong foundation for anyone building a career in travel.

Specialist Expertise and Passion for Travel The company emphasises knowledgeable, well-travelled staff who can advise customers authoritatively on worldwide destinations. Working here offers the chance to deepen expertise in luxury travel, product design, and destination knowledge — much more than just selling trips.

Family-Run, Collaborative Environment Sunset is family-owned and run, with directors actively involved in the business. This often translates into a more personal, collaborative workplace culture where employees aren’t “just a number,” and communication across teams can be accessible and informal.

Diverse Roles and Career Paths Job listings show a variety of opportunities, from reservations and product roles to marketing and design — offering different ways to grow within the travel industry if you’re interested in operations, creative work, or customer service.

Flexible Working Options Being offshore – the Mauritius office allows hybrid work methodology. This model emphasises flexibility, balance for work hours being UK based business and enough team support to promote creativity— appealing to independent-minded professionals.

Opportunities to Learn & Experience Travel The company offers product training and sometimes familiarisation trips that let staff experience destinations firsthand — hugely valuable for anyone passionate about travel and wanting to build real-world expertise.