14 September 2010

Grand opening for Lucketts Travel’s new offices

Fareham-based Lucketts Travel has celebrated the official opening of its new state-of-the-art offices and workshop with dignitaries from the local community.

More than 150 guests, including Mark Hoban MP and the Mayor and Mayoress of Fareham, joined the family-owned coach company to mark the major milestone which poignantly took place on the 44th anniversary of the founder Harry Luckett’s death.

The event was the culmination of what has been a hugely successful two years in which the business has thrived, despite the country being in the depths of recession.

The new building at the coach firm’s base in Broadcut includes a suite of offices and maintenance facilities for its 70-vehicle fleet. This significant investment was made possible following a strong 12 months in which Lucketts was awarded a multi-million pound contract with National Express.

The 84-year-old business has also been recognised with a host of accolades in recent months including National Express ‘Coach Operator of the Year’, The News ‘Business of the Year’ and Coach Tourism ‘Coach Operator of the Year’.

Speaking at the launch event, Lucketts chairman David Luckett, said: “Back in May I was honoured by my peers in the Coach Industry and given a special lifetime achievement award.

“Being able to open these offices marks another lifetime achievement for me. I’ve always been an advocate in giving staff the best working conditions and vehicles to operate. These new offices further fulfil that commitment.”

Lucketts is one of the largest providers of coaches in the region catering for holidays and excursions all across the UK.