The Company
Vision
Operating at the heart of the UK travel industry, Stella Travel Services UK brands deliver first-class retail, online, wholesale and franchise options for businesses and consumers.
Stella Travel Services UK aims to provide the best products and services to support the commercial needs of travel agent professionals; to empower independent travel agency owners run their own business with the back-up of a robust business platform; and for consumers to book holidays at the best possible prices via the channel most suited to them, be that online, over the phone, or in store with their preferred travel agent professional.
Areas of Expertise
Selling long-haul travel, and package holiday options at great prices, the tour operator and retail arms of Stella Travel Services UK deliver mutually beneficial commercial partnerships for travel agents and suppliers to the hospitality industry.
The direct-sell online travel businesses provide simple booking engines for travellers who choose to buy via the internet. In addition, the franchise network is a robust platform for independent travel agents to ensure access to the buying power and commercial terms of a global brand, and grow their individual business.
Financial
Stella Travel Services UK is ultimately owned by funds advised and managed by CVC Capital Partners
Stella Travel Services UK operations sit within STS UK Holdco II Limited and Stella Global UK Limited, companies incorporated in England and Wales. The ultimate controlling entity is Europe Voyager sarl, a company incorporated in Luxembourg, and Europe Voyager sarl is owned by funds advised and managed by CVC Capital Partners. CVC Capital Partners is one of the world's leading private equity and investment advisory firms.
Peace of Mind
All Stella Travel Services UK tour operators are ATOL licensed and/or ABTA members.
This means not only are all purchases via the business fully financially protected, but that all adhere to the highest industry standards.
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