A Kilwinning travel agent has won three accolades at the annual Cruise Stars Awards 2018.

John Ferguson of Thorne Travel was crowned Overall Travel Agent Star at the award ceremony on Friday, November 16 along with Regional Travel Agent Sales Star and New to Cruise Champion.

Distinguished specialists and expert industry representatives made up the judging panel for the prestigious awards.

John said: “I absolutely love my job and I hope my customers can feel my love and passion for travel when I boo k their holidays.

“It was an honour to be nominated for these awards and I am over the moon to have won not only one but three awards.

“I am totally overwhelmed by the support of the team and customers.”

Managing Director of Thorne Travel, Shona Thorne, added: “The team and I are totally overjoyed with the well-deserved recognition John has received with these awards.

“We couldn’t be prouder to have him as part of the team.”