Superbreak

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Superbreak.com
Headquarters York, UK
Industry Travel
Products Hotels, attractions, theatre, travel
Parent Holidaybreak
Website superbreak.com
Current status Trading

Superbreak is a British holiday company based in York which has specialised in UK and European short breaks for over 25 years, including theatre breaks, rail packages and concerts at the O2 Arena in London.

History

Founded in 1983 Superbreak initially promoted 100 hotels, this number grew rapidly with the release of the bookable website in 1999.[citation needed] Superbreak have acquired several businesses to date including Golden Rail in 1989, Hotelnet and Rainbow Holidays in 2000, Bookit in 2004 and West End Theatre Bookings in 2007, West End Theatre Bookings was sold to Encore Tickets in June 2011. Superbreak is part of Holidaybreak, an education and activity travel group now owned by the India-based Cox & Kings Limited.[1]

Awards and recognition

Superbreak have won many awards including the 2012 Travel Weekly Globe Awards for:

  • Best Operator UK Holidays [citation needed]
  • Best Accommodation Only Supplier [citation needed]

2011 Globe Travel Awards for:

  • Best Operator UK Holidays—The company have won this award for the last 20 years.[citation needed]
  • Best Accommodation-Only provider [citation needed]
  • Favourite European Short Break Operator [citation needed]

Superbreak won the 2010 Advantage award for:

  • Best Agent Friendly Leisure Travel Company[citation needed]

In 2009, Superbreak won three awards in The Co-operative Travel Star Awards:

  • Best UK Operator [citation needed]
  • Best Accommodation-Only Supplier[citation needed]
  • Best Online Booking site[citation needed]

Short Breaks

Superbreak offers a range of short breaks which include attraction, rail breaks and Eurostar breaks. Bookings are made using a credit or debit card with no credit card or booking fees. Superbreak is a member of the Association of British Travel Agents

Types of accommodation and board basis

Superbreak provides a wide range of accommodation from 2 star budget hotels or apartments to 5 star luxury boutiques with a range of bed and breakfast, room only or dinner, bed and breakfast offers available.

Employment

Superbreak employs 200 staff with the main office based in York city centre.[2]

References

  1. ↑ The Press (York) (26 July 2011). "Holidaybreak confirms Cox and Kings as potential buyer"
  2. ↑ The Business Desk

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