insideKENT Magazine Issue 89 - August 2019 | Page 162

NEWS
BALDWINS TRAVEL WINS PRESTIGIOUS TRAVEL INDUSTRY AWARD
FOR THE 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR!
Chairman, Ron Marks, and joint managing directors,
Nick and Chris Marks, were joined by members of
the Baldwins Travel family at a glamorous black tie
ceremony in London which was hosted by Travel
Weekly editor-in-chief, Lucy Huxley and comedian
Joel Dommett.
The evening got off to an outstanding start when
the Tonbridge branch manager, Trevor Ridler, was
awarded the CLIA Cruise Master award. His
dedication to the development of the sales team,
through regular training and encouragement in all
things cruise – plus his proactive approach to
marketing this fast-paced sector – has led to this area
of the business growing from strength to strength.
Chris Marks, joint managing director, said: “Trevor
is a very driven and dedicated member of our team
and this award is duly deserved. His passion and
knowledge for cruise is exceptional and he shares
this willingly with all our team.”
The atmosphere at the Park Plaza in London was
buzzing and as the anticipation mounted into the
night, the announcement that Baldwins Travel had
been named Travel Agent of the Year for London
and the South East for the 12th year running was
met with rapturous applause.
As the awards ceremony neared a close, it was then
unveiled that Baldwins Travel had also been awarded
the National High Street Agency of the Year award
for the second year running – and for the fourth
time since 2014. For the first time, all of the team
members joined the chairman and directors on stage
for a celebratory photo call.
STREET FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE CONFIRMED TO ARRIVE AT
ROYAL VICTORIA PLACE THIS SUMMER
Royal Victoria Place in Tunbridge
Wells has confirmed it is set to open
a new street food and entertainment
market this summer. Central Market,
created by Joan Ferras, will take over
the Ely Court area of the shopping
centre to offer locals an exciting dining,
cinema and live music experience in
Tunbridge Wells.
With works due to get underway
immediately, the market is scheduled
to open to the public later this summer.
Once opened, a whole host of
upmarket street food pop-ups will be
on offer, including Wok and Sushi,
serving a range of authentic Japanese
dishes, The Argentinian Grill, which
specialises in smoked meats and
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South American-inspired sides,
and The Fish Grill, cooking up fresh
seafood dishes daily.
An artisan dessert pop-up and
boutique ice cream shop, Rolling on
Ice, will also take up residency in
Central Market, with many more
vendors set to be confirmed ahead of
the opening. Coupled with the dining
offerings, a fully licensed bar will be
open alongside a specialist cheese and
wine cellar.
Royal Victoria Place’s Central Market
also plans to host weekly live music
nights along with a pop-up luxury
cinema that will also be situated within
Ely Court.