After being made redundant by Thomas Cook in 2019, Darren Owen immediately put plans in motion to launch Snowdonia Travel in Colwyn Bay. Last week, Owen opened a second branch in Prestatyn, a seaside town which topped a list of best shopping destinations in Wales in April.
Both branches are staffed by former Cook colleagues, who previously worked under Owen during his 28-year career at the fallen travel giant. “I was one of the lucky ones who was made redundant so I decided to use my money to open a new shop," he told TTG.
