The Glasgow-based group plans to rebrand Private Villas as Villa Select, building on its near 40-year history and portfolio of private villas across Portugal, Spain, Greece, Croatia and Cyprus.

Brooklyn has also acquired the direct-sell Holiday Homes Direct brand. The deal represents Brooklyn’s second acquisition in Ireland following that of Killiney Travel earlier this year.

"This is great news for Irish travel agents as they will now be able to offer their client even wider selection villa holidays direct from Ireland," said Brooklyn. "Plus, Villa Select offer agent concessions and great booking incentives."

Brian Nevin, founder of Private Villas and Holiday Homes Direct, will join Villa Select’s senior management team to help develop the Irish market, working closely with the product development team to expand the brand’s selection of villas.

"This is a really exciting development for us as we continue to grow and strengthen our Irish presence," said Brooklyn chief executive Duncan Wilson.

"The team at Brooklyn Travel are thrilled to have Brian onboard. He is highly respected both at home and overseas and has an invaluable network which will no doubt contribute to the successful growth of our villa business.”

Nevin added: “I’m excited to be joining forces with Brooklyn Travel to offer an even wider range of villa holidays, direct from Ireland. Irish agents will now have access to an extensive portfolio of high-end villas from an award-winning provider."

Agents can register with Villa Select at villaselect.com or by emailing admin@villaselect.com.