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'There was a real buzz': Customers and suppliers flock to support Halstead Travel as agency opens first high street shop

High street
Harry Kemble
22 September 2025

Homeworker turned high street agent Arline Sloan has told TTG she nearly lost voice after a busy day celebrating with customers and tour operators at the weekend.

Halstead Travel owner Arline Sloan
Credit: Arline Sloan/ Halstead Travel

Halstead Travel owner Arline Sloan outside her Coggeshall shop (Credit: Arline Sloan/ Halstead Travel)

Halstead Travel owner Sloan has been working tirelessly for several months towards opening the shop in Coggeshall, which is about five miles from her home in Earls Colne in Essex.

“There was a real buzz at the shop on Saturday,” Sloan told TTG. “I couldn't believe it. I’m losing my voice. It’s a dream to be here in Coggeshall – I’ve got so many lovely messages which I’ve only had time to go through now. It was a lovely day. I didn't expect to be as busy as it was.”