JF's managing director Fielding told TTG how Northcoast Travel, which has been operating in Portrush for more than 25 years, had been on his radar for a long time.
“I grew up a few miles away from the shop, so I’ve known about Northcoast since I was a boy,” he explained. “I’ve wanted to own it since I started my business, which would have been in my mid-20s.”
The sale was finalised earlier this month, although the two businesses had been in negotiations since September, according to Fielding. The newly-acquired shop currently has three staff, including previous owner Jenny Elliot, who is staying on part-time as an agent.
