-2.00 | -2.19%
20 June 2008
30 April 2008
Established in 1970 VFB Holidays pioneered the concept of self-catering holidays in rural France, now widely known as ‘gite’ holidays. Over the years the company has built its reputation for service, quality, reliability and innovation. This has been recognised by numerous awards over the past 20 years, which have helped the company retain its position as a leading French Specialist.
The original specialist business in the Travelzest portfolio, its range of holidays has developed beyond the original ‘gite’ concept and the company now offers six different holiday programmes, predominantly in France:
All accommodation is inspected regularly VFB’s own bilingual staff. This ensures that the company’s high standards are maintained and that sales staff are able to provide detailed information and advice to customers based upon their personal knowledge of VFB’s properties and their locations.
In its first full year as part of the Travelzest Group, VFB Holidays was transformed from breakeven to a profitable business, due in large part to the expansion of its product range and new marketing initiatives. Trading continues to be strong.
“It is amazing how much you can achieve in business if senior managers are given the right support and then allowed to get on with it. This is exactly what happens at Travelzest and VFB’s results since joining the group are the clearest evidence there can be that local management works best”
JONATHAN WHITE, Managing Director, VFB Holidays

Eurostar Awards
'Innovation Award'
VFB Short Breaks: 2007
Holiday Which? Biennial Readership
Survey
'Most Recommended Tour
Operator'
VFB placed 1st: 1999, 1993, 1991, 1987
VFB placed 2nd: 2005, 2003, 1997, 1995
& 1989
VFB placed 5th: 2001
VFB 'Best for France': Every survey 1987
to present.
Gloucestershire Business Awards
'Customer Service Award'
VFB placed 1st overall: 2007
The Guardian & Observer Travel Awards
'Best Travel Company'
VFB placed 2nd :
2000 & 1999
VFB placed 3rd : 2003, 2002 & 2001
'Best Short Break Specialist'
VFB placed 1st : 2000, 2001, 2002
VFB placed 2nd : 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
French Government Tourist Office
Awards
'Most Innovative Product'
VFB's Short Breaks: 1999
'Innovation Award'
VFB placed 2nd overall: 2007
France Magazine's
'Gold Travelauréat': 1997
French Ministry of Tourism
Gold Medal: 1991