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Involved Holidays
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Meet The Team

We're a small team united by a love of travel - whether that's on foot, by bike, or aboard a river cruise. What matters most: every holiday we sell, one of us has experienced first-hand, so you get honest advice, not guesswork.

70+
Years of travel experience
150,000+
Holidays booked
63
Countries walked
4.9/5
Guest rating
Walking in Brescia lakes view across the lake
70+
Years of travel experience, between twelve of us

The people behind your next holiday

Involved Holidays is an independently owned tour operator, specialising in group travel holidays in the UK and Europe. With over 50 years of experience in the travel industry, we're passionate about making sure our customers have an unforgettable experience, meeting like-minded people and making memories to last a lifetime. Our holidays offer the perfect combination of exploring and leisure time, so you can discover each destination at your own pace, with every trip led by friendly, experienced local guides who bring vast local knowledge and give you a genuine taste and insight into your chosen destination

Our detailed itineraries take you through stunning scenery, immerse you in local culture, and lead you off the beaten track to discover hidden gems. Whether you're travelling with family, friends, or on your own, Involved Holidays will make your journey as seamless as possible - with hassle-free local airport departures, knowledgeable guides, quality hotels, and excellent customer service every step of the way, from your first enquiry through to booking and beyond

Passion
Walkers and wanderers first, sellers second
Expertise
Guides, tour leaders and ex-airline crew
Service
One named contact from enquiry to homecoming
ABTA & ATOL protected Small groups, max 16 UK-based team
Our team

Say hello to the team

Give us a call and one of these friendly faces will answer.

Steve West

Founder & Managing Director

I've been in the travel industry for 28 years. My favourite destination we offer is Porto, and when it comes to food, I'll eat anything that smells and lives in the sea.…

Happy place Porto on Foot
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Richard Forde

Sales Director

I've been in the travel industry for 26 years, working in Sales. My favourite destination we offer is Mallorca, especially the areas close to the beach, port and woodlands, and the dish…

Happy place Walking in Mallorca
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Marc Tyrrell

Marketing Manager

I've spent nine years in the travel industry and now lead marketing at Involved Holidays. My favourite destination we offer is the Costa Blanca, and the dish I can't stop thinking about…

Happy place Walking in the Costa Blanca
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Gemma West

Aviation Manager

Hi, I’m Gemma, I’ve been with Involved Holidays for the last 3.5 years and can honestly say I love to coming to work! I used to be employed by Travelsphere, in their…

Happy place Walking In Lake Maggiore
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Lexie Hill

Finance Manager

I’m the Finance Manager at Involved Holidays, looking after the day to day finances while also helping the business plan for and achieve its future growth. I’ve always been fascinated by the…

Happy place Veneto – Trails and Rails
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Hayley Sumner

Operations Executive

I've been in the travel industry for 10 years, working in Operations. My favourite destination we offer is Albania, which offers so much, from cultural city experiences to stunning coastal and mountain…

Happy place Walking in the Beautiful Balkans
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Gareth Cary

Senior Web Developer

I joined Involved Holidays this year as a Senior Full Stack Developer, bringing with me around 10 years of experience working in web development. I’m really excited to be part of the…

Happy place Walking in Sicily
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Emily Dixon

Aviation & Customer Services

I've been in the travel industry for a year and a half, working in Aviation and Customer Services. My favourite destination we offer is Catalonia, but my favourite dish is tocană de…

Happy place Catalonia – Trails and Rails
View profile — Emily Dixon

Darcey Clarkson

Social Media and Marketing Apprentice

I've been in the travel industry for a year, working on social media and content creation. My favourite destination we offer is Poland, and the food I can't get enough of is…

Happy place Walking in Poland
View profile — Darcey Clarkson
Founder & Managing Director

Steve West

I've been in the travel industry for 28 years. My favourite destination we offer is Porto, and when it comes to food, I'll eat anything and love encouraging the team to try the local cuisine - food is such a huge part of any great holiday

I love giving people the opportunity to travel and explore the more authentic side of their holiday destination, rather than just the touristy hotspots, and I enjoy setting up holidays and sharing experiences with our guests. My top travel tips are practical ones: always make sure you've got your passport, and if you can, take the early flight, as you're less likely to get delayed.

“Outside of work, I'm a Leicester City season ticket holder and love all sport.”

Steve West · Founder
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No call centres, no scripts - just real people. Drop us a line and the person who knows that corner of the world best will get back to you, usually the same day.

Lines open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · ABTA member · ATOL protected

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