Two iconic travel agencies in Nanaimo have merged. Nanaimo Travel (est. 1953) and Around The World Travel (est. 1959) have merged to form the largest and longest established independent travel agency in Nanaimo. The combined entity will operate under the Around The World Travel banner and is centrally located in downtown Nanaimo. Owner, Nazir Hirji, who is also owner of HB Travel Corporation in Vancouver, commented, “As booking online has become increasingly onerous and time-consuming, today’s travellers are reverting back to the seasoned travel agent who they can trust to plan their vacation or trip of a lifetime. With an established travel agency that has been around for almost 60 years and a combined team of very experienced travel professionals there is great opportunity in this resurgence. We are well positioned for it.” Pictured is the combined staff on the “new” agency.