Feb 24, 2021 TWO former Co-op Travelmaker colleagues have signalled their confidence in the future of the travel industry by launching an independent agency called Travel by Design. Julie Law and Duncan Ashley (picture supplied by Liquid PR) (30283470) Duncan Ashley and Julie Law both worked for the company for several years before it closed its doors in January 2021. The pair decided to set up their own travel venture, which will offer continuity for customers who had preciously booked with Travelmaker. The new company is linked with Midcounties Co-operative Travel as a consortia member but will trade under its own name. The Channel Islands Co-operative Society has supported Travel by Design in setting up the business and ensuring the shop, located at 22 Colomberie, is ready to open.