The public sector-focused travel management company has signed for 6,500 sq ft at Castleforge’s Manchester office building.
Diversity Travel specialises in public sector, academic and non-profit organisations, and has sought to upgrade its workspace with a move to Linley House, a mainstay of the Manchester office market that has undergone refurbishment over the last two years.
Owner Castleforge has introduced a new ground-floor business lounge and cafe, improved cycle facilities, and upgraded meeting spaces. The building also now houses a Clockwise serviced office base.
JLL and Sixteen Real Estate are joint agents on the building. Workplace advisor LEVEL advised the occupier on the deal.
Christopher Airey, chief executive at Diversity Travel, said: “We’re really pleased to have found a new home for our UK team in Linley House. The flexibility and amenities available were key in our decision, as was the high environmental performance of the building, and we’re grateful for LEVEL Workspace and JLL for their support in securing the space.
“This move provides us with the ideal setting to continue delivering exceptional service to our customers, whilst supporting our growth across the UK, Europe and the United States.”
James Devaney, senior director at JLL said: “It’s been a pleasure to advise Castleforge and work with LEVEL Workspace and Diversity Travel to find them a new home. They do important work in the charity and academic sectors, so finding them the right space was key to enabling them to continue to do just that and evolve.
“Linley House is a great fit – high-quality, flexible, and providing extensive onsite amenity to support their growth. Castleforge have created an excellent offer at Linley House and Diversity Travel are welcome addition to the existing occupier community.”
Castleforge bought the Dickinson Street building, off Portland Street. in 2020 from Patrizia.
Joe Averill, managing director of LEVEL, said: “We’re proud to have supported Diversity Travel in securing their new workspace at Linley House. The building’s top-tier amenities and central location made it a perfect fit for their evolving business needs.
“This move reflects Diversity Travel’s continued growth and commitment to providing an exceptional environment for their team and clients alike.”
