First Choice, Holiday Hypermarket, and Holidays for Heroes, all part of the TUI Group, have relocated 80 staff to the 4,500 sq ft base in Six Centre Square.

The ‘Grade A’ office space will be used by the web development team, contact centre, and sales and marketing teams.From left, Laura Welby, Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke, Craig Duncan, Dominic Vanacore and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen   (Image: Chris Booth)

Six Centre Square was built by Ashall Projects after the Combined Authority invested £9.7 million in the four-storey project.

Middlesbrough Council also contributed £2 million from its £21.9 million Towns Fund from Central Government.

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “This is another boost to our efforts in Middlesbrough – and it’s great to see the First Choice teams committing to this modern new office in the heart of the town.(Image: Steve Brock)

“The decision to create Six Centre Square was a no-brainer – and this is another example of how our work has paid off.”

Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke added: “Six Centre Square has already proven a great success and I’m delighted that TUI has recognised Middlesbrough’s long-term potential.

“The move complements one of our key aims at Middlesbrough Council – to attract businesses, create jobs and build a successful and ambitious town.”(Image: Chris Booth)

Kevin Nelson, managing director of First Choice, said: “We’re proud to have had members of our First Choice business based in the North East for 22 years, and it was important to us that we maintained our Northern roots when looking for a new office space.

“Six Centre Square is a great fit for the team thanks to the modern facilities, central location and fantastic transport links.

“This new space will allow us to work collaboratively and flexibly, which aligns well with our ways of working here at First Choice.”

Insurance giant AXA UK moved into the office in 2023 with 500 staff at the 40,000 sq ft town centre base.