Union Square Travel Agency Announces a New Name, The Travel Agency, and the Opening of a New Licensed Location: The Travel Agency Downtown Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (January 22, 2024) – PRESS RELEASE – Union Square Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store, renowned as the premier legal retailer in New York, is reaching a significant milestone as it announces its new and improved name, The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store, and the opening of a new licensed dispensary in Downtown Brooklyn.

The week of Jan. 22, The Travel Agency Downtown Brooklyn will open a bold and design-forward pop-up situated at 118-122 Flatbush Ave. The dispensary will operate out of the pop-up space while building out their permanent space next to the pop-up. 

The Travel Agency Downtown Brooklyn, owned by CAURD licensee GMDSS LLC, will operate with a community-centric ethos, actively supporting initiatives remedying the destructive impacts of the failed war on drugs. This underscores their unwavering commitment to fostering positive change within the neighborhoods it serves.

Much like the well-established dispensary The Travel Agency Union Square, The Travel Agency Downtown Brooklyn promises a curated selection of premium products, including flower, prerolls, vapes, concentrates, edibles, and infused beverages sourced from New York State’s top cultivators and producers. The store boasts a team of the state's most knowledgeable budtenders—each having undergone an intensive onboarding and training program in Cannabis 101—reflecting their commitment to elevate and enrich customer experiences.

Designed by the same creative team that designed The Travel Agency Union Square’s dispensary, The Travel Agency Downtown Brooklyn’s pop-up store promises a visual feast representative of the brand’s fun yet sophisticated approach to cannabis culture. 

Since The Travel Agency Union Square opened in February 2023, it has become the preferred destination for cannabis enthusiasts, garnering industry recognition and accolades. Notably, the brand proudly holds three Clio Awards for Retail Design, Brand Design, and Public Relations.

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Reflecting on the success, co-founder Paul Yau, expressed, “It’s been an amazing first year in the New York cannabis market, launching one of the first dispensaries and taking a leadership position in the industry. Arana and I believe in the growth of the legal cannabis market and are excited to work with other CAURD licensees to help them open and scale their businesses. We’re looking forward to The Travel Agency Downtown Brooklyn providing the same amazing customer experience that The Travel Agency brand is known for, and being a good neighbor to its friends in the community.”

Co-founder Arana Hankin-Biggers added, “We know there is just as much of an appetite for safe, tested and quality cannabis in Brooklyn as in Manhattan. We are excited to be able to continue to contribute to the growth of this exciting new industry, by creating more jobs, and helping to educate consumers about the value of shopping legal.”

Conveniently accessible via major subway lines and the LIRR’s Barclays Center stop at Atlantic Terminal, The Travel Agency Downtown Brooklyn is the closest legal adult-use cannabis destination to the Barclays Center and Downtown Brooklyn. The 4,800-square-foot permanent space, being designed by the award-winning architecture firm Leong Leong, will boast an optimized shopping experience with state-of-the-art POS stations, innovative design, and the best selection of legal cannabis in NYC. Delivery to Brooklyn will also be available.

The Travel Agency Downtown Brooklyn will welcome visitors seven days a week during its operating hours from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Sunday to Thursday) and 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. (Friday and Saturday). Payment is hassle-free, with credit, debit and cash accepted. Consumers can conveniently place orders via the store’s website (www.thetravelagency.co), or in person at 118-122 Flatbush Ave.