A BUSINESS near Southampton has transformed its office reception into an airport business lounge to put clients in the holiday mood.

The idea comes from south coast photocopier specialist Canotec.

Managing director Steve Weir said: "It's a bit of fun that brings people and ideas together in a relaxed environment.

"It's also a chance for our staff to take on the glamorous roles of ground and flight crew while in an office."

Ringwood-based Canotec, which employs more than 30 people and has an annual turnover of £4m, has a client list including south coast legal firms Lester Aldridge and Osborne Clarke, retirement homes builder McCarthy & Stone and decoy countermeasures company Chemring.