Sister brands Travelsphere and Just You have created an expert advisory team with 10 travel agents.
They will meet in person three times this year to help the escorted touring brands develop plans for 2025 and beyond.
The members are Claire Boyle, business development manager, Barrhead Travel; Darren Bien, head of sales and commercial, Designer Travell Liam East, sales and operations director, Millington Travel; Laura Bigden, travel consultant/groups co-ordinator and solo club, Premier Travel; Jodie Love, Travel Counsellors; Georgina Why, touring commercial manager, Hays Travel; Fiona Percy, senior commercial manager, The Travel Network Group; Caroline Thorne, head of travel, East of England Co-op Travel; Gina McRobbie, store manager, Love to Travel; and Tracy Clenshaw, head of commercial, Fred Olsen Travel.
Rachel Mould (pictured), head of trade sales UK at Travelsphere and Just You, said: “Super-charging our engagement with our trade partners is a key focus in 2025, and to do so it is vital that we work hand-in-hand with agents to maximise every opportunity.
“The expert advisory team will ensure we are keeping our fingers on the pulse and providing the support that agents need.”
Claire Boyle, business development manager at Barrhead Travel, said: “With the rise in demand for adventure travel set to continue throughout 2025 and beyond, I’m excited to join the team.
“Collaboration and engagement are key and I’m looking forward to joining a team of talented professionals to share expertise and advice.”
Georgina Why, touring commercial manager at Hays Travel, added: “We have a fantastic partnership with both brands and I look forward to strengthening this further, while being a voice for our agents.
“Touring is an ever-growing sector and I am excited to see how we can work together and develop strategic plans for 2025 and beyond.”