ITC Travel Group appoints Haley Powell as trade partnership executive

ITC Travel Group has appointed Haley Powell as its new trade partnership executive for the north.

Powell previously worked for homeworking business The Travel Directors and will report directly into national trade partnership manager Gary Bates.

She will cover the north of England and will be tasked with improving trade relations for ITC’s brands Inspiring Travel, Regent Holidays, Rainbow Tours and Spectate.

Powell has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry as a range of companies, including Love Holidays, Broadway Travel Group and Monster Travel.

She replaces Vicky McGlynn, who has joined Constantinou Bros Hotels. The news follows the recent appointment of Suzanne Warren at ITC, who will representing the southern region.

Commenting on Powell’s appointment, Bates said: “This will be Haley’s first role ‘on the road’, so to speak, so we are very excited that she can bring her experience, ideas and expertise as a travel agent to her new position here at ITC.

"As always, we’re hyper-focused on our trade partnerships and we look forward to continuing to build strong relationships with our key accounts, as well as nurturing new business through our variety of showcases and special events.”

Powell said: “I’m really looking forward to building lasting client relationships on behalf of ITC. My background combines strong sales expertise with hands-on business management, and I love driving new relationships within our wonderful travel industry."