Fred Olsen Travel has appointed Emma Pine to the newly created position of business development manager for its Dorset and Hampshire-based shops.
Pine has nearly 20 years’ experience in the travel industry, beginning her career as cabin crew for Thomsonfly and more recently working as manager of agency support, online marketing and events for Prestige Holidays.
In her new role, Pine has been tasked with growing the business in six branches across Dorset and Hampshire through marketing and events, with a particular focus on the river and luxury cruising sectors.
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She will also support Paul Hardwick, who was recently promoted to head of retail, in looking for further expansion and recruitment opportunities across the south coast.
“Living on the south coast, I am aware of the great reputation that the Fred Olsen Travel agents’ team has among its clientele,” Pine said.
“Having worked with them myself from a tour operator point of view, I have experienced first-hand the professionalism and knowledge that they are renowned for.
“I am really excited to be joining this amazing team and look forward to helping grow the business.”
Hardwick added: “I am delighted to have been able to recruit someone with Emma’s experience in both the travel industry and event planning.
“She will be a huge asset to our retail branches in further developing their customer bases as well as to our operator partners in being able to deliver more events, marketing and interaction with consumers in this key area of the country.”