Newmarket Holidays has appointed Hayley Morris as head of trade sales and partnerships, succeeding Richard Forde who is leaving the escorted tours operator to take a career break.
Morris has more than 24 years of industry experience, having previously held positions with Monarch Holidays, Thomas Cook, Saga Holidays and, most recently, as Titan Travel’s head of trade.
Titan Travel said it is recruiting a new head of trade after her decision to leave the business. She will remain in her role until October 11 and joins Newmarket Holidays on October 21.
In her new role, she will be responsible for Newmarket Holidays’ trade sales and partnership strategy, leading a team of account and partnership managers across the UK and playing an active role in supporting the escorted touring community.
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David Sharman, chief commercial officer, said: “We are delighted with this appointment. Hayley brings a wealth of industry experience and is a passionate advocate for escorted touring and the trade.
“We have an enthusiastic team of account managers and, with Hayley now part of this group, Newmarket Holidays is well placed to continue the momentum and growth we have achieved with our partners.
“The appointment reflects our ongoing commitment to the trade and is a chance to build on successes of recent years, inject fresh ideas into our plans to support the sector and bring even more new initiatives to entice customers to our brilliant partners.”
Morris said: “I’m thrilled to be joining such a leading travel brand. The company has some exciting plans for the future and I was enticed by the prospect of being able to influence and be a part of these developments.
“Product and technical innovations are at the heart of our future growth vision – watch this space!
“This is a business moving forward at pace and, with the support of an energetic and experienced team, I look forward to developing our trade relationships even further.
“I’ll be working closely with all our partners and agents across the UK to further support their needs to and maximise all the opportunities available to us.”