Two new members join Aito Agents Panel 

Two new members have joined the Aito Agents Panel as the specialist travel association works on new initiatives for members.

 

Oli Dobbs, of Travel Gallery, and Holly Brown, from Inside Travel Group, will bringing “fresh expertise and energy” to the organisation.

 

The newly strengthened panel is already working on a number of initiatives designed to support, empower and connect travel agent and tour operator members. 

 

Enhanced training opportunities, new tools for business development to an events calendar are among the plans.

 

Aito Specialist Travel Agents chair Gemma Antrobus, welcoming the new panel members, said: “Both bring a wealth of experience from different corners of the travel industry, and their perspectives will be instrumental in shaping our strategy moving forward. 

 

“Their willingness to contribute at this level is hugely appreciated by all of us at Aito.”

 

She added: “The travel industry has faced considerable challenges in recent years, but we firmly believe in the resilience and importance of independent travel. 

 

“With a strong and committed panel, Aito is better equipped than ever to support our members through innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking initiatives.”

 

The other panel members are:

 

Ted Wake, Kirker Holidays - tour operator and deputy chair

Daniel Benians, Distinctive World Travel – operator

Shubhra Halliday, ANZCRO – operator

Sarah Turner, Audley Travel – operator

Mark Beattie, Off Broadway Travel – agent

Simon Oram, The Travel Shop – agent

Sandra Mutter, Andara Travel – agent

Scott Murray, Murray Travel – agent

Niall Douglas, Full Circle Travel – agent