vaile returns down under

FORMER Expedia.co.uk director of operations Dermot Halpin has been promoted to managing director of the on-line agency.

Halpin replaces James Vaile who has been promoted to vice president, Asia Pacific.

Australian-born Vaile, who has been with Expedia.co.uk since its launch in November 1998, will be based in Sydney. His new role will see him roll-out Expedia across the Asia Pacific region.

Commenting on his new role Halpin, who only joined the company in October last year, said: “Together with my talented team I hope to build on the amazing success story that James has created, and take Expedia to new heights.”