An advisory board of nine senior leaders across a range of sectors is being consulted on plans for the event, taking place this year on 30 September at Magazine London, with the first meeting held last month.
TTG Media CEO Daniel Pearce said: “As we launch The Travel Industry Awards by TTG, we want to ensure that we listen to the industry, take their opinions onboard and create an event that resonates with them.
“The Travel Industry Awards by TTG looks to give companies and individuals the chance to re-establish their brands as among the most trusted in travel with both the industry and consumers, and we want to ensure the industry is with us on that journey.”
Advisory board member Claire Stirrup, director of sales at Celebrity Cruises, said: “The all-new Travel Industry awards is a fabulous initiative by TTG to recognise the amazing talent and expertise within the travel industry.
“If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that our industry is truly resilient, collaborative and supportive, so I’m excited to come together with my travel colleagues to celebrate the outstanding achievements and performance of the businesses and individuals within the holiday sector.”
Intrepid Travel’s managing director Zina Bencheikh is also on the board. She said: “I’m delighted to be part of the advisory board for the new Travel Industry Awards by TTG. After such a tough year for our sector, it’s more important than ever that we come together to celebrate our industry.
“We’re also excited to be sponsoring the High Street Agent of the Year award. Agents have worked relentlessly to support their customers and colleagues during the pandemic, and we can’t wait to recognise their achievements.”
The advisory board members are:
- Zina Bencheikh, managing director EMEA, Intrepid Travel
- Brad Bennetts, head of distribution, easyJet Holidays
- Debbie Flynn, managing partner & global travel practice leader, Finn Partners
- Lee Haslett, vice-president of global sales, Virgin Atlantic
- Nick Hughes, sales director, tour operations – B2B Europe at Dnata
- Martin Johnson, director & co-founder, Latin Routes & Polar Routes
- James Lewis, head of partnerships, Holiday Extras
- Claire Stirrup, director of sales UK & Ireland, Celebrity Cruises
- Tolene Van Der Merwe, director UK & Ireland, Malta Tourism Authority
See information about the advisory board members here
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