He has been appointed an executive director at the Palatinate Group where he will work closely with senior managers from both companies.

He will assist in operations in all departments while working on specific strategic project.

Williamson joins the company with 30 years experience under his belt and senior roles in Cosmos, Monarch Travel Group and Thomas Cook.

Most recently he spent eight years at JAC travel, holding the role of chief executive for four years.

Williamson said: “I am very much looking forward to joining Ross, Andrew and the teams. The business has some very exciting plans, at various stages of development and execution.

"I hope to help accelerate the delivery of those and to help shape how the business needs to evolve to ensure it continues on the path that fulfils and exceeds its customers expectations.”

Co-founder and chief executive Ross Marshall added: “We are delighted to have Terry join us and bolster our board as we look to take the businesses into their the next phase of growth.

"We look forward to the many changes and improvements his experience is sure to instigate across both Your Golf Travel and Spabreaks.com.

"His vast experience and success in the travel sector will be a huge asset to our companies and both myself and my fellow co-founders look forward to working with him.”