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Accessible holiday specialist names new CEO as founder steps back

Operators
James Chapple
18 January 2024

Birmingham-based accessible holiday specialist Enable Holidays has named its new chief executive.

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Ben Kirby has been named Enable Holidays chief executive

Ben Kirby, who joined the firm in 2017 from FCM Travel Solutions, has been promoted to the top role.


Prior to taking up his new position, Kirby steered the brand – launched in 2004 by Lynne Kirby – through the pandemic in his role as general manager.


He will oversee a business that now offers more than 500 accessible holiday options across 50-plus destinations, ranging from Jersey to the Far East.


Kirby said he was excited to drive Enable’s efforts to open up more of the world to travellers with specific needs, with regards to facilities and services.