@martinezalcock
Martin Alcock
director,
Travel Trade Consultancy
Considered by many to be an oracle when it comes to travel regulation. Despite this he’s funny too.
Most likely to tweet about: Financial news sprinkled with banter
Sample tweet: “They’re playing Celine Dion My Heart Will Go On over the tannoy. That can’t be good luck! #harmonyoftheseas”
Tweets 1,051 Followers 332
@Sarahbeachcom
Sarah Archer
UK sales manager,
Beachcomber Tours
Hilarious running commentary on BBC Radio 4’s The Archers, interspersed with good causes and envy-inducing destination shots.
Most likely to tweet about: The Archers
Sample tweet: “Strange to wake up this morning in my house rather than my caravan. 1st weekend in 5 weeks I’ve not been away in it. There’s always the drive…”
Tweets 15.5k Followers 2,136
@gbalmy
Graham Balmforth
national sales manager,
SuperBreak
All-round lovely chap Graham comes across as such on his Twitter feed. Also a big fan of #TeamGB.
Most likely to tweet about: Wholesome pictures from his adventures
Sample tweet: “If we’re struggling against Iceland... How the hell will we cope against Aldi or Lidl in the next round? #EURO2016”
Tweets 2,938 Followers 878
@kathrynbeadle
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Kathryn Beadle
managing director,
Uniworld
The Twitter queen of river cruise, her musings focus on insightful commentary on the industry as well as amusing, and sometimes irate, observations anout the failings of Southern Rail.
Most likely to tweet about: Cruising, train delays
Sample tweet: “My waitress who is at the most 22 years-old keeps calling me ‘darling’. There is friendly and there is over familiar! #SOS-training”
Tweets 1,472 Followers 606
@clairebrig
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Claire Brighton
senior commercial manager,
Advantage Travel Centres
Big fan of cruising and wildlife (not necessarily together), it’s hard to miss Brighton on Twitter if you tend to follow travel-types.
Most likely to tweet about: The places and people she encounters
Sample tweet: “On Carnival Vista there’s no waiting for a barman – you can pour your own pint! #vistavip”
Tweets 2,811 Followers 758
@hugoburge
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Hugo Burge
chief executive,
Momondo Group
Offering inspirational thoughts and his expertise in technology, Momondo’s boss is a good one to follow for those wanting insight into the latest tech ideas.
Most likely to tweet about: Innovation
Sample tweet: “Businesses should rejoice when things get tough, that’s when there’s real opportunity”
Tweets 3,268 Followers 2,667
@travelchief
Dom Carrick
business development manager,
If Only...
Featuring glimpses of his life on the road, the Travel Chief likes to entertain his followers with pictures of various town-centres across the British isles.
Most likely to tweet about: Rugby
Sample tweet: “Fantastic news that @jet2tweets will be flying from @bhx_official next year. Makes my folks’ place in Tavira even more accessible! #weekender”
Tweets 6,085 Followers 1,067
@darrington_a
Amanda Darrington
sales director,
Funway Holidays
She might have joined Funway, but that doesn’t stop Kuoni’s former head of sales engaging in some good old-fashioned bants with her old boss @degsycom. Also likes to tweet about all things travel. A lot.
Most likely to tweet about: Lovely trips
Sample tweet: “In #Derbyshire having a total geek day talking all things aircraft. With Rolls Royce and Airbus engineers. British engineering at its best!!”
Tweets 2,540 Followers 1,247
@RichardDixon66
Richard Dixon
director,
Holidaysplease
Possibly the most enthusiastic man in travel. Passionate about current affairs, but also sports – namely the Olympics and running.
Most likely to tweet about: “Trundling along the canal”
Sample tweet: “What better way is there to get to know daughter’s new boyfriend than hanging his smalls out to dry...”
Tweets 11.5K Followers 1,420
@AndyFreethT2
Andy Freeth
managing director,
Travel 2 and Gold Medal
An industry heavyweight, Freeth has been on a social media mission and gained more than 500 followers since he made the Top 25 list last year.
Most likely to tweet about: The ridiculous things he hears other people saying
Sample tweet: “What age do we start wearing Speedos again? We stopped around 12ish but when do we get them back on?”
Tweets 9,672 Followers 2,506
@LGJHX
Lindsay Garvey-Jones
national partnerships manager,
Holiday Extras
Often first to tweet conference news (after @ttgmedia of course) and other travel gatherings as she travels around the UK visiting agents. Passionate about equality, especially all things LGBT.
Most likely to tweet about: Her adventures
Sample tweet: “Love our #capitalcity #London #LDN whizzy busy day #business #womeninbusiness #lovemyjob.”
Tweets 9,031 Followers 2,631
@NicholasHardi13
Nicholas Harding-McKay
managing director,
Travel Designers
Particularly vocal about customer service, he pulls no punches when it comes to voicing his opinions. Hotels, restaurants and tour operators are his victims.
Most likely to tweet about: Injustice, praise for his team, pictures of cocktails
Sample tweet: “Right I’ve got a master plan to make England great again – let the Welsh run our sport and the Scottish run our politics – problems solved.”
Tweets 1,738 Followers 394
@hurrymurray
Murray Harrold
business travel agent
Acid-tongued and incensed about almost everything, HurryMurray offers passionate – and often amusing – opinions about the many things that wind him up in life.
Most likely to tweet about: Anything and everything that annoys him
Sample tweet: “I mean, travel techys have gone a long way to feckin’ up our industry… why can’t they just get interested in washing machines or something?”
Tweets 50.4K Followers 1,628
@gileshawke
Giles Hawke
chief executive,
Cosmos Tours
New fan of river cruising, but more likely to be found tweeting about sport, the Olympics, sport, and er, more sport.
Most likely to tweet about: Cycling and all things cruise
Sample tweet: “It strikes me that the tie may be the most pointless item of male clothing invented!”
Tweets 4,925 Followers 1,562
@HelenDHays
Helen Hays
digital marketing executive,
Hays Travel
Always first with the puns, Hays also likes to encourage us to follow the advice of er, “Uncle Kracker”… (“follow me and everything is all right!).
Most likely to tweet about: Politics and Sunderland
Sample tweet: “My opinion on #Brexit is the same as what I say when I run a raffle: You’ve got to be #IN it to win it!”
Tweets 1,549 Followers 548
@NickHughesAW
Nick Hughes
sales and marketing director,
Attraction World
Big advocate of positive thinking, this red-headed Aston Villa FC fanatic likes to keep his followers smiling with optimistic tweets.
Most likely to tweet about: Pictures, lots of pictures
Sample tweet: “Mornin yow lot....cuppa tay, any shugars?”
Tweets 5,199 Followers 1,984
@erinlaurawalsh
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Erin Johnson
marketing director,
Carnival Cruise Line
A “never knowingly underdressed” marketing aficionado, Erin likes to offer her followers fashion updates as well as foodie tips and anecdotes about her sons.
Most likely to tweet about: Her two boys
Sample tweet: “Travelling outfit. Cropped kick flare khakis and mules. Easy.”
Tweets 12.7K Followers 1,330
@Degsycom
Derek Jones
managing director,
Kuoni UK
The travel boss who is not afraid to speak his mind, Jones has made the list for the fifth year running. His “bants” has not gone unnoticed by others – he’s accrued 471 followers in the past year.
Most likely to tweet about: Price parity, politics and being agent friendly
Sample tweet: “OMG! I’ve just realised that @NickHughesAW and @BruceMartin are *different people*!”
Tweets 11.8K Followers 3,624
@conferencekitti
Conference Kittie
anonymous
This self-proclaimed reality TV Z-lister will be sure to brighten your day with industry gossip and Celebrity Big Brother commentary. An essential follow.
Most likely to tweet about: Selfies, cute animals, beauty, supporting travel agents
Sample tweet: “Sun’s shining & legs are out! The perfect day to receive 8 emails about #christmas parties!!! Jog On Santa!!”
Tweets 4,039 Followers 4,330
@BruceMartin
Bruce Martin
managing director,
Ginger Juice
Mr Travel Gossip has a penchant for Pokemon Go as well as all things tech.
Most likely to tweet about: Pictures from his work visits and the Pokemon he’s encountered there
Sample tweet: “Been playing #pokemongo. Kids love it, they are demanding to go for a long walk! Awful app though, keeps crashing.”
Tweets 17.5K Followers 4,793
@Paul_Melinis
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Paul Melinis
director of sales,
Insight Vacations
Huge lover of man’s best friend, Melinis can mostly be found tweeting #MondayDog pictures to keep followers upbeat post-weekend.
Most likely to tweet about: Pictures of agents and his trips around the country
Sample tweet: “Today’s #Mondaydog appears for a second week in a row due to popular demand #brightonbeach #dogs #dogsoftwitter”
Tweets 1,136 Followers 595
@GlobalRichards
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Cherie Richards
commercial director,
Global Travel Group
Largely known recently for her untiring, unashamed – and brilliant – attempts to get Gary Barlow to “Sharon’s 40th”. Sadly he was on holiday.
Most likely to tweet about: Sharon and Gary, Formula 1
Sample tweet: “The celebrations have commenced – happy 40th birthday Sharon - from all the girls and boys. See you soon @GaryBarlow”
Tweets 11.8K Followers 1,200
@TCEmmaSavage
Emma Savage
Travel Counsellor
Uses Twitter like a marketing weapon, offering expert insight about the travel sector and comments on customer service.
Most likely to tweet about: Destinations
Sample tweet: “‘Late deals’ are a thing of the past my Twitter friends. Believe me, you’re better off booking ahead.”
Tweets 28.3K Followers 2,875
@LuxuryTravelled
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Ashley Quint
holiday designer,
TravelTime World
Self-confessed aviation expert, this luxury specialist likes to inform followers of the latest in the world of planes and airports.
Most likely to tweet about: Planes, the Olympics, planes, airports and more planes
Sample tweet: “The problem is when you have had Champagne, Cava just isn’t the same.”
Tweets 12k Followers 1,351
@brianryoung
Brian Young
managing director,
G Adventures EMEA
Big fan of tweeting about the sweeter side of life – barbeques, Pimm’s and football – the G Adventures boss is also not afraid to air frustrations about the (lack of) train services.
Most likely to tweet about: The failures of Britain’s train companies
Sample tweet: “It’s like a scene out of Breaking Bad in the kitchen. Pops sorting his tabs.”
Tweets 5,596 Followers 878
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