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Moran returns to P&O as senior business manager
Ex-Advantage membership manager rejoins the line having previously worked for the company in a number of trade-facing roles
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The Wheelie Good Travel Company on being an accessible travel disrupter
Agency owner Jon Fletcher hopes to change attitudes towards accessible travel through his new venture, the Wheelie Good Travel Company. He talks to Abra Dunsby about his vision for the brand.
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Fam trip focus for Grenada's new sales manager

Edwards, who joined the GTA as their UK sales manager in June 2021, will host up to 20 travel agents and tour operators across a number of fam trips in 2022.
 
The GTA said Edward’s arrival "further reinforces" its commitment to the UK market as he takes a more "hands on" approach to engage with the trade with agent and operator training, meetings and representing the GTA at trade events.

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Laura Wilson to head up Fred Holidays' new Discover programme
Former CMV sales chief Wilson appointed sales and product manager for the brand’s newly-launched worldwide tour and package offering
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Fred Olsen appoints Michelle Tingley to new trade training role
The line’s brand training manager position was created to educate the trade on the small ship operator
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James Cole on what it takes to be an award-winning travel entrepreneur
Panache Cruises founder James Cole was named the John Hays Entrepreneur of the Year at The Travel Industry Awards by TTG last year. He talks to Abra Dunsby about making waves in the cruise industry.
Richards: 'We will get through this, and hopefully come out brighter the other side'
Not Just Travel confirms Cherie Richards departure
Decision comes as the homeworking agency’s recruitment arm, The Travel Franchise, saw a 200% increase in new members last month
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Exsus Travel expands trade team with new hire
Spencer Thomas will join the luxury tailor-made operator as a worldwide travel expert
Clockwise from top: Fiona Wilkins, Hannah Ramrachia, Kit Williams and Nicola Bedford
Where the heart is: meet the new homeworkers
With homeworking continuing to draw in new recruits, Abra Dunsby speaks to four travel professionals who joined companies during or just before the pandemic to hear their motivations.
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Ocean Holidays becomes accredited living wage employeer
Full-time staff will now earn a minimum of £23,000 a year
New measures are a 'first step' says BTA chief Clive Wratten (Credit: Amy Hirschi / Unsplash)
The Travel Foundation expands team with five new hires
The charity now has team members based in eight countries
Candidate numbers fell to lowest level in six months
New travel job vacancies reach two-year high
More new travel job vacancies were created in January 2022 than at any point in the last two years, according to new data
One mentor-mentee pairing discuss the benefits of a new mentoring scheme
The Male Allyship Network’s mentoring scheme engages senior male leaders in the conversation around gender equity in travel. Abra Dunsby speaks to one mentor and mentee to discover what both have learnt.
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'Travel is competing for limited talent – and it risks being left behind'
Patrick Richards explains why leaders in travel and tourism must find a return on investment in skills development
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Manchester Airport unveils new education centre to 'inspire' careers in aviation
The AeroZone facility will give school-aged children the chance to learn more about the airport and the job opportunities available in the industry
Flybe has laid off the majority of staff
Flybe pilots reportedly asked to abide by strict confidentiality rules
Pilots at the newly re-established carrier claim the restrictions are tighter than at other airlines, The Telegraph reports
Heathrow says it is ready to scale up its operations to meet demand as it returns
Heathrow launches summer recruitment drive
Vacancies are available across the network of companies that operate at the airport
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'Busiest January on record' fuels Blue Bay Travel recruitment drive
The Stoke-on-Trent-based operator is recruiting for 10 positions after a ’bumper month’ of bookings in January
Ambience will embark on its maiden voyage in April 2022
Ambassador Cruise Line bolsters executive management team
Matthias Seeger joins line as chief financial officer and Nick Hughes as chief operating officer, whole Phil Gardner comes onboard as chief commercial officer
Gardner will be responsible for guest proposition, sales, marketing and commercial planning
Phil Gardner joins Ambassador Cruise Line
Former Cook commercial chief will be responsible for guest proposition, sales, marketing and commercial planning, as well as digital and reservations centre interaction with guests and the trade
Charles-St. Jules will be responsible for the overall management of the SLTA
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority appoints new chief executive
Lorine Charles-St. Jules took up the role on Tuesday (1 February)
Botevyle will be responsible for acquiring, consulting and supporting customers in the UK
Sabre appoints new UK country director
Nisha Botevyle will take up the newly created role and will be responsible for acquiring, consulting and supporting customers in the UK
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Manchester airport to hold Jobs Fair to fill hundreds of roles
More than 500 jobs in security alone on offer at Manchester airport
'We have turned on each other and we must stop'
Travel salaries fall for first time since 2014
The average salary for someone working in the travel industry fell by 2.96% in 2021 compared to 2020