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The Adventure People boss targets UK market with new trade-friendly tour operator

Tour operators
Harry Kemble
12 May 2026

The parent of The Adventure People has launched a new trade-friendly tour operator called The Holiday People with the aim of delivering “more personalised, flexible holidays”.

The Adventure People founder Chris Roche
Credit: Chris Roche

The Holiday People Founder Chris Roche said he will launch a recruitment drive to support the launch of the new brand in the coming months (Credit: Chris Roche)

The Holiday People will use the Atol licence of its parent company, World Adventures Group, which is licensed to carry nearly 1,500 people each year.

Chris Roche, Founder and Chief Executive for The Holiday People, told TTG he plans to grow the Atol licence in the coming months. 

Roche said: “Around 50% of The Adventure People’s business comes from outside the UK. The Holiday People is going to be a lot more UK-centric.”

Reuben Ward has been recruited from Ski World to fill the newly created role of Trade Development Manager.