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ABTA announces board changes
ABTA has announced board member changes with the election of Midcounties Co-op’s Alistair Rowland and the re-election of Cosmos’ Hugh Morgan.
Midcounties Co-op Travel group general manager Alistair Rowland will represent retailers with an annual turnover of over £ 20 million.
Rowland is taking over the position from his former boss at Co op Travel Mike Greenacre, who stepped down from the company after the merger with Thomas Cook .
Hugh Morgan of Cosmos Holidays Plc has been reappointed to the Board representing principal members with a turnover of over £50 million.
Alistair Rowland said: ‘I am delighted to be appointed to ABTA’s Board at such a time of continued change for the industry. Midcounties Co-op Travel represents the large independent sector well, particularly with the growth plans we have to become a significant force in distribution in the UK.
"I will work hard to promote the sector, particularly in the areas of education, commerciality and customer service."
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