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Hotelplan director Steph Pritchard has died aged 57
Hotelplan UK product director Steph Pritchard has died of cancer at the age of 57.
Described by Hotelplan chief executive Paul Carter as ‘an inspirational role model’, Steph passed away on Sunday following a brief stay in hospital.
She had joined Hotelplan at the start of 2018 following roles with Citalia, Sovereign, First Choice and TUI.
Paul said she had continued to work from home until as late as last week, when her condition deteriorated.
Hotelplan intends to organise a memorial service in the future.
Linsey McNeill
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