New head of travel trade for Bourne Leisure
Bourne Leisure has appointed Neil Davies as head of travel trade for its Butlins, Haven and Warner Leisure Hotels brands.
Taking on the role alongside his position as head of Haven commercial, he replaces Allan Lambert.
Before joining Haven 10 years ago, Davies worked for Airtours Holidays, Cresta Holidays, EuroSites Self-Drive and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
"There are some exciting plans in place and I’m keen to begin playing my part in the continued success of the brands and their excellent relationships with the trade," he said.
Bourne Leisure has also promoted Louise Tansey to national sales manager, reporting into Davies alongside Julie Dickin and Erman Housein.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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