Octopus appoints MD

OctopusTravel has appointed Gareth Gaston to the role of managing director.

He joins OctopusTravel from Ramada Jarvis Hotels, where he served as global head of distribution and ecommerce.

Before that he held senior roles with Hilton International, where, in his last role, his accountability included Hilton.com.

Based in London, Gaston will report to Kurt Ekert, chief operating officer of GTA by TravelporT.

By Bev Fearis