Travelsphere and Just You have established a travel agent-focused Expert Advisory Team.
This team will enable agents to share feedback and collaborate with the brands on trade engagement.
Three in-person meetings will be held in 2025, with 10 members forming the panel:
Claire Boyle, business development manager, Barrhead Travel
Darren Bien, head of sales & commercial, Designer Travel
Liam East, sales & operations director, Millington Travel
Laura Bigden, travel consultant/groups co-ordinator & solo club, Premier Travel
Jodie Love, Travel Counsellor
Georgina Why, touring commercial manager, Hays Travel
Fiona Percy, senior commercial manager, TTNG
Caroline Thorne, head of travel, East of England Co-op Travel
Gina McRobbie, store manager, Love to Travel
Tracy Clenshaw, head of commercial, Fred Olsen Travel
Claire Boyle, BDM at Barrhead Travel, said: “With the rise in demand for adventure travel, I’m excited to join the Expert Advisory Team. Collaboration and engagement are key.”
Georgina Why, touring commercial manager at Hays Travel, added: “We have a fantastic partnership with both brands and I look forward to strengthening this further, while being a voice for our agents.”
Rachel Mould, head of trade sales UK at Travelsphere and Just You, said: “Super charging our engagement with our trade partners is a key focus in 2025, and to do so it is vital that we work hand-in-hand with agents to maximise every opportunity.”
