Adrian Parkes to step down from GTMC

Thursday, 03 Apr, 2019 0

Adrian Parkes has announced he is to retire and will step down as chief executive of the GTMC this summer.

Parkes, who has held several key positions in travel, including with  bmi (British Midland Airways), Etihad Airways, and travel management company Portman (now a part of Clarity), took up the role of GTMC CEO in September 2017.

GTMC chairman Paul Allan said: "I am extremely proud and grateful for all that has been achieved during Adrian’s leadership of the GTMC.  

"Not least, he has been instrumental in shaping relations with both IATA and the leading European Travel Associations, as NDC becomes more and more a reality.

"Additionally, he has been the driving force behind the strides the GTMC has taken to future-proof the sector through various education initiatives. He will be leaving with our thanks and very best wishes

We have started the process to appoint the next GTMC CEO and we look forward to sharing news of the appointment in due course."



 

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Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.



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