ITC Travel Group names new chief
Phil Aird-Mash is to join ITC Travel Group as chief executive in January 2020.
Its former chief, Mal Barritt, left to join Traveltek as CEO in the summer.
ITC said the appointment is the latest in a series of steps to further strengthen and transform the group following NorthEdge Capital’s investment in 2016.
Aird-Mash has previously held senior leadership positions in the travel industry, including CEO of Thomas Cook’s Independent businesses, UK and deputy group chief executive of XL, managing director at MyTravel and most recently CEO and chairman of ACC Aviation Group.
"This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join an outstanding business and talented team who are committed to delivering exceptional service and experiences" said Aird-Mash.
"I look forward to working with them to deliver the group’s ambitious growth plan".
Headquartered in Chester, with offices in London, Bristol, Harrogate and Preston, ITC’s tour operating brands include Inspiring Travel Company, Regent Holidays, Rainbow Tours and sports specialist, Spectate.
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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