Nicki Tempest-Mitchell joins ABTA Board of Directors
ABTA has appointed Nicki Tempest-Mitchell to the Board of Directors with immediate effect.
Nicki has been Managing Director of the Barrhead Travel Group since January 2025 and has over three decades’ experience across the UK travel industry, including roles at TUI, Royal Caribbean Group and Thomas Cook.
Barrhead Travel Group is Scotland’s largest independent travel group and one of the largest in the UK.
Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive Officer, ABTA said: “The ABTA Board comprises people from a range of ABTA members, alongside those with experience from outside the world of travel. Nicki’s deep experience in our sector means she will bring considerable expertise.”
Nicki Tempest-Mitchell added: “I am proud to join ABTA’s Board of Directors and to support an organisation that plays such a critical role in our industry. Developing talent, championing inclusion and maintaining the highest standards have been central to my career.”
“I really look forward to helping drive and support a thriving and resilient future for travel.”
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