TTC’s Mike Ness has passed away
Mike Ness, the former CEO of the The Travel Corporation has passed away.
He had held several executive roles within TTC, including managing director of Trafalgar and CEO of TTC – a position from which he retired in late 2010. He remained a director of TTC until he passed away.
"I am extremely saddened to advise of the passing of our dear friend and esteemed colleague, Mike Ness, who was a mainstay of the travel industry," said Stanley Tollman, founder & chairman of TTC.
"His drive, tenacity and vision for the company throughout our five decades of working together were a vital component in creating the success that TTC is today. Mike was a wonderful friend and a revered business associate, whom we will all deeply miss. Our heartfelt thoughts are with Mike’s family at this incredibly difficult time."
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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