UKinbound reveals new board

UKinbound has announced its new board of directors who will take up their positions at the association’s AGM in February for the next three years.

The association’s Chairman James Aitken, who is Managing Director of Cashel Travel, has been re-elected and will serve a further term.

The incoming board members are:

Accommodation

* Chris Ball, Business Development Manager, glh Hotels
* Rachel Tooley, Head of Leisure Sales, Jurys Inn Group
Attractions
* Jennifer Cormack, Sales and Marketing Director Windermere Lake Cruises
* Diane Glover, Marketing Manager The Beatles Story
* Luke Reilly, Head of Trade Sales The View from The Shard

Destinations

* Kathryn Davis, Head of Tourism at Destination Bristol and interim CEO at Visit Bath
* Helen Peters, CEO Shakespeare’s England
Service Providers
* Helena Beard, MD China Travel Outbound
* Kelly Strong, MD Strong Recruitment
* Rob Way, Sales Director Think Travel

Tour Operators

* Lana Bennett, CEO Tours International
* Rebecca Brooks, MD Abbey Tours
* Andrew Guthrie, Director of Contracting and Operations JacTravel
* Alexis Peppis, Regional Manager – UK & Ireland, Tiqets

CEO Joss Croft, above, said: "Our new board represents the breadth and depth of the UK’s inbound tourism industry and I look forward to welcoming the new and re-elected executives and Chairman in February next year. 2021 represents both challenges and opportunities for our industry, and I am confident that together we will continue the efficient running of the association, on behalf of our members.

"I would like to thank the outgoing board for all their hard work and commitment to UKinbound, especially during 2020 which has been a very challenging year for all."