Jacqueline Dobson’s promotion marks a significant shift within Internova Travel Group’s leadership structure.
- As President of Barrhead Travel, Dobson will lead the leisure division of Internova, overseeing several US-based brands.
- Dobson remains committed to Barrhead Travel’s growth, maintaining its distinct culture and brand ethos.
- She brings over thirty years of experience in the travel industry to her new position.
- Internova’s CEO, J.D. O’Hara, has expressed strong confidence in Dobson’s capabilities.
Jacqueline Dobson has been promoted to a leadership position within Internova Travel Group, a notable move within the leisure travel industry. Currently serving as the President of Barrhead Travel, she is set to oversee the leisure division of Internova, which includes several US-based brands such as Andrew Harper, Cruise Specialists, CruCon Cruise Outlet, and Travel Leaders Vacation Center.
Dobson will continue her work from Barrhead’s headquarters in Glasgow, ensuring the seamless integration of her new responsibilities alongside her ongoing commitment to Barrhead Travel. Here, she has fostered a unique corporate culture that aligns with the agency’s ambition to expand its retail network and invest in its workforce. Dobson’s leadership aims to create synergies across business units, positioning Internova as a global leader in leisure travel expertise.
Reflecting on her expanded role, Dobson stated, “I feel very privileged to be taking on a newly expanded role with Internova Travel Group and I’m looking forward to working with some iconic US leisure businesses.” Her statement underscores her enthusiasm for her new responsibilities and her commitment to the broader goals of Internova.
Group CEO J.D. O’Hara lauded Dobson’s leadership qualities, noting that her vision has elevated Barrhead Travel to greater success while cultivating an impressive workplace culture. O’Hara expressed full confidence in Dobson’s ability to achieve even greater accomplishments within her expanded role.
Notably, Dobson’s achievements include being named Scotland’s Inspirational Woman of the Year in 2021. She currently holds prestigious roles as President of the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) and sits on the board of directors with the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, further testament to her leadership and influence in the travel industry.
Jacqueline Dobson’s expanded role at Internova Travel Group signals a promising direction for the company’s leadership in global leisure travel.
