EasyJet Holidays has strengthened its trade distribution team by appointing Jo Brookman and Dale Marriott, increasing the team to six members.
- Jo Brookman joins with 28 years of industry experience across major travel organisations, enhancing the team’s expertise.
- Dale Marriott brings two decades of experience, including roles as a travel agent and customer representative overseas.
- The company plans to host ‘Team Orange on Tour’ roadshows in key UK cities to engage with travel agents.
- These developments mark EasyJet Holidays’ strategic efforts to bolster support for their travel agent partners.
EasyJet Holidays has made a significant move to enhance its trade distribution capabilities by hiring two additional managers, Jo Brookman and Dale Marriott. Their addition brings the total number of trade distribution managers to six, underscoring the company’s commitment to strengthening its partnerships with travel agents.
Jo Brookman’s appointment is particularly noteworthy, given her extensive 28-year career with esteemed organisations such as Thomas Cook, Freedom Travel Group, and Club Med. Her vast experience is expected to add considerable value to the team, lending an authoritative insight into market trends and client needs.
Dale Marriott also joins the team with an impressive resume. With 20 years in the travel sector, his experiences range from working as a customer representative overseas to managing his own agency. Such varied expertise is set to enrich the team’s strategy in engaging with travel agents effectively.
The strategic initiatives include ‘Team Orange on Tour’ events, scheduled to take place in Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham. These roadshows are designed to foster closer relationships with travel agents, offering both support and exclusive incentives. The first event is slated for April 16 in Liverpool’s The Bierkeller, followed by Manchester’s event on April 17 and Birmingham’s on April 18.
Natasha Marson, head of trade distribution, expressed her enthusiasm about the new appointments, stating: “I am thrilled with the calibre and knowledge our new trade distribution managers hold – their length of service and experience speaks volumes.” She emphasized the company’s plans to further resource their team to support exciting events and trade-exclusive offers.
These strategic appointments and initiatives signal EasyJet Holidays’ commitment to reinforcing its trade relationships and support mechanisms.
