Fred Olsen Travel has announced a significant appointment with Emma Pine taking on a new role.
- Emma Pine has been named Business Development Manager for Fred Olsen Travel’s Dorset and Hampshire shops.
- Pine will collaborate with six branches to enhance marketing, events, and brand-building initiatives.
- She is tasked with supporting retail director Paul Hardwick in expansion and recruitment efforts.
- Pine brings experience from Prestige Holidays, enriching Fred Olsen with her travel industry expertise.
Fred Olsen Travel has taken a pivotal step in bolstering its operational capabilities by appointing Emma Pine to the newly established role of Business Development Manager for its Dorset and Hampshire based shops. Her primary responsibilities will involve working closely with the six branches in this region to drive growth through strategic marketing, event planning, and brand-building opportunities. This move marks a significant shift in the company’s efforts to consolidate and expand its presence on the south coast.
In her new position, Pine will support the director of retail, Paul Hardwick, in exploring further avenues for expansion and recruitment. This collaboration aims to not only strengthen the existing branches but also to identify potential growth areas within the region, thus enhancing the company’s foothold in the competitive travel market.
Emma Pine joins Fred Olsen Travel with a robust background in the travel industry, having served as Agency Sales Manager and Event Planner at Prestige Holidays. Her experience in these roles equips her with the necessary skills to effectively engage with Fred Olsen Travel’s preferred partners and deliver tangible growth results. Her appointment is expected to be a significant boon to the company’s ambitions.
Paul Hardwick expressed his enthusiasm about Pine’s appointment, stating, ‘I am delighted to have been able to recruit someone with Emma’s experience in both the travel industry and event planning.’ Such endorsements underscore the confidence in Pine’s ability to augment the company’s operational success.
Remarking on her new role, Emma Pine shared her excitement, highlighting her familiarity with Fred Olsen’s esteemed reputation on the south coast. ‘Having worked with them myself from a tour operator point of view, I have experienced first-hand the professionalism and knowledge that they are renowned for. I am really excited to be joining this amazing team and look forward to helping grow the business.’ Her comments reflect a deep-seated commitment to leveraging her background to foster growth and innovation.
The appointment of Emma Pine signifies a forward-thinking approach in Fred Olsen Travel’s strategic growth on the south coast.
