Michael Vinales hints at possible next move after leaving Olympic Holidays

Vinales said successfully guiding Olympic through the pandemic and recruiting a “fantastic” team were among his best and proudest achievements with the brand.

He added: “I’m happy. I’m looking for a new opportunity – it’s time for a change. I would like to stay in the travel industry. I enjoyed my time at Olympic Holidays thoroughly. My departure was very amicable.”

Vinales, who has more than 43 years’ travel industry experience, joined Olympic in November 2017 as director of sales and marketing before being promoted to managing director in January 2020. 

Olympic Holidays chair George Michalias hailed Vinales for “dedicated himself to leading the team with passion and commitment” and for his “invaluable contributions” in an email to staff announcing the move.  

The tour operator has confirmed a search to find Vinales’ replacement is under way.