Newmarket Holidays hands trade lead Richard Forde expanded role

The escorted touring specialist said Forde’s role would now include a focus on creating and developing strategic partnerships to further the operator’s "ambitious plans for growth".

To support his promotion and the new partnerships focus, Newmarket is recruiting for a dedicated partnerships manager, a process Forde will lead.

"I’m delighted for this opportunity and to take on the next challenge at Newmarket Holidays," said Forde. "This is a competitive sector and we’re not standing still, with new partnerships and new product innovation at the heart of our strategy.

"I’m looking forward to further influencing the future direction of the company and working with our talented team to achieve our goals.”