Travelsphere and Just You launch new agent advisory team

The team will enable agents to share feedback and collaborate with the brands on ways of working and trade engagement.

Three in-person meetings will be held in 2025, with 10 members forming the panel:

• Claire Boyle, business development manager, Barrhead Travel
• Darren Bien, head of sales & commercial, Designer Travel
• Liam East, sales & operations director, Millington Travel
• Laura Bigden, travel consultant/groups co-ordinator & solo club, Premier Travel
• Jodie Love, Travel Counsellors
• Georgina Why, touring commercial manager, Hays Travel
• Fiona Percy, senior commercial manager, TTNG
• Caroline Thorne, head of travel, East of England Co-op Travel
• Gina McRobbie, store manager, Love to Travel
• Tracy Clenshaw, head of commercial, Fred Olsen Travel

Claire Boyle, business development manager at Barrhead Travel, said: “With the rise in demand for adventure travel set to continue throughout 2025 and beyond, I’m excited to join the Expert Advisory Team. Collaboration and engagement are key and I’m looking forward to joining a team of talented professionals to share expertise and advice.”

Georgina Why, touring commercial manager at Hays Travel, said: "We have a fantastic partnership with both brands and I look forward to strengthening this further, while being a voice for our agents. Touring is an ever-growing sector and I am excited to see how we can work together and develop strategic plans for 2025 and beyond."

Rachel Mould, head of trade sales UK at Travelsphere and Just You, said: “Super charging our engagement with our trade partners is a key focus in 2025, and to do so it is vital that we work hand-in-hand with agents to maximise every opportunity. The Expert Advisory Team will ensure we are keeping our fingers on the pulse and providing the support that agents need.”