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Nicki Tempest-Mitchell Appointed to ABTA Board of Directors
THE ABTA Board of Directors has appointed Nicki Tempest-Mitchell, with immediate effect.
Nicki has been Managing Director of the Barrhead Travel Group since January 2025 and has over 36 years of experience across the UK travel industry, including roles at TUI, Royal Caribbean Group and Thomas Cook. Barrhead Travel Group is Scotland’s largest independent travel group and one of the largest in the UK as a whole. Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive Officer,
ABTA said “The ABTA Board comprises people from a range of ABTA members, alongside those with experience from outside the world of travel. Nicki’s deep experience in our sector means she will bring considerable expertise, as we continue to support our members in 2026 and beyond.” Nicki Tempest-Mitchell said “I am
proud to join ABTA’s Board of Directors and to
support an organisation that
plays such a critical role in our industry. Developing talent, championing inclusion and maintaining the highest standards have been central to my career, and I welcome the opportunity to bring that focus to ABTA. I really look forward to helping drive and support a thriving and resilient future for travel.”
February 2026
Sad Passing of Travel Industry Stalwart
THE team at Northern Ireland Travel News were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of well-known travel agent, Will Dunlop.
Will Dunlop started his career in the Belfast Telegraph, then moved to Bray Travel before starting his own travel agency, Dunlop Travel, growing to three branches across the region in Newtownards, Downpatrick.
Newcastle, and
A well-known and highly respected figure within the travel industry, Will Dunlop was inducted into the Northern Ireland Roll of Honour at the Northern Ireland Travel and Tourism Awards back in 2007. A legend within golfing circles in Newtownards, as past president and captain of Scrabo Golf Club, he was a regular amongst the travel golf society. Will Dunlop’s funeral was held
on
Monday 12th January 2025 at Christ Church, Carrowdore.
Our thoughts are with his entire family circle, including his two daughters Kerri-Lyn, Leah, and his five grand children at this sad time.
Popular Cruise Brands Make the Move to New Travel Agent Platform
HOLLAND America Line and Seabourn have enhanced their booking services by moving to the OneSource travel agent platform. OneSource is currently used by Holland America Line and Seabourn’s sister brands, P&O Cruises, Cunard and Princess Cruises. The platform offers array of sales tools and resources; this includes POLAR Online, FlightEase and Plain Sailing booking tools. Agents can also find destination guides, product planners and marketing toolkits on the platform. Speaking on the move, Karen Farndell, Associate Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for the UK and Ireland for Holland America Line, said: “Travel agent partners are at the heart
of everything we do, and moving onto OneSource is another clear step towards giving them a more seamless, efficient and rewarding experience. By streamlining our tools, training and resources, we’re making it easier than ever for agents to grow their Holland America Line business and deliver exceptional service to their customers.” Tom Andrews, Director of Sales UK & EMEA for Seabourn, said: “We are confident that the new and improved trade platform will improve how our travel advisor partners engage with Seabourn. Our aim is to provide an efficient, centralised hub that caters to our partners’ unique requirements, ultimately saving them time and equipping them with the best tools to thrive in their businesses.”
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