November/December 2025
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Edward Byrne, CEO of Powder Byrne, to Join ABTA Board of Directors
EDWARD Byrne, CEO of PB International Travel Limited t/a Powder Byrne, will join the ABTA Board of Directors replacing Jamie Gardiner of Diverse World Ltd, whose term comes to an end at the ABTA AGM on 4 December.
Edward will hold the seat for ABTA members with annual Principal turnover of less than £50m. Daniele Broccoli will continue on the Board, being a member with Retail turnover of less than £20m. Nominations were invited for both positions. In both cases, they were the only nominations received and so there was no need to hold an election. Alistair Rowland, ABTA Chairman, said: “I am delighted to welcome Edward Byrne to the ABTA Board. His experience and expertise will prove invaluable as we continue to represent and develop strategies to best serve members.
“I am also very pleased to see that Daniele Broccoli will be continuing in his position on the Board. “I would also like to thank Jamie Gardiner who is stepping down from the Board, for his service and invaluable input during his time with us.” Edward Byrne said: “I am delighted to have been elected to ABTA’s Board of Directors and look forward to working alongside such respected colleagues. Together with them I am eager to support innovation, uphold the highest standards and continue ABTA’s vital role in representing our industry, supporting members
and confidence.”
Don Clarke Appointed Key Account Manager for Ireland by Popular European Hotel Group
DON Clarke of DCM Representation has been appointed
account manager for Ireland; this follows major e xpa ns io n confirmed by the Canary Islands’ hotel group. Spring Hotels, a major hotel group on the Spanish island of Tenerife, has welcomed mass growth after its acquisition of Mare Nostrum Group which
key
doubled its portfolio in size. This
a pp o intme n t hopes to increase awareness and bookings for the brand throughout its key markets, such as Ireland- the second biggest for the group. Don
a wealth of experience
the role with key relationships and knowledge of the Irish market.
brings to
Sad Passing of Well- Known Local Travel Agent
ALL at Northern Ireland Travel News are saddened to learn of the passing of Sheree Lindsay of Hays Travel Foyleside.
Sheree passed away on 27th October 2025 suddenly at home. Known as a bright and bubbly figure
within the travel community, Sheree was an active attender of our events, especially at the On Tour Roadshows in Derry/Londonderry as this was close to her home and workplace. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her, both within the industry and further afield. Sheree’s family have noted that donations, if desired, are
payable
to Diabetes UK NI and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors,Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.
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Tourism Australia Hosted Agents for a Night of Networking about all things Down Under!
TOURISM Australia invited NI agents to the Aussie Takeover event to hear all about Australia from a range of suppliers, including Destination New South Wales, Tourism Northern Territory, Australia
Tourism Commission,
South Visit
Victoria, Taronga Zoo, AAT Kings, and Sealink. Agents enjoyed an evening of face-to-face networking along with some delicious hospitality. Some agents walked away with some lucky prizes.
A bottle of Janz sparkling wine, Tasmania, courtesy of AAT Kings- Chloe Riley from Limavady Travel Goodie bag courtesy of Tourism Australia- Zayna Coomber from Hays Travel A box of chocolate courtesy of SeaLink- Jenna Hughes from Hays Travel Animal adoption pack with cuddly matching toy courtesy of Taronga Zoo- Caroline Dillion from Inteletravel A plant pot courtesy of Feel New Sydney- Damian Murphy from Terra Travel A goodie bag courtesy of Tourism Northern Territory- Megan Carlisle from Hays Travel
A goodie bag courtesy of Destination New South Wales -Fiona Dalzell from Travel Counsellors A one for all voucher courtesy of Visit Victoria – Aleisha Holland from Hays Travel
Massive congratulations to all the lucky winners!
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