Audley adds to its on-the-road trade team

Audley Travel has recruited Lisa Burton to take up the new role of business development manager for the north.

Burton, previously BDM for Explore Worldwide, started in the role earlier this month and is supporting  agents in the north, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

Her remit is to strengthen existing agent partnerships and forge new relationships. Both retail agents and homeworkers will be able to work with Burton on marketing, events and product training.

Her appointment follows the promotion of Greg Thurston to the new role of head of trade sales in January. 

He said: “Our travel agent partners are incredibly important to us, and I am delighted that we have been able to expand the team with Lisa as a dedicated support for the north, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

“Lisa will work closely with myself and Sarah Turner, who manages agent relationships in the south of the UK, to ensure we provide support and continue to build strong relationships with travel agents regardless of their location.

“Lisa’s passion for experiential travel and strong reputation with agents in the north will enable Audley to foster even closer working partnerships, with Lisa using her contacts and expertise to help more agents discover our unique brand of tailor-made travel.”