Meet the Team - Johns Hobbs Hurrell

Say hi to John, our Head of Advantage Global Network! From building international connections, to representing the Business Development team around the world, get to know the face behind our global community.

John’s travel career kicked off in 1988 after leaving college with a qualification in Travel & Tourism, and he’s been part of the industry ever since! He started out at a small independent business travel agency, quickly getting to grips with travel operations before moving on to manage clients across sectors like retail fashion, finance and manufacturing. John then spent the next 18 years in various roles, which ultimately led him to Advantage!

In his role today, John is the Head of Advantage Global Network, making him the go-to for all things international. From supporting members outside the UK to navigating cultural differences in business travel, he plays a key role in building a connected global community and putting Advantage on the international map.

What John enjoys most is working with members, meeting new faces and uncovering new opportunities, as well as representing Advantage at international events and meetings around the world.

 John’s role has taken him far and wide across the globe, with some standout trips to San Diego, Ho Chi Minh City and Winnipeg, each for very different reasons. Winnipeg was the coldest place he’s ever experienced at -27 degrees, Ho Chi Minh City the busiest and buzziest, and San Diego for the weather and the overall vibe.

When he’s not talking travel, John can be found taking badminton extremely seriously (John is very competitive) or squeezing in a ski trip to the mountains whenever possible. You can also find him passionately cheering on Spurs from the stands, usually as if he’s part of the team.