As a remote workforce, we maintain strong connections and a team-oriented approach underpinned by collaboration. This remote working approach enables us to recruit the best talent and expertise to maximise the positive impact and outcomes we strive for each day.
We foster a supportive and open working environment, valuing the positive impact of diversity amongst our people and the global travel community we operate in. We celebrate and value the contributions, skills, and knowledge of our colleagues and stakeholders, recognising that through diversity and inclusivity, we are stronger together.
Our SPIRIT values (Service-Centric, Purpose, Integrity, Reward and recognition, Innovation, and Teamwork) shape our working culture. We commit to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where personal connections, innovation, accountability, and trust drives us to deliver exceptional results for all of our stakeholders.
Chief Executive Officer, Advantage Travel Partnership
Julia is one of the UK Travel Industry’s pre-eminent leaders having led the Advantage Travel Partnership Group since April 2018 . During this time, she has transformed the business with vigour and energy to it becoming the UK’s leading commercial membership organisation for travel intermediaries who operate in both the leisure and global business travel environment, as well as a leading voice of the UK travel industry.
As a leading and prominent industry voice, Julia a regular media spokesperson, award winner and government advisor. In 2021, she founded the UK Outbound Lobbying Group, which aims to amplify the voice of the industry with government, ministers and policymakers. In June 2025 Julia was awarded with an OBE in the Kings Birthday Honours for her services to Business and Tourism.
Independent Non-Executive Chair
Steven is an experienced Board member and chairs several membership and private company boards.
His current directorships include Advantage Travel Partnership, Sedex Information Exchange Ltd, Wynnstay Plc and British Wrestling Association, responsible for developing community participation and Olympic athletes. His Executive career included Board positions at Marks & Spencer, MD of Waitrose and John Lewis Partnership.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Ian is an experienced Board member with strong strategic, commercial, and financial expertise in the travel sector, bringing over 20 years of experience driving results for large corporations, start-ups, and SMEs. He is passionate about delivering growth and increased value through long-term strategic planning and the quick evaluation of opportunities to maximise impact.
Ian’s wealth of experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer at Mercury Holidays, Non-Executive Director at Sunspot Tours and Planet Travel Holidays, and various leadership roles at Travel Republic, including Managing Director, Managing Director Commercial, and Finance Director. His earlier career featured positions as Finance Director at Thomson Airways and Island Cruises within TUI Travel PLC.
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