Danny Paines joins Global Travel Collection UK as Sales Manager, aiming to expand business and attract independent travel advisors amidst a market shift.
Global Travel Collection UK (GTC UK) appoints Danny Paines as its new Sales Manager. Paines brings 11 years of experience in operations and sales in the travel industry and joins GTC UK, having worked extensively with clients across the UK, US and EU in his previous roles.
In his new position, Paines will work alongside Andy Hampshaw, Senior Manager of Revenue Development, to secure new revenue opportunities and expand GTC UK’s business. His primary focus will be on securing new corporate accounts and attracting a selection of new independent travel advisors seeking to join GTC UK.
“I’m honoured to join the team at such an exciting time. There is a real shift in the UK market, where corporate agents are looking to set up their own businesses to independently offer high-level services to corporates. I look forward to working with GTC UK’s independent consultants to provide their corporate clients with a personalised, high-touch service model,” said Paines.
Francesca Mendola, Vice President of GTC UK, commented, “We are pleased to welcome Danny to the team. He is joining us at a pivotal moment of growth for our business, and his expertise is a great fit. Our investment in Danny shows our commitment to supporting the business growth of our independent consultants, as well as bringing new independent advisors into the GTC family.”
Global Travel Collection (GTC), a division of Internova Travel Group, unites a collection of luxury brands. Headquartered in New York, the UK division of GTC is based in the heart of London between Leicester Square and Covent Garden. Our independent travel advisors service clients across leisure, corporate and entertainment sectors. Through strong connections and as a leader in the travel industry, GTC ensures clients have the best advice and selection of luxury destinations around the world by providing first-class support for their network of over 100 independent advisors across the UK and approximately 1,300 globally. GTC’s combined global reach and leverage translate into value, recognition and preferential treatment for its world traveller clients.