Nicki Tempest-Mitchell to join the ABTA Board of Directors
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dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 01/08/2026 - 11:22
The ABTA Board of Directors has appointed Nicki Tempest-Mitchell, with immediate effect.
Nicki has been Managing Director of the Barrhead Travel Group since January 2025 and has over 36 years of experience across the UK travel industry, including roles at TUI, Royal Caribbean Group and Thomas Cook. Barrhead Travel Group is Scotland’s largest independent travel group and one of the largest in the UK as a whole.
Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive Officer, ABTA said:
“The ABTA Board comprises people from a range of ABTA members, alongside those with experience from outside the world of travel. Nicki’s deep experience in our sector means she will bring considerable expertise, as we continue to support our members in 2026 and beyond.”
Nicki Tempest-Mitchell said:
“I am proud to join ABTA’s Board of Directors and to support an organisation that plays such a critical role in our industry. Developing talent, championing inclusion and maintaining the highest standards have been central to my career, and I welcome the opportunity to bring that focus to ABTA. I really look forward to helping drive and support a thriving and resilient future for travel.”
Notes to editors
ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. We’re the largest travel trade body, with over 4,300 travel brands in membership who have a combined annual UK turnover of over £40 billion. We work closely with our members to help raise and maintain standards and build a more sustainable travel industry, and provide travellers with advice, guidance and support.
Our members sign up to a code of conduct and commit to agreed service standards and fair trading. When you need clear travel information, and accurate and impartial advice relating to your trip, we’re here for you. When you book with an ABTA member, reliable advice comes as standard. This means that booking with our members brings peace of mind.
All this together means we help you travel with confidence. www.abta.com
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dhewitt@abta.co.uk Thu, 01/08/2026 - 11:22
The ABTA Board of Directors has appointed Nicki Tempest-Mitchell, with immediate effect.
Nicki has been Managing Director of the Barrhead Travel Group since January 2025 and has over 36 years of experience across the UK travel industry, including roles at TUI, Royal Caribbean Group and Thomas Cook. Barrhead Travel Group is Scotland’s largest independent travel group and one of the largest in the UK as a whole.
Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive Officer, ABTA said:
“The ABTA Board comprises people from a range of ABTA members, alongside those with experience from outside the world of travel. Nicki’s deep experience in our sector means she will bring considerable expertise, as we continue to support our members in 2026 and beyond.”
Nicki Tempest-Mitchell said:
“I am proud to join ABTA’s Board of Directors and to support an organisation that plays such a critical role in our industry. Developing talent, championing inclusion and maintaining the highest standards have been central to my career, and I welcome the opportunity to bring that focus to ABTA. I really look forward to helping drive and support a thriving and resilient future for travel.”
Notes to editors
ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. We’re the largest travel trade body, with over 4,300 travel brands in membership who have a combined annual UK turnover of over £40 billion. We work closely with our members to help raise and maintain standards and build a more sustainable travel industry, and provide travellers with advice, guidance and support.
Our members sign up to a code of conduct and commit to agreed service standards and fair trading. When you need clear travel information, and accurate and impartial advice relating to your trip, we’re here for you. When you book with an ABTA member, reliable advice comes as standard. This means that booking with our members brings peace of mind.
All this together means we help you travel with confidence. www.abta.com
Continue reading...
