Brad Bennetts to join APT as sales and business development head

Brad Bennetts is the head of sales and business development at easyJet.

Jessica Shelton-Agar, who was with the brand for 10 years, left in January to go to the Middle East.

Bennetts will lead the sales department, which has three business development managers, and drive growth for the river cruise, small ship cruising and touring products of the Travelmarvel brands.

He has been the head of distribution at easyJet Holidays for the past two years.

As we enter a new era of trade sales, Brad's extensive knowledge of the UK travel industry and his genuine commitment to agents make him the perfect choice to lead.

Trade sales account for 75% of our current business and we can't think of anyone better to look after our travel agent partners.

Brad will oversee and develop our valued trade partnerships, as well as help agents to understand what the difference is.

He will make sure that we continue to deliver the best quality and value proposition in the market.

Bennetts said: "Though I have loved my time with easyJet holidays, and it was an honour to have been a part of the journey as they launched to the trade in August 2020, it's time for me to embark on a new chapter."

I am committed to ensuring that the brands continue to lead the market in Asian and European river cruising by driving awareness of the seven new ships that are launching this season.

The team and I will work hard with our partners to define Travelmarvel as the brands to cruise and tour this year.