Global travel wholesaler, GTA has appointed
John Taker to the new position of Vice President, Beach Sourcing.
John joins from Virgin Holidays, where he was Purchasing Director, after a career spanning nearly three decades working for a number of widely respected tour operators within the industry, including Airtours, Crystal and Cosmos Holidays. He has also held posts on several travel advisory boards including Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’sUK
John will continue to be based inLondon
“As our new Vice President for Beach Sourcing, John will take it a step further, applying his influence and vision to the work already done and use his insight into market trends to implement an ambitious purchasing strategy. He will help ensure that GTA maintains its position in this highly competitive market.”
John Taker says: “Virgin Holidays has long held a reputation as the choice for consumers seeking a beach holiday. It has been a privilege to work alongside such knowledgeable management and the wider team, but after more than a decade I am looking forward to this new opportunity and the next stage of my career.”
John joins from Virgin Holidays, where he was Purchasing Director, after a career spanning nearly three decades working for a number of widely respected tour operators within the industry, including Airtours, Crystal and Cosmos Holidays. He has also held posts on several travel advisory boards including Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s
John will continue to be based in
“As our new Vice President for Beach Sourcing, John will take it a step further, applying his influence and vision to the work already done and use his insight into market trends to implement an ambitious purchasing strategy. He will help ensure that GTA maintains its position in this highly competitive market.”
John Taker says: “Virgin Holidays has long held a reputation as the choice for consumers seeking a beach holiday. It has been a privilege to work alongside such knowledgeable management and the wider team, but after more than a decade I am looking forward to this new opportunity and the next stage of my career.”
