The business is a success; we’ve seen substantial growth in demand for content and for real and authentic travel experiences and this presents us with a tremendous opportunity to engage with a much wider audience.
Brighton, UK (PRWEB UK) 19 November 2014
Commenting on Williamson’s appointment, Justin Francis, Managing Director and Co-founder of Responsible Travel said:
“Tim’s appointment and the expansion of our management team comes at an exciting time for the business and the wider responsible tourism agenda. Authentic travel is one of the biggest trends in travel. We know that authentic travel is only possible when local people and places are treated with respect and have proven the link between authentic and responsible tourism. We also publish straight talking online travel information travellers can trust and use to make informed decisions about their holiday choices. This rapidly growing portfolio of 2-minute destination and activity guides feature what we rate and what we don’t as well as tips, advice and information on local issues travellers should know about.
“The business is a success; we’ve seen substantial growth in demand for content and for real and authentic travel experiences and this presents us with a tremendous opportunity to engage with a much wider audience. Tim’s extensive experience will ensure we are best positioned to accelerate business growth and demonstrate how responsible travel is the future of global tourism”.
Williamson, who has served as a Non-Executive Director on the Responsible Travel board for 18 months, starts his new role on 1st December. He commented: “Already Responsible Travel represents over 400 tour operators, all of whom have had to meet stringent environment and community standards, making it the largest meta site in the world for customers to easily find an authentic small group or tailored tour. This coupled with a rapidly expanding portfolio of responsible tourism content fuels the growing sense of momentum around authentic travel, and Responsible Travel as the leading aggregator in this growing part of the industry. My role is to help further this expansion , delivering both profits and principles. Authentic, responsible travel is no longer a niche option and I’m looking forward to increasing its profile via this exciting and dynamic digital business”.
The role of Director of Content & Marketing is a natural progression for Williamson, presenting him with an opportunity to unite heart and head combining the customer experience and marketing knowledge with responsible tourism and authenticity. Prior to Director of Customer Experience and Marketing at Monarch Airlines, Williamson was CEO of The Travel Department in Ireland, Customer Director at TUI UK, and an ABTA board director who chaired their Sustainable Tourism Committee and the Travellife Board and steering committee. He is also co-founder of Development Squared, a business-mentoring organisation designed to help Swazi companies as well as develop the management skills of senior UK executives.
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About responsibletravel.com
responsibletravel.com is the world's leading online travel agent for responsible holidays and a pioneer of responsible tourism. Started in 2001 with backing from Dame Anita Roddick of The Body Shop the site's mantra is 'travel like a local'. It sells holidays that are about more than just a brief stay somewhere - instead it is travel that offers a real connection with the people, the landscape, the culture, the food and the environment. It offers over 7,500 responsible holidays from over 3,000 holiday providers which all support communities and conservation. Handpicked local specialists provide authentic holidays for those seeking adventure, culture, or luxury whether travelling with family - http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/small-group-family, joining a small group -http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/small-group or looking for tailor-made - http://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/tailor-made experiences worldwide.
In addition responsibletravel.com:
- is quickly becoming the leading online publisher of responsible tourism content with an expanding portfolio of 130 travel guides by February 2015.
- founded and organises The World Responsible Tourism Awards, celebrating 11 years at World Travel Market this year.
- campaigns for positive change in the travel and tourism industry.
CEO Justin Francis has been included in Courvoisiers The Future 500, Thames and Hudsons 60 Innovators Shaping Our Creative Future and taken his place on the Advisory Board of The International Centre for Responsible Tourism at Manchester Metropolitan University.
The company is based in Brighton's North Laine district, England.
Contact:
Sarah Bareham
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01273 829 269 (UK)
responsibletravel.com Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with the company number 03902313 at First Floor, Edge House, 42 Bond Street, Brighton, Sussex, BN1 1RD, UK.