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TO: Agency Sales Manager for the north, Abercrombie & Kent
TO: Trade Sales Manager, Greatdays
Richard will help to drive the agent engagement programme for Abercrombie & Kent. His focus will be to provide specialist knowledge of A&K's luxury products with both existing and new trade partners.
Emma previously worked for Magic Breaks and brings a wealth of travel experience and knowledge of the retail travel industry to the role. She will help Greatdays continue to grow its presence in this important sector of the market.
MEET... ‘LarrylikeLincoln’ Elliott Abraham Lincoln impersonator
Kentucky means...
History
Tell us about Kentucky’s history
K AR E N H O P K I N S
T O R E Y K I N G S-H O D K I N
TO: Agent Ambassador, TIPTO
Karen is the latest addition to TIPTO's Agent Ambassador Programme. Karen will utilise her knowledge of frontline sales from a homeworking perspective to help TIPTO to inform and support agents from all areas of the industry. (More on page 19).
TO: Head of Key Accounts, Royal Caribbean International
Torey joins the newly-bolstered twenty-strong Royal Caribbean sales team and will manage a team of six key account managers. She has lots of experience in cruise, having sat on CLIA's travel agents forum.
Kentucky played a major part in the American Civil War, as the site of the decisive Battle of Richmond, the bloody Battle of Perryville and the childhood home of President Abraham Lincoln. Today, many of these places are commemorated with monuments and museums that capture Kentucky’s compelling history and tell our story to the world.
What would surprise readers? The majority of people believe America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, was born in Illinois. He was actually born from very humble beginnings right here in Kentucky in 1809. Considered one of America’s most celebrated presidents, Abe was influential in abolishing slavery and led his country into Civil War to do so. A proud Kentuckian until the end, he once said: “I hope to have God on my side but I must have Kentucky.”
How can visitors learn more?
KERRI THORPE
TOM DUMBRELL
TO: Senior Partnership Manager, Advantage
TO: UK National Account Manager, Tauck
This appointment will allow Advantage to concentrate on maximising benefits for existing members, whilst being better placed to service the increase in membership enquiries. Kerri was previously Commercial Account Manager at Advantage.
Tom will be focused on representing Tauck to the company’s key agent partners in the UK market, building awareness of the American escorted touring and river cruise brand and driving new and repeat business.
Visitors can get a glimpse into the early life of Abe at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Hodgenville, which features replicas of the one-room log cabin where Lincoln was born. Or, venture back in time with a self-guided tour with me, ‘LarrylikeLincoln’ and my wife ‘Mary Todd Lincoln’, as we explore the life of America’s former president from childhood to White House - perfect for those budding historians.
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