Jason Oshiokpekhai
Global Travel Collection UK has announced expanded leadership roles for two of its senior managers.
GTC, which is part of Internova Travel Group, said that Jason Oshiokpekhai will take on an expanded role as the senior vice president of advisor success in the UK and US, alongside his current position as managing director of GTC UK.
Oshiokpekhai joined the company in 2016 and oversaw the transition of Travel Leaders UK to Global Travel Collection UK. His new expanded role will see him have responsibility for the recently launched Advisor Success Organisation (ASO) including the goal of driving growth in corporate sales.
Meanwhile Francesca Mendola will take up the enhanced role of vice president of GTC UK, which will see her support business growth for GTC’s UK advisors across the corporate, entertainment and leisure travel markets. Mendola will also continue to oversee corporate account management.
Francesca Mendola
Angie Licea, president of Global Travel Collection, said: “Jason and Francesca have contributed significantly to the growth of Global Travel Collection over the years. In their elevated roles, we are excited for the even stronger synergy between our US and UK divisions, and a greater sense of collaboration across the business.”
GTC UK includes travel brands such as Protravel International, Tzell Travel Group and Colletts Travel. It also supports a network of 100-plus independent travel advisors in the UK.