Wayne Durkin
Travel Counsellors for Business has strengthened its corporate travel team with the appointment of Wayne Durkin as its new head of business development.
Durkin was previously director of business development at CTM and has also held positions at other TMCs including Clyde Travel Management, Good Travel Management, Meon Valley, and Griffin Marine Travel (now part of ATPI) in his career of more than 25 years.
In his new role at Travel Counsellors, Durkin will lead sales strategy, oversee new client acquisition targets and expand the business development team to support the company’s corporate growth plans.
Mel Quinn, director of corporate travel at Travel Counsellors for Business, said of the appointment: “Wayne’s experience in business development and the SME market makes him a perfect fit for Travel Counsellors for Business.
“Wayne’s strategic vision will be invaluable as we continue to drive sales growth and maintain our commitment to providing the highest level of concierge-like service for our corporate travel clients.”
Durkin added: “I am excited to join a fast-growing business and team in corporate travel. I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together as we continue to enhance and grow our corporate travel offering.”
Travel Counsellors for Business achieved the milestone of corporate travel sales surpassing £200 million for the first time in 2023. It was also listed as the 13th largest TMC in the UK and the 22nd biggest in Europe in the list of Europe’s Leading TMCs 2024.