Head of
Advantage Global Network
Our people are at the heart of what we do. The central team provides clients and global TMC Partners with the support to deliver a seamless travel partnership. John’s focus is everything to do with the Global Network. From engagement with existing Partners to promotion of the network to potential new Partners. He is also responsible for raising the profile of the network across the globe, exposing the brand to new audiences, highlighting the benefits of membership and importantly delivering cost-effective service solutions to international customers. So, wherever you are in the world, we have you covered, providing the best of local support with cultural awareness. My favourite destination is Hong Kong, whilst its expansion and development over recent years has been phenomenal, parts of it still retain the old Asia feel, plus it’s a city that never sleeps. I once travelled to five US cities in 24 hours in pursuit of my luggage, Washington, New York, Atlanta, Dallas and Miami, in that order! – the joys of flying with Pan Am. Kate manages a key area of our business in the UK where she is our main contact for UK Partners, providing training as well as promoting engagement and support for the network. The Philippines; having been as a young girl with my family, this destination remains close to my heart and holds special memories – not to mention beautiful weather, friendly people and amazing beaches. I pursued a career in the travel industry having found a love of commercial aeroplanes as a small child. I still absolutely love flying and aircraft and loved visiting the Boeing factory in Seattle. I was fortunate/unfortunate (depending on your view), to fulfil a lifetime ambition – working as cabin crew for Ryanair. How we promote key messages and communicate is intrinsically down to the marketing team. Emma provides marketing plans for each preferred supplier and ensures they are managed in a professional and timely manner. She also helps ensure Partners are kept up to date with news and suitable collateral. Boston, Massachusetts, USA I am a trained massage therapist! Responsible for managing the Travel Hero App alongside developing our social media strategy, design projects and many other marketing tasks to help fulfil and develop the global network. Italy is by far my favourite place to visit. Beautiful architecture, amazing food, fantastic wine and usually doused in sunshine. What more could you want?! I have a small shoe addiction, my collection is currently going strong at 279 pairs. My aim is to be at 300 before the end of the year! Charlotte manages the marketing for WIN Meetings & Events, including the DMC Partnership Programme, as well as a range of other activities and marketing material supporting the WIN network and products. New York – because it’s the city that never sleeps! I have trained as a barber. Nadine is responsible for managing, building and developing existing relationships with hotel suppliers as well as helping to expand the business by introducing new supplier partners. Nadine will be responsible for the annual RFP process in contracting over 27,000 hotels. My favourite destination to travel to is Dubai as I love skyscrapers and their architecture. Too bad that I am not very good with the heat! I was trained in national health insurance law in Germany, however I was determined to work in a more international environment. I took a decision that shocked my parents but it was one of the best ones I have ever taken. I quit my job and studied tourism economics in London during my study abroad semester and never looked back. Kelly is responsible for supporting the RFP process and management of supplier accounts, focusing on production of statistics reports and managing of data for providing to both members and suppliers. Brazil and Italy, I can’t choose between the two. Brazil for the culture, Italy for the food. I come from a huge family. I have around 50 first cousins! Andy’s main responsibilities including engaging with existing WIN partners to help develop bespoke solutions to their TMC propositions and to grow the international network by recruiting the very best international partners from all corners of the globe. So many to choose from! My favourite destinations are San Francisco and Sydney. Beautiful cities with so much to see and do. Orlando with the kids doing the magic of Disney is next on my to do list. I like to keep myself busy. So during the UK Covid lockdown, I became a school teacher to my 2 kids, a carpenter (my garden now contains a pergola and summer house), a delivery driver delivering Covid test kits, and taught myself to play the piano (badly)
Meet The Advantage Global Network central team
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John Hobbs-Hurrell
International Partnership Manager
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Kate Wye
Partnership Development Executive
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Emma Smith
Marketing and Communications Manager
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A really walkable and friendly city with the peaceful river, great Italian pastries in North End, elegant Beacon Hill behind the State House that glints in the sunshine, the old Charlestown district and Harbour Islands.An interesting/fun fact
Saskia Murray
Marketing Executive
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Charlotte Browning
Marketing Executive
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Nadine Holly
Supplier Partnership Manager
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Kelly Warner
Supplier Partnership Executive
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Andy Boorman
Business Development Manager
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