Travel Department recruits senior partnerships manager from Expedia 

Guided group holidays specialist Travel Department has recruited a senior partnerships manager from Expedia.

Alex Meadows joins as the company continues to strengthen its distribution capabilities across the UK and Ireland.

Meadows will be responsible for developing third party channels such as affiliates, media partners, OTAs and aggregators, as well as the developing specific regional strategies. 

She managed global strategic partnerships across three leading travel brands within Expedia Group during 15 years at the OTA.

Travel Department chief executive James Coughlan said: “We are delighted to have recruited someone of the highest calibre in Alex and shows our commitment to our existing partners, as well as being able to drive the business into new and exciting channels, which will be pivotal to our long-term growth.”

Sales and marketing director Yvonne Boyle said: “We are thrilled to welcome Alex to the team. Her experience and expertise will play a key role in driving our channels and capitalising on new opportunities.”

Meadows added: "I’m delighted to be joining Travel Department and to be working alongside such a great team at an exciting time for the business. Looking forward to what is ahead and contributing to the continued success of this fantastic company."