After 17 years, the Founder and President of the Europe Express Group of Companies Hands Over the Reins
BOTHELL, Wash., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- After 17 years of leading Europe Express, founder, Paul Barry is stepping down from his role as president of Europe Express. He will be succeeded by Martin Froggatt who has served for the last two years as Vice President of Operations.
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"The past 17 years have been very rewarding," stated Mr. Barry. "When I look back at our humble beginning it has been a great journey. Through the years I have been fortunate enough to develop relationships with wonderful people both inside and outside the company. I now leave Europe Express in the very capable hands of Martin Froggatt."
Paul Barry will be providing Europe Express consulting services which will enable him to spend more time traveling for leisure.
About Europe Express:
Europe Express, a leading tour operator to Europe, was founded in 1990 by its current president, Paul Barry. The Europe Express Group of Companies manages and operates a group of multi-channel distribution companies including: go-today.com for direct to consumer vacation packages; E.E.I. Travel and Brian Moore International Tours (BMIT) with travel agent distribution; and private label programs of Virgin Vacations, Air France Holidays, and LANVACATIONS. In addition, Travel Services Europe (TSE) is the contracting division for hotels and travel services throughout Europe. In addition to Europe, Europe Express provides independent leisure travel to South America, Central America, Asia, Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Europe Express was acquired by First Choice Holidays PLC in 2005. The Tourism Division of TUI AG and First Choice Holidays PLC merged in September 2007 to create TUI Travel PLC. The new company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is one of the world's leading leisure travel companies operating in 180 countries worldwide with over 30 million customers from more than 20 countries and 48,000 colleagues across all businesses.
For more information please contact:
Kelsey Merwick
Public Relations Coordinator
kelsey.merwick@europeexpress.com
425-527-8050 ext 2503
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