3rd May 2007
Virgin Holidays are pleased to announce the appointment of Ellis Cain Jones
as the new General Manager of Worldwide Product.
Ellis joins Virgin Holidays from Kuoni Travel where he worked as the Head
of Worldwide Product. After graduating from Coventry University with a degree
in Civil Engineering in Ellis began his career with Thomson Holidays where
he worked as a Holiday Representative and Ski Guide in Spain from 1992-1995.
Transitioning into marketing in 1996, Ellis brings a wealth of knowledge 1992
and over 15 years of experience in the travel industry to the organization.
Ellis’s extensive travel knowledge and skills are a valued addition
to the organization. As the new General Manager for Worldwide at Virgin Holidays,
his understanding of the industry has equipped him to direct the growth and
expansion of the worldwide program. Virgin Holidays worldwide holiday program
has grown extensively since its inception in 2002 and with the latest addition
of direct flights with Virgin Atlantic to Nairobi commencing on the 1st of
June, 2007 and to Mauritius commencing on 29th of October this year.
Speaking about his new role Ellis said, “I am very much looking forward
to working at Virgin Holidays, an exciting company that represents great innovation,
dynamism and an incredible passion for travel. The development of product complexity,
specialist offerings and creating differentiation in the market place will
make Virgin Holidays the pre-eminent travel company for worldwide markets,
extending its established reputation beyond America and the Caribbean.”
Contact:
Virgin Holiday Press Office
Phone: 01293 744 228
Email: press.office@virginholidays.co.uk
Website: www.virginholidays.co.uk/info/press/