Richard joins the ABTA board

Henbury Travel’s Richard Slater, has been appointed to the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) board of directors.

Richard is the managing director of Henbury Travel, based in Chestergate, Macclesfield, and was selected by the other ABTA regional chairs to be put forward for the board.

Alistair Rowland, Abta chairman, said: “Richard has been Abta regional chair for the northwest since 2019 and over that time has been a tireless advocate for his fellow Abta members.

“During the pandemic, Richard was a regular presence on both local and national TV and radio, making the case for high street retailers as well as providing informed and articulate comment for the national media.

“Richard’s experience and expertise will be invaluable for his fellow board members, and I am delighted to welcome him to the team.”

Slater added: “I am delighted and honoured that my fellow Abta regional chairs have selected me to be their representative on the Abta board of directors.

“I look forward to working with the other directors and hope that my experience of and commitment to the high street travel agency market helps in the development of the future strategy of our association.”