Derek Jones, CEO of DER Touristik UK Ltd, is to join the ABTA Board of Directors with immediate effect.

ABTA Chairman Noel Josephides said: “I would like to welcome Derek Jones to the ABTA Board, he brings a great breadth of experience and expertise that will be extremely relevant to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.”

Derek Jones fills the vacant position on the ABTA Board of Directors for a Member elected by all ABTA principals with an annual turnover of over £50 million.