ABTA has announced that Steve Heapy, Chief Executive of Jet2 plc, has been appointed as a Director of the Board, taking up the position on 25th March 2021.

Alistair Rowland, Chair of ABTA – The Travel Association said:

“I am delighted to welcome Steve to ABTA’s Board of Directors. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of the UK travel industry and joins us at a critical time for the sector. I, the rest of the Board and ABTA’s Senior Leadership Team look forward to working with him.” 

Steve Heapy, Chief Executive of Jet2 plc said:

“I am pleased to be joining ABTA’s Board of Directors. There has never been a time like this in travel, and ABTA has a vital role to play, both in leading a united voice for the industry and in being a trusted badge of high standards for customers. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to taking the organisation, and the industry, forward.” 

Jet2holidays has been a Member of ABTA since February 2009.