B2B Senior Management

Denise Bridges

Having worked as a long-time and trusted supplier to the Albatross Group in her role as Travel Trade Sales Director for Paramount Hotels, Denise joined Albatross in 2011 in a new role of Head of UK Sales, initially focusing on developing business from our core customer base of UK coach operators.

In early 2013, Denise was promoted to running wholesale in its entirety reporting to the CEO. In 2015 Denise was promoted to Managing Director of Albatross Travel, and in April 2016 took overall responsibility for all our business to business brands. Denise joined the Group Board in September 2016.

Claire Duffield

Having been with Albatross Travel for since 2006, I still find my job as interesting and rewarding as ever! The team is extremely focused on providing the best levels of service and committed to working with our clients to ensure their passengers have the best possible holiday experience. This what makes this job so special. My favourite destination is Sorrento and The Amalfi Coast in Italy, as it has such beautiful scenery with so many interesting places to visit.  The weather is usually nice and warm too!

Jill Gambling

Having spent over 25 years in the travel industry, covering beach holidays, cruises and touring, it’s fair to say that I have the bug! A recent convert to B2B, I joined Albatross Travel in May 2018 and have been thoroughly enjoying myself ever since, embracing the different brands and opportunities they offer. I’m delighted to see that some of my favourite overseas destinations are covered (like Austria and Portugal) as well as the Lake District, Wales and Scotland, some of my childhood haunts which I look forward to revisiting.

Janine Cuff

My passion for travelling began as a child and my journey in the travel industry began. An extensive grounding in the hotel world with an industry leading TMC lead me into the specialist groups and tours market in 2002. I then joined Albatross in 2009 and have never looked back, originally in a sales role I was then given a fantastic opportunity 10 years ago to become a Contract Manager. This has allowed me to develop further within my role, travel extensively, work on a fantastic product range and closely with our suppliers to ensure we deliver a superb holiday experience for our travellers. My favourite destination is Ireland for its beautiful scenery, craic, people, food and drink. It’s impossible to have a favourite however anything for along the magnificent Wild Atlantic.

Louise Fitzpatrick

My love of the Travel Trade began whilst working at Marriott Hotels UK. My hotel career began in 2003 and in 2012 I took up the position of National Account Manager Leisure, managing a portfolio of coach operators, wholesalers both domestic and inbound as well as FIT. I also had the privilege, during this role, of being appointed to the board of the Coach Tourism Association, serving 2 terms, and am thrilled to have just been appointed for another term. I was delighted to join Albatross in March 2020. The company ethos and values, but most importantly the people, have made this a very easy transition to the ‘other side’ of the business and it is a truly great place to work!