Partners2Success: The Podcast

We’re thrilled to welcome Lucy Huxley, Editor-in-Chief at Travel Weekly to this week's episode of Partners2Success: The Podcast!

They spill the behind-the-scenes secrets from The Globe Awards, including lost trophies, celebrities off-stage and heel struggles! She also shares some of her career highlights and reveals why building trust makes better stories.

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Lloyd and Ash McLoughlin, Business Development Director at Iberostar, UK & Ireland, are here to brighten up your January!

Join them as they reminisce about various embarrassing moments over the years, including Lloyd's cameo as Stavros Flatley, Ash's celebrity fails and embarrassing forfeits. Plus, they share insights on why they both decided to launch a podcast, specifically for our travel agent partners - and debate who has the best podcast name.

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What better way to start the new year than launching our Peaks Special podcast episode! Lloyd is joined by the guest you've all been waiting for...Alan Cross, Director of Travel Agent Relationships at Jet2holidays.

Tune in as they explore all the exciting details of our exclusive travel agent campaign, One Step Beyond, reveal all about The BIG Jet2 Sale, and discuss why this Peaks season is set to be the biggest one yet!

Plus, Alan shares his experience flying on the Concorde, delves into the transformation of Jet2holidays over the past 16 years, and offers insights into what it's like working alongside family members.

Santa’s been busy, and he’s dropped something extra special this festive season – Partners2Success: The Podcast - Christmas Special!
In case you’ve missed any of our past episodes, we’ve put together a festive roundup of the very best moments. From Zoe Towers, our Head of Product, sharing how we choose new destinations, to Jacqui from Buckley Travel revealing why she bought a sunbed shop during lockdown – this episode is packed with great stories!
Thank you to all of our incredible guests that have featured on the podcast in 2024...
• Don Bircham, Franchise Owner of Hays Travel Mold
• Greig Avinou, Franchise Owner of Barrhead Travel Falkirk
• Nathan Turner, DJ and Entrepreneur
• Nicola Park, Owner of Seaside Travel
• Scott Paterson, Owner of Moorelands Travel
• Jonathon Woodall-Johnston, Chief Operating Officer of Hays Travel
• Jonathan Adair, Managing Director of Northern Ireland Travel News
• Zoe Towers, Head of Product at Jet2holidays
• Jonny Fielding, Owner of JF Travel
• Lynda Ross, Head of Retail Operations at Stewart Travel
• Jacqui Bowring, Owner of Buckley Travel
• Miriam D'souli, HR Director at Jet2holidays
• Tony Mann, Owner of Idle Travel
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Our final guest of 2024 is none other than Tony Mann, Owner of Idle Travel. A long-time friend and valued partner of the team since day one, Tony shares the story behind building his successful agency and his vision for its continued success.

He also opens up about the close-knit, family-like culture within his team at Idle Travel. Plus, he shares his tales of the travel agent team over the past 15 years!

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Get a glimpse into life inside the Jet2holidays HR team as this week, Lloyd is joined by our HR Director, Miriam D'souli.

Tune in to find out why she believes that women are better leaders than men and why "WE SLAY" is a common phrase used by the HR team here at Jet2holidays.

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LIVE from the Jet2TimeMachine Conference in Cyprus, Lloyd is joined by a fantastic line-up of special guests in front of a live audience: Jonny Fielding, Owner of JF Travel; Lynda Ross, Head of Retail Operations at Stewart Travel; and Jacqui Bowring, Owner of Buckley Travel.

In keeping with the theme, Lloyd takes them on a journey back in time to explore their paths into the travel industry, the vital role of work-life balance, and the importance of making wise hiring decisions (including why you shouldn't hire staff after a bottle of wine!). Plus, we’ll uncover which guest lives by the motto “do good, get good."

We’d love to hear your stories, experiences, and questions, or if you’re interested in being featured on our podcast, reach out to us at [email protected] sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to our channel!

This week, Lloyd is joined by Zoe Towers, Head of Product at Jet2holidays, in a special first for the podcast!

Zoe is the very first insider from Jet2holidays to offer an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the company’s Product team and shares her expertise on selecting the perfect destinations that resonate with customers, the importance of package holidays, and much more. Don't miss this must-listen episode packed with unique insights from inside the business!

We’d love to hear your stories, experiences, and questions, or if you’re interested in being featured on our podcast, reach out to us at [email protected] sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to our channel!

In this week's episode, Lloyd is joined by Jonathan Adair, Managing Director of Northern Ireland Travel News.

Having spotted a gap in the market for a travel newspaper in Belfast nearly 35 years ago, Northern Ireland Travel News are still supporting travel agents as strong as ever and plan to for many years to come. Jonathan digs deep into his passion for Belfast and the benefits of a travel agent in modern travel.

Plus, he reflects on challenges within the industry and the key role of events in the travel industry. You won't want to miss it!

We’d love to hear your stories, experiences, and questions, or if you’re interested in being featured on our podcast, reach out to us at [email protected] sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to our channel!

In this week's episode, Lloyd sits down with Jonathon Woodall-Johnston, Chief Operating Officer of Hays Travel, live from the Hays conference at the Ela Excellence Resort in Belek, Türkiye.

Jonathon takes us through his journey from a 16-year-old apprentice to leading one of the UK’s largest independent travel agencies. He opens up about the role of hard work, mentorship, and seizing opportunities in his rise through the ranks, while offering a behind-the-scenes look at his leadership approach and the key career lessons he’s learned along the way.

Plus, Lloyd has a go on Jonathan's rollerblades – you won't want to miss it!

We’d love to hear your stories, experiences, and questions, or if you’re interested in being featured on our podcast, reach out to us at [email protected] sure you never miss an episode by subscribing to our channel!