Dnata Travel Group has hired Chillimix Holidays Key Account Manager David Steven as Trade Partnership Manager,

Starting on 6 March, David will report into Head Of Trade Support Kym Coulbeck and work across dnata brands, including Gold Medal, Cruise Plus, Pure Luxury and Incredible Journeys.

In his new role, he will support agents in north-east region and Yorkshire.

David had worked at the LGBTQ+ tour operator Chillimix Holidays since October 2022.

Before that, he spent 15 years with Emirates, working first as a Senior Sales Agent before moving to an Account Manager role.

Dnata Travel Group B2B Trade Partnership Director Karen Fletcher said: “It’s exciting to be adding another talented and well-respected individual like David to our trade partnerships team.

“His knowledge of the industry in general, and of the travel trade in the north-east in particular, can only be of huge benefit to our valued partners in that part of the world.

“We’re looking forward to him building further on the relationships we have – and the work we do – with them.”

David said: “I’m excited to put my knowledge of the north-east travel trade to good use as they further enhance their relationships with agents across the region.”

On Friday, dnata confirmed it had appointed Dale Marriott to a similar role.