APT has appointed Robin Griffiths as Business Development Manager for the Midlands.

Robin will join in November, with the job of building APT and Travelmarvel’s relationships with key trade partners in the area.

The appointment is the first step in APT’s recently announced trade team expansion, said APT & Travelmarvel Head of Sales and Business Development Brad Bennetts.

Robin will be managing third-party retail accounts and delivering training for local agents as well as identifying new business opportunities, added Brad. His experience from brands such as Kuoni, Emirates and Gold Medal, will enable APT to pursue continued ‘aggressive’ growth, he said.

“Having worked with Robin before, I know that he will hit the ground running, and his professionalism and intricate understanding of the travel trade will be a fantastic asset,” he added.