Following the merger of TUI Tourism (incorporating Thomson Holidays) and First Choice PLC on 3^rd September 2007, Dermot became the Managing Director for TUI Travel UK and Ireland.
TUI Travel PLC is Europe’s largest leisure travel company and one of the biggest in the world. The UK and Ireland combined business serves more than five million customers every year and employs 19,000 staff. TUI Travel Mainstream UK and Ireland also has a combined fleet of 65 aircraft, making it the UK’s third largest airline. Its retail business consists of almost 1,000 shop equivalents nationwide.

Dermot is the Director responsible for Sustainable Development on the Group Management Board. He has previously held positions as Managing Director of the Mainstream Sector of First Choice Holidays PLC, Managing Director of First Choice Holidays and Flights, Ski, Lakes and Mountains and President of Signature Vacations – First Choice’s Canadian Division.

Prior to joining the company in February 1988, he was Commercial Director at Thomson and subsequently Managing Director of Portland Holidays.

When he’s not in work, Dermot is an avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspur and enjoys travelling and spending time with his family at their place in France.

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