Independent travel management company HTS has announced the appointment of Nel Flint as Managing Director as it enters a new phase of strategic growth in 2026 and looks to expand its offering within the meetings and events sector.
Flint joins from BCD Meetings & Events where she was Global Operations Director and has also held leadership roles at Zibrant and Capita Travel and Events (now Clarity).
HTS said the appointment reflects continued momentum following a year of strong performance, with the company securing major new client wins across multiple sectors and investing further in its reservations team.
Julie Shorrock, CEO of HTS, said: “Nel is an exceptional leader with a deep understanding of both the commercial and human sides of our industry.
“As HTS continues to grow, it was important to bring in someone who shares our values around service, relationships and flexibility, while also having the vision to help shape what comes next. Nel’s experience across meetings, events and strategic travel makes her the perfect fit for our next chapter.”
Flint said: “HTS has built a strong reputation for high-touch service and trusted client partnerships, and I’m delighted to be joining the business at such an exciting point.
“As demand grows for integrated travel and meetings solutions, there’s a real opportunity to build on HTS’s strengths while bringing clarity, consistency and scale. I’m looking forward to working closely with you and the team to support our clients, develop our people and continue moving the business forward.”
The appointment follows the recent arrival of Sharon Bannister as Director of Business Development.
