About Us

Chris Mottershead | Chief Executive

Chris Mottershead, 49, the Group Chief Executive who founded the Travelzest concept in April 2005, has extensive experience in the travel industry and in working for both large and small organisations. He was Managing Director of TUI UK between 2001 and 2004 with responsibility for Thomson Holidays, Lunn Poly, Travelhouse and other travel businesses based in the UK. During that time, he steered the company through one of the most difficult periods for travel and still achieved record profits.

Prior to this, he was President and CEO, North American Leisure Group, Airtours plc.  He originally joined Airtours in the UK in 1993 where his role initially was Finance Director of Airtours Holidays.  He later became Managing Director of Airtours Holidays in 1998.  He joined Airtours from Aspro Travel & Inter European Airways where he was Group Finance Director.

Recent accolades:-

• 2007 Finalist for Oustanding Services to Travel, Guild of Travel and Tourism
• 2007 Finalist for M&A Personality of the Year, M&A Awards
• 2007 Finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year, Quoted Company Awards
• 2007 Finalist for Credit Suisse Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for the South East of England, National Business Awards