Andy Young has been elected to the CATO Committee following a ballot of CATO members.
Andy takes up the position left vacant by James O’Donnell, The Travel Corporation, who stepped down at the end of July after five years of service to CATO.
As Senior Vice President Sales for Travel Corporation Tour Brands Oceania, Andy is responsible for Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Contiki, giving him a strong understanding of what tour operators need to support the trade and make touring easier to sell.
He was a member of the CATO Touring Academy steering committee in 2024, helping develop the first nationally recognised touring accreditation program.
He brings a combination of retail travel, touring, trade sales and industry governance experience to the Committee.
For CATO members, that experience brings an important perspective as the Committee continues to grow the touring category, strengthen the connection between operators and the retail trade, and advocate for the sector’s interests.
“I’m thrilled to be entrusted by the CATO membership to join the Committee, with my intention to collaborate with fellow committee members in steering the touring sector and its member operators onwards to a prosperous era,” said Mr Young.
“Touring plays such an important role in both our travel trade here, and in extending the reach of tourism dollars in communities worldwide. Both are aspects that I am inspired to help flourish.”
“Andy joins the Committee at an exciting time for CATO, as we build on the opportunities created by our integration with ATIA and continue to strengthen the voice of touring within the broader travel industry,” said Sean Martin, CATO Committee Chair.
“His experience, energy and perspective will be a great asset to the Committee and to our members.”
