Independent travel and meetings management company, Inntel, has announced the appointment of Ryan Gray as director of business development and Stuart Tandy as head of bid management, reinforcing its growth strategy.
Gray has 33 years of experience in the travel industry, having held senior roles across corporate travel, events and tourism. Known for his strategic leadership and commercial acumen, Gray will drive new business opportunities and further expand Inntel’s market presence.
Speaking on his new role, Gray said: “Inntel’s reputation for excellence, agility, service and customer-first thinking truly aligns with my own values. I look forward to working with the talented teams across the business to support our clients, strengthen our partnerships, and contribute to the ambitious growth plans for the years ahead.”
Tandy brings extensive experience in managing bid processes and tender writing, having worked within the business travel, accommodation, meetings and events sector for more than 25 years.
For the past 15 years, he has led and motivated a team of bid writers delivering compelling, high quality, winning bids across both corporate and public sector clients.
Douglas O’Neill, Inntel’s CEO, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Ryan and Stuart to Inntel. Their arrival comes at a time of continued momentum for our business – driven by consistent year-on-year organic growth and our commitment to doing things differently.
He added: “Inntel has grown significantly since 2022. And while we’ve all felt the impact of the pandemic, our track record of sustained growth over the past 20 years speaks for itself. To build on this success, we’ve made the strategic decision to strengthen our leadership with two recognised industry experts. It’s an exciting move – one that reflects our ambition and the calibre of our people.”
