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The third day of World Travel Market 2018 opened on a note of optimism. “WTM is such a celebration and testimony to our worldwide tourism industry vibrancy and multiculturalism,” declared Derek Hanekom, Minister of Tourism, South Africa, in his keynote address for World Responsible Tourism Day 2018. It’s up to all of us to spread the responsible tourism message loudly clearly and far and wide.” However, the deeper message that Hanekom then shared was not one of celebration, but of urgency. He said there were two topics that the industry most has to address – climate change and overt...

Furniture components manufacturer and distributor Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) has appointed Gary Kinder as purchasing manager. The 53-year-old has extensive fitted furniture industry experience in Greater Manchester and across the north, and his CV includes roles with Eurospace Furniture, Symphony, Richmond Cabinets and JT Ellis. HPP, based in Oldham and with a second UK distribution centre in Sheffield, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. It serves the national kitchen and bedroom fitting industry. It has over 2,000 trade customers across the UK and supplies over 6,000 product...

Office Products International Sad news from Integra UK dealer group Integra Business Solutions has announced that Purchasing Manager Mark Hinckley has passed away following a period of illness and hospitalisation. UK dealer group Integra Business Solutions has announced that Purchasing Manager Mark Hinckley has passed away following a period of illness and hospitalisation. “Since joining Integra in 2012, Mark has been a highly respected and valuable member of the team and will be greatly missed by everyone,” the organisation said. “He will also be a great loss to the industry having wor...

Sweden’s largest pharmacy chain Apotek Hjärtat renews agreement for Revionics’ Intelligent Pricing Platform LONDON, UK — April 13, 2021 — Revionics, an Aptos Company, a provider of retail pricing, promotion, markdown and advanced analytics solutions, has renewed its agreement with Apotek Hjärtat, Sweden’s largest pharmacy chain. The collaboration between the two organisations first began in 2016 and is now being extended. Revionics’ solutions support pricing and promotional strategies that adapt to customers’ evolving behaviours. With Revionics’ tools, companies can offe...

Magply appoints new Sales and Marketing Manager 12 April, 2021 Philip Fergusson Magply has appointed Philip Fergusson as its new Sales and Marketing Manager for the IPP Roofing Division of the company. Fergusson has extensive experience in the roofing, construction and glazing industries, including securing multi-million pound contracts for B2B and B2C marketing, setting up strategic alliances and partnerships, procurement and supply chain management, and contracts management. He has held positions r...