Nigel Parkinson Named Managing Director of ALTOUR EMEA

Parkinson, a veteran with over 25 years in corporate travel and airline partnerships, joined ALTOUR in 2008 as General Manager for the UK. Since then, he has navigated various senior leadership positions, including a recent stint as Senior Vice President of Global Markets. In his new capacity, he is tasked with steering performance across the UK business and expanding the company’s service portfolio—ranging from managed travel to high-stakes meetings and events.

Gabe Rizzi, President of ALTOUR, highlighted Parkinson’s deep understanding of the international travel landscape as a catalyst for the firm's next growth phase. For his part, Parkinson emphasized the untapped potential across the EMEA region, citing the company’s existing global reach as the foundation for delivering increased value to corporate clients. The appointment arrives as ALTOUR continues to leverage its position within the Internova Travel Group to scale its footprint worldwide.