CIM Travel Group to see a changing of the guard at the top

Ice Travel Group CEO Richard Singer to take on role of CIM President

UK travel group, CIM, will welcome a new president on 1 July when Richard Carrick passes on the baton after 15 years in the role to Richard Singer, the CEO of Ice Travel Group.

During his tenure, Carrick was ‘instrumental in the success of the CIM Travel Group’.

Keith Cartwright, Chair of CIM Travel Group, expressed his appreciation to the company stalwart by saying: "We are immensely grateful to Richard Carrick for his unwavering dedication and remarkable contributions over the past 15 years. 

“His leadership has been pivotal in shaping the success and reputation of the Travel Group. We warmly welcome Richard Singer as our new President and look forward to the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas he will bring to our organisation."

Carrick said of the transition: “It has been an incredible journey and witnessing the growth and achievements of the travel marketing community, especially seeing the breadth of marketing and expertise develop since the Covid pandemic, has been very rewarding. 

“I know Richard Singer well and have followed his career closely. I am confident that he will continue to elevate the group's mission and drive excellence in travel marketing. I wish him all the best in his new role."

Singer said he was ‘honoured’ to take on the important role. 

 “I look forward to building on the strong foundation laid by Richard and Keith; continuing to work with CIM on learning and development opportunities for travel marketers throughout their careers; and working with the Group’s event management team to deliver tailored events for all those involved in travel and tourism marketing in the UK."

CIM Travel Group is excited about the future and remains committed to promoting excellence in travel marketing through initiatives such as The Travel Marketing Awards, which will take place this year on 9 July, as well as ongoing seminars and events.