MISSISSAUGA — Huntington Travel Group has named industry veteran Phil Sproul as its new CEO.

Sproul will oversee Huntington’s consolidator and tours arm, Escapades by Huntington. He will direct further development of the Canadian market while also expanding the existing business in the U.S.

“I am thrilled to be joining such a well-respected organization,” said Sproul. “I have worked over many years in various roles in the industry and look forward to working with the team at Huntington Travel Group and support the continuation of high touch service to the Canadian market, while expanding the services in the USA.”

Sproul was CEO for H.I.S – Merit Travel Inc and Merit Group Inc. from July 2018 until December 2019, after joining Merit in 2016. He was also President, Kensington Tours (2012 – 2014), President, TPI (2008 – 2012) and VP, Sales & Customer Experience for ACV (2002 – 2006). His career in the travel industry spans 35+ years. Most recently he assisted in the launch of Indigeno Travel, Canada’s only Indigenous owned, full-service travel company.

Huntington Travel Group, one of the top airline consolidators in Canada, has been in operation for 50 years. The company enjoys extensive global airline partnerships and longevity within the industry, making it a respected airline consolidator in the Canadian and U.S. markets.

“We are delighted to have Phil Sproul join the leadership team at Huntington Travel Group,” says a statement from Huntington. “We require a CEO with diverse travel industry leadership experience, as Huntington Travel Group experiences significant growth organically and via strategic acquisition in North America. Phil will be a great addition to the existing senior leadership team.”

Sproul can be reached at: phil.sproul@huntingtontravel.net.