TORONTO — First in Service Ltd. has named Andrew Jones as Director of Partnerships, Leisure.

Jones has 20+ years of experience in the travel industry across North America, the UK and Australia.

In his new position he will focus on expanding the leisure business by supporting F1S advisors, growing the agency’s leisure partnerships globally, including the cruise sector, and working with F1S’s consortium, Virtuoso. He will report to Gina Gabbard, F1S’s Chief Strategy Officer.

“Andrew’s deep expertise in the travel industry, cultivated over years of leading teams at other recognized names in travel, makes him a valuable addition to the F1S team,” said Gabbard. “Andrew’s exceptional travel industry background aligns perfectly with our growth strategy. His leadership and vision will help drive our efforts to support our advisors and further develop our leisure business. We’re thrilled to have him on board as we continue to grow and evolve.”

Jones most recently served as Director of Travel Partner Relations at Ensemble Travel.

Prior to Ensemble, he spent 20 years at Flight Centre Travel Group in both North America and Australia. In his last 7 years with FCTG, he served as Director, Supplier Relationships (Cruise & Tour) for the North American market.