Richard Bristow

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UK Representative @ SmartGuide
United Kingdom
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About Richard Bristow

I have extensive knowledge and experience across the spectrum of the travel industry, including; Airlines, Tour Operators, Travel Agents (TMC and Leisure) to Hotels and Car Rental.Thirty years experience specialising in commercial aspects of 'Technology' in the Travel Trade; from running sales distribution teams to senior management of software application providers. The latter has included Open Source software development and web based applications and electronic distribution media.Current focus; establishing improved data security standards in the travel sector. This includes GDPR assessments and consultancySpecialties: commercial understanding of the key role that 'technology' has within the industry, distribution, web browser applications, online video, GDS, Cloud Computing services for travel companies.

Richard Bristow's Current Company Details
SmartGuide

Smartguide

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UK Representative
United Kingdom
Website:
smart-guide.org
Employees:
53
Richard Bristow Work Experience Details
  • Smartguide
    Uk Representative
    Smartguide
    United Kingdom
  • Tamite Secure.It Ltd
    Director
    Tamite Secure.It Ltd Jul 2015 - Sep 2019
    Haywards Heath, West Sussex
    Tamite Secure.IT Ltd provide a one stop shop for clients needing assistance with Data (Cyber) security. We supply everything from consultancy to third party software sales and training. Our focus is on the travel and financial sectors. Data Security is no longer a 'might need' requirement it is a KEY BUSINESS NEED.We offer solutions from Data encryption to protection against Advanced Persistent Treats to your web sites and networks. Tamite also provide Cloud Security evaluation and Security to more mundane but very necessary items such as Password protection and Hard Disk destruction that meet Government prescribed standards. The new General Data Protection Regulation that comes into force on 25th May 2018 is the key element in every businesses future Data Protection activities. Tamite Secure I.T. are at the fore front of GDPR consultancy and assessments. We offer a complete service to ensure clients are fully compliant with the new regulation.Clients range from SME's to Enterprise companies for whom we can aim to be their long term Data Protection team. Having identified a customers policy (or helped them formulate one) we can quickly provide software to meet their business requirements, from one of our approved partners. This saves time and money by providing a solution that has been evaluated and can be installed quickly - because if you have a problem (most businesses do) in needs addressing immediately!Call today to discuss your business needs!
  • Travel Systems Associates Ltd
    Managing Director
    Travel Systems Associates Ltd 1990 - Sep 2019
    Horsham, West Sussex
    Travel Systems Associates provide of wide range of I.T. products and services. These include:Sales & Marketing services and representation for software companies wishing to expand sales and marketing activities in the UK and European market.Cloud Computing services for the Travel Industry.Open Source Tour Operator booking system including full account ledgers - Rental or purchase.Encryption software.Organic marketing services including SEO, PPC and Global writing creativity.Website design - small shops to multiple, mobile online booking sites with integrated XML.Web TV and Video production.The company also offers a full range of systems Consultancy and Project Management relating to all types of travel technology issues. This covers; tour operators, travel agency systems plus airport and insurance applications.
  • Mach Associates
    Director
    Mach Associates May 2000 - Apr 2012
    Broadstairs Kent
    Share holder and Sales Director. Focused on business development of the business through generation of new business and the maintenance of existing accounts.
  • Tower Computer Group
    Sales Manager - Travel
    Tower Computer Group Jun 1989 - Apr 1990
    Staines
    Software applications for Travel Management Companies wanting connectivity to GDS - Galileo, Worldspan and SABRE. Responsible for new business and account management plus Project Management for clients.
  • Infocentre
    Sales Manager
    Infocentre Feb 1988 - Jun 1989
    London, United Kingdom
    responsible new business development and project management for existing accounts. Company was based in Toronto which involved international travel to visit clients and attend trade shows in North America.
  • Autofile (Anite)
    Sales
    Autofile (Anite) Jun 1986 - Jan 1988
    Slough
    I joined at a very exciting time technology sales were taking off. Autofle quickly established itself as the leading supplier of software and systems to the tour operator sector of the UK travel industry.I generated generated significant revenues for the company on a personal level and as part of a very active team.
  • Kendal Travel
    Sales Manager
    Kendal Travel Aug 1985 - May 1986
    London, United Kingdom
    A major Business Travel Agency, owned by Kuhne & Nagel ( German transport group).Developed new business and managed significant existing accounts 2 x London offices and one in Reading. Exceed business targets and assisted with business regeneration plan.
  • British Caledonian Airways
    Senior Sales Executive
    British Caledonian Airways Jan 1976 - Jul 1985
    London Gatwick Airport
    Worked at BCal staring in reservations control and then into the overseas sales division. Worked in South America Sales for Graham Broadbridge, Overseas Admin for Brian Raeburn then in UK Sales for Chris Tear - a great company that taught me a great deal!!
  • British Airways
    Reservations Agent
    British Airways Nov 1973 - Oct 1975
    London, United Kingdom
    Worked in reservations and product administration for SWSA the tour operation plus the consolidation department. Training included IATA ticketing.

Richard Bristow Skills

Travel Management Tourism Online Travel Tour Operators Airlines Cloud Computing Travel Technology Leisure Management Business Strategy Business Travel E Commerce Sales Seo Business Development Leisure Travel Account Management Destination Marketing Car Rental Product Development Project Management Integration Security Itil Databases Software Project Management Incentives Telecommunications It Service Management Consultants Web Video Incentive Travel Cruises Sales Management Business To Business Team Management Search Engine Optimization Online Video Consultancy Business Management Contract Negotiation

Richard Bristow Education Details

  • Forest Boys' School
    Forest Boys' School

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard Bristow

What company does Richard Bristow work for?

Richard Bristow works for Smartguide

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Richard Bristow's current role is UK Representative.

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Richard Bristow's email address is ri****@****s.co.uk

What schools did Richard Bristow attend?

Richard Bristow attended Forest Boys' School.

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Richard Bristow has interest in Photography, Tottenham Hotspur Fc, Golf, Aviation.

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Richard Bristow has skills like Travel Management, Tourism, Online Travel, Tour Operators, Airlines, Cloud Computing, Travel Technology, Leisure, Management, Business Strategy, Business Travel, E Commerce.

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Richard Bristow's colleagues are Veronika Chlubná, Ignacio Graña Ballén, Claudie Marikova, Miroslava Surá, Jan Hlavatý, Anna Hrabětová, Olga Dzigunova.

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