In addition to Batt, other 2014 inductees include Chris Browne (Managing Director of Thomson Airways

Plymouth, MN (March 12, 2014) — With a distinguished student hotels in london travel industry career spanning a quarter student hotels in london century, two continents and four highly student hotels in london influential leadership roles, Travel Leaders Group Chairman and Founder Michael Batt has just received a major honor in his native United Kingdom by being inducted into the British Travel Industry Hall of Fame, it was announced today. As one of only four travel industry leaders to receive the 2014 honors, Batt will be formally recognized for his achievements by the British Travel Industry Hall of Fame at its Annual Dinner on April 24 at The Savoy Hotel in London.
“I am deeply humbled to receive this significant honor from the British Travel Industry Hall of Fame,” Batt noted. “It’s hard to believe that it’s been over 25 years since I first came in to the business with British Airways, and my experience since has simply increased the passion and commitment I feel for the entire industry. My early experience in the U.K. helped shape who I am today, and it’s very gratifying to be recognized for my contributions.”
“On behalf of everyone from Travel Leaders Group, I am proud to offer our heartfelt congratulations to Mike Batt on this remarkable accomplishment,” stated Travel Leaders Group CEO Barry Liben. “As a visionary travel industry leader, Mike is a natural, talented leader.  Born the son of a Welsh coal miner, Mike is the epitome of ‘pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps’ student hotels in london – our industry is all the better because of his dedication, foresight and resolve. With his major contributions enjoyed industry-wide, we’re proud to have him as our Chairman.”
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