Travelzoo has confirmed the appointment of Stephen Dunk as managing director, Europe. 

Dunk now has full responsibility for Travelzoo’s media businesses across France, Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom, reporting to the chief executive officer.

Glen Drury continues to lead Travelzoo Local Deals across the region and also reports to the CEO. 

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Dunk is the first managing director to be appointed after Chris Loughlin, the former managing director of Travelzoo in Europe was appointed to chief executive in July 2010.

He joined Travelzoo in April 2007 as country manager, UK. 

In December 2009 he was promoted to operations director, taking on a pan-regional role, driving efficiency across the group.

Dunk has over 20 years’ experience working within travel publishing and advertising sales in the UK including posts as managing director for Teletext Holidays on TV and sales director for the Daily and Sunday Telegraph.

Loughlin said: “Stephen is a passionate developer of people and an outstanding leader. 

“He has a thorough understanding of what it takes to build a successful Internet media business and a track record to prove it.

“I am confident that Stephen will continue to drive productivity and cement our market position as Europe’s leading high-quality publisher of outstanding travel and entertainment deals.”