James Beagrie
Managing Director
James has grown Meon Valley Travel to reflect his own values. The antithesis of corporate blandness, he is a special driven individual and profoundly knowledgeable.
James has always been a high flyer. At 23 he co-founded one of Europe’s most successful travel insurance and worldwide emergency medical assistance companies. Fifteen years later he was Managing Director of world-class insurance broker AON before indulging his passion for travel by acquiring the Meon Travel Agency business from First Choice plc.
Now reputably one of the most respected executives in the travel industry, James guides our relentless growth delivering exceptional quality services renowned throughout the travel world. He sits on the £3.2billion Advantage Travel Centre’s Board as Non-Executive Director and is a past Chairman of the Advantage Focus Partnership itself commanding £1.2billion Corporate turnover.
A keen pilot himself, James’s experience in the travel and assistance world is encyclopaedic and his passion intoxicating.
“One of the great privileges of my job has been making friends all over the world”.
What's your next big adventure?
Wherever my wife’s bucket list takes me, I gather it might be polar bears and the Northern lights in Alaska.
Which items do you always take on your travels?
Patience, an inquisitive nature and sturdy boots.
What's your top travel tip?
If you are ever faced with a number of queues, always pick the farthest left. Disney data says that line customarily moves the quickest.
James' Favourite Holiday Photos
