Jessica Shelton-Agar

Jessica Shelton-Agar is a seasoned travel industry leader with over a decade of experience across cruise, touring, and destination management. From growing APT’s brand presence in the UK to spearheading global sales strategies at Discover Qatar, Jessica has consistently delivered results that inspire trust and drive success. Now at the helm of Online Travel Training (OTT), she’s passionate about equipping the travel trade with innovative tools that empower agents and elevate their expertise.

Joining APT in 2012, Jessica Shelton-Agar spent a decade driving growth and building the brand’s UK presence in roles that culminated in Head of Sales. Her leadership earned APT industry recognition, including Travel Weekly Globe awards, and positioned the brand as a preferred river cruise supplier with major UK travel agencies.

In 2022, Jessica relocated to Doha to join Discover Qatar, Qatar Airways' destination management company, as Head of Sales. There, she restructured the sales team, implemented global trade strategies, and delivered remarkable results, including significant growth from global trade partners and increased trade sales for Qatar Airways Holidays. Jessica also played a pivotal role in delivering partner bookings for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and launched the Stopover program with Qatar Tourism, achieving exceptional growth in key markets.

Returning to the UK in late 2024, Jessica joined Online Travel Training (OTT) as Managing Director. With her extensive global experience and a passion for empowering the travel trade, she is committed to providing agents with innovative, engaging, and valuable training tools that drive their success.