SPECIAL PILGRIMAGES - Key Persons


Issa K. Tahhan - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Issa established 'Special Pilgrimages Christian Tours' in the United Kingdom and owing to his intimate knowledge of our destinations, our services are unrivalled. He takes a personal interest in every job undertaken, as well as an active role in the day to day running of the operation.

Miss Ellen Smith

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
Ellen is our Operations Manager at Special Pilgrimages. This includes booking flights, accommodation, worship venues, transport and coordinating these ground arrangements closely with your guide in order to ensure that your pilgrimage runs seamlessly from start to finish.

Mrs Tamara Tahhan

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager
After achieving her Master's degree in Law from UCL, Tamara decided to join the business. This makes her the third generation involved in our family's vocational work. Tamara works closely with all of our tour leaders in order to tailor each itinerary specifically to the needs of the group. She has an extensive knowledge of our destinations, with particular expertise in pilgrimages to the Holy Land. She has plenty of ideas to share with you in planning a spiritually fulfilling and memorable pilgrimage and will personally oversee every aspect of your tour and its operation from start to finish.

Mrs Therese Frances Tahhan

Job Titles:
  • Director
Therese lived in Jerusalem for three years and has been involved in the life and growth of Special Pilgrimages since its conception, helping in both a practical and consultative capacity.