Lindblad Expeditions introduced the enlargement of its world gross sales workforce with two strategic new hires, in response to a press launch.
The firm is including two senior gross sales leaders who’re becoming a member of as vice presidents: Christine Stevens Robinson and Rachel Woodward.
“Christine and Rachel bring more than 40 years of combined cruise industry experience, and each has an impressive track record working in the expedition cruise space,” mentioned John Delaney, senior vp of gross sales and income administration at Lindblad Expeditions.
“We have never been more focused on supporting our dedicated travel advisors – and fostering mutually beneficial relationships with new accounts. We’re building the strongest expedition sales team in the industry and these two new additions to our team help bolster our commitment to the travel advisor community.”
Robinson and Woodward will every be answerable for strengthening journey advisor relations on a regional degree in addition to supporting the inflow of advisors increasing into the expedition cruise house.
Prior to becoming a member of Lindblad Expeditions, Robinson most lately served as vp of nationwide accounts at Hurtigruten and has greater than 20 years of expertise working with Holland America Line, Seabourn, and Carnival Cruise Lines.
Woodward served as senior director of expedition gross sales, North America at Silversea Cruises for 10 years and has beforehand spent practically eight years in numerous roles at Crystal Cruises.
“I am extremely honored and excited to join the remarkable team at Lindblad Expeditions,” mentioned Woodward.
“Throughout my career, I have long admired Lindblad for being the true pioneer in expedition cruising, and their ability to provide unique experiences to some of the world’s most remote destinations. I am looking forward to sharing this amazing product with travel advisors and guests.”
Robinson added: “I am beyond thrilled to join a company with such a rich history in expedition travel and a great reputation in the marketplace.”
Both new hires will probably be working alongside Delaney’s different direct reviews, Lesa Bain, vp of North America gross sales; Karen Kuttner-Dimitry, vp of affinity and constitution gross sales; Jacinta McEvoy, vp of worldwide gross sales; and the lately onboarded Neil Fitzgerald, director of pricing and income administration.