Collette has expanded its Australian sales force, welcoming Kylie Wilson as its new Business Development Manager for NSW and ACT.
Wilson’s appointment boosts Collette’s Aussie team to 35 members, and according to the operator, reflects strong growth and demand for the tour operator’s itineraries across seven continents.
Based in the company’s national head office in Sydney, Kylie joins the team with over 30 years of diverse industry experience. Before Collette, she spent the last two years as Account Manager for NSW and ACT at Helloworld Wholesale Division VIVA Holidays. Her extensive background spans airlines, coach touring, cruise, corporate, insurance, retail and wholesale sectors.
Wilson says she’s looking forward to supporting long-standing NSW and ACT clients while creating new opportunities for business development.
“Collette has been focused on the happiness of its travellers since 1918, and the company’s strong values, based on four generations of family ownership, speak volumes,” Wilson told Karryon.
“It’s the hidden gems contained within each carefully curated itinerary that I’m eager to share. There is so much more to Collette’s unique range of tours than you realise.
“What excites me most about joining Collette is spreading the word of how many benefits tour client and agents have available to them.
“I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues, and our suppliers and partners, to build on this strong foundation to deliver the next chapter of growth for the business.”
Collette Head of Sales Australia David Farrar said the company was thrilled with the new appointment.
“Her strong relationships, built over many decades in the travel industry, will be a huge asset,” he stated.
Today, Collette kicked off a new incentive aimed at trade partners, offering a $1,500 bonus for every new group tour booking made between now and 31 May 2025.
Until 30 April 2025, the tour operator is also giving advisors the chance to earn double points towards the Alps to the Dolomites famil trip, departing in October 2025. Check that out here.
