Global luxury travel network Virtuoso has announced the addition of Nikki Glading as Account Director, Partner Relations for Australia and New Zealand in response to record bookings and the resurgence of the luxury and experiential travel market.
Her appointment follows roles as National Sales Manager for Seabourn and Holland America Line and an extensive background in retail operations and cruise wholesale with Flight Centre Travel Group.
Ms Glading will tap into her broad skillset, covering commercial negotiation and sales generation, to work with Virtuoso’s partners to set the strategic direction for 2023 and beyond.
The experienced industry executive will also leverage her deep cruise knowledge to support Virtuoso’s in-region partner cruise lines to grow the high-value Australian and New Zealand cruise market.
Virtuoso Australia and New Zealand General Manager Fiona Dalton said she was delighted to welcome Ms Glading to the team.
“Now the recovery is in full swing, we continue to build our team by investing in talented and experienced resources to support Virtuoso’s partnerships within the region,” Ms Dalton said.
“Nikki will be integral to the future success of our members, our partners, Virtuoso and, most importantly, the Virtuoso high-value traveller.”
Virtuoso held its Virtuoso Travel Week luxury travel conference and event in Las Vegas in August.
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