Cruise specialist Lia Malone joined TravelManagers last month in the newly created role of National Cruise Product Manager to shore up the company’s cruise expertise, work closely with partner suppliers and help grow individual cruise sales.
Ms Malone brings more than 10 years’ experience in the cruise industry, and TravelManagers Finance & Commercial Manager Tanyu Cilek said her appointment has been enthusiastically received by personal travel managers (PTMs), cruise companies and wholesalers.
“Lia has a wealth of experience within the cruise industry, most recently heading up the product team at Ecruising.travel, and we’re delighted to welcome her and excited to put her skills to great use,” Mr Cilek said.
TravelManagers is keen to build on its already strong cruise sales with Ms Malone expected to identify further opportunities for growth in customer reach and sales.
She will also focus on upgrading product training for PTMs to equip them with the necessary skills and product knowledge to expand their client demographics and grow sales.
“Prior to the pandemic, cruise sales were growing steadily, and we are already seeing a return to that upward trend,” Mr Cilek said.
“The cruise market represents a key component in the overall recovery of the travel sector, and Lia’s appointment as Cruise Product Manager will ensure our PTMs are well resourced to capitalise on its resurgence.”
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