Azamara beefs up local

AZAMARA has announced the recruitment of an expanded local sales team, a move the cruise line said would “provide more in-market support for travel partners within the region”.

The four-strong team was previously just one local representative, Regional Sales Manager Belle Osmic, who is now joined by Business Development Managers in New South Wales and Victoria respectively, Kristina Sambaher and Jessica Marsh.

Sambaher joins the company with more than 10 years of experience in the tourism sector, while Marsh brings with her 14 years’ experience in the industry, including a career as a travel consultant, followed by roles as a Business Development Manager for a few well-renowned brands across the Industry.

Also joining the brand is Natalie Bax, who previously worked with Royal Caribbean Group as its Trade Marketing Manager, and is now Azamara’s Business Development Coordinator.

“With this focused team, we believe we can build on the great affection for the Azamara crew and our special products and itineraries, as well as introduce new cruisers to our three special 700 passenger ships - the Azamara Quest, Azamara Journey and our latest addition, the Azamara Pursuit,” the cruise line said in a statement.

“Our new Business Development Managers are excited to get out on the road and meet our luxury travel partners, during this challenging time, and they are staying in contact with the trade through with online training sessions and webinars.”

To connect directly with the Azamara sales team, travel partners are encouraged to join the company’s dedicated Facebook group page HERE.