Collette growth continues

Collett e is primed for a rapid post-COVID recovery in the Australian market, with an ever-expanding sales team complemented by strong inbound demand, close supplier relationships and a call centre which now boasts wait times for Aussie agents of under two minutes.

The company is now operating from new shared space offices in Sydney, with technology enabling the team to work remotely from anywhere across the country.

Last night Collette hosted some of its key industry partners at an event to inaugurate the location, introducing the team which now includes experienced cruise and travel industry sales expert Linda Seirsen as BDM for North NSW on her first day with the company.

Other recent additions include Melbourne-based Paula Harrigan who joins Collette’s Australiabased product team led by Roger Clulow, working with a range of domestic suppliers on the company’s expansive inbound program to Australia and NZ.

Head of Sales, David Farrar, quipped that “we’re delighted that the only reference to contagious now is the energy in the company to deliver superb tours to guests and excellent training and support for our partners”.

“There are thousands of guaranteed tours and departures with dates through to May 2024,” Farrar enthused, also confirming the addition of new payment options with TravelPay and Mint.

“Collette’s pricing includes a 24-hour ‘cancel for any reason’ waiver, meaning agents can book their clients in complete confidence,” Farrar said.

Some of the local team are pictured at last night’s launch, from left: Paula Harrigan, Roger Clulow, Amanda McCann-Wilson, James Hewlett, Jessica Banovic, Jacquie Roberts, Sheree Hugen, Linda Seirsen, Marianne Santos, David Farrar, Danielle McCrea, Kjirsten Trundle, Smantha Tamba, Nicole Silburn and Darren Sinclair.