Michelle Palma, Vice President of North America Sales for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, has announced the appointments of Ernie Balint to Strategic Account Manager for Eastern Canada, and Peter Nowicki for Western Canada.
Balint and Nowicki will be responsible for maximizing sales growth and revenue potential with Canada's travel agencies and advisors by building on Uniworld's existing partnerships and developing new opportunities.
"After an incredible start to bookings this year for 2022 and onward, the Strategic Account Manager roles will serve to continue driving brand awareness to the Canadian travel industry and public, while working closely with our agency partners in rebuilding their luxury river cruise business," Palma said.
Based in Toronto, Balint has worked in the travel industry for 10+ years, previously serving in management roles at travel and tourism company Collette Vacations, and as a Business Development Manager and Regional Manager at tour operator G Adventures.
Based in Vancouver, Nowicki comes from a strong sales background working in the travel and cruise space for over 20 years. He spent nearly a decade at Crystal Cruises, where he was named 'Salesperson of the Year' multiple years in a row and served as the Western Canada Sales Manager.
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