'A Tremendous Ambassador:' TravelBrands’ Farole Kikkert to Retire After 25+ Years in Travel

Natasha Lair
by Natasha Lair
Last updated: 2:05 PM ET, Mon September 8, 2025

After more than two decades of service to the Canadian travel industry, Farole Kikkert, Business Development Manager for Alberta and Saskatchewan at TravelBrands, will retire on October 31, 2025.

Farole Kikkert

Farole Kikkert (Photo Credit: TravelBrands)



Kikkert’s career has spanned over 25 years, during which she built lasting relationships with partners and clients while working across air consolidation, cruise, tour operations, and retail. 

She first joined TravelBrands during the Fun Sun Vacations era, spending nine years in the same role supporting the Alberta market.

In February 2024, she returned to the company.

“We are deeply grateful for everything Farole has contributed throughout her career,” said Bruce Lidberg, senior director of Sales, TravelBrands. 

“She has been a tremendous ambassador for TravelBrands, and we extend our heartfelt best wishes as she embarks on this exciting next chapter of her life.”

TravelBrands has begun the search for her successor to continue supporting advisors and partners in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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