Neil Barclay has been promoted to head of sales by Viking River Cruises after less than a year with the company.
He joined Viking River Cruises UK last October as national sales manager with responsibility for developing trade relations.
In his new role, Barclay will manage a newly created trade call centre unit at the company’s London headquarters.
Barclay will also oversee all travel agency business including supporting existing trade partnerships and developing new business opportunities.
UK managing director Wendy Atkin-Smith said: “Neil has been responsible for successfully driving our trade business forward and giving river cruising a significantly higher profile among travel agents.
“Our trade sales have never been more buoyant and we are looking forward to continued growth as Neil builds on the strong foundations he has created with agents around the country.”